Recent content by STL

This might be double-dipping but here's the backstory on the new bulbs. A teen in a U-Haul last year took out one of the headlamps on my 04 Camry. So I installed a brand new set called "Eagle Eye" from Rock Auto. I was happy as a clam because night driving was so much easier after replacing...

Got the bulb pic with the carbon top from Amazon...

Yes, cramped space. Very difficult to get large hands in there. On one side there's a reservoir and the other side looks even tighter because the battery is very close by. Btw, I did already turn the lights on. What's the worse case ? A blowout ? In any case, I'll clean it with alcohol...

I like the alcohol idea. But it's such a cramped space. Was hoping the halogen bulb tips might be coated/somehow immune to dirt/oil transfer...

Accidentally bumped (several times lol) a new Philips 9006 headlamp bulb into a reservoir under the hood while trying to install the bulb. I know there's a big to do about keeping the glass portion of a bulb clean due to concern over heat buildup. I bumped the tip only and the tip seems to be...

Don't buy Westlake Tires. I purchased the Westlake RP18 tires after reading a positive on Consumer Reports. I drive very conservatively and the tires lasted just 9,000 miles. Tread is down to 4/32 on the 2 front tires. Complete waste of money. Westlake's Warranty Department does not reply to...