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DRL reliability

Discussion in 'Gen 5 Prius Main Forum' started by CooCooCaChoo, Jan 23, 2024.

  1. CooCooCaChoo

    CooCooCaChoo Senior Member

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    Anybody run their DRLs all the time? Thoughts on reliability?

    On my 2017 Two Eco, I didn't like how the DRLs were just the main headlights but just dimmer so I never ran with them. With my 23 LE, I like how its the claw LEDs above the headlight so I'd love to run DRLs all the time. Just worried about their reliability and longevity.
     
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  2. HacksawMark

    HacksawMark Active Member

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    Theoretically, the LEDs should last a lot longer than traditional halogen/filament bulbs. Short of an accident, they will probably last the life of the car. I run mine all the time too.
     
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    I run my lows 100% of the time, and I always have, on every car I've owned and I've only had to change traditional bulbs once after about 5 years of driving 16k kms a year. I'm sure the LEDs being so much more efficient and long lasting than traditional bulbs, are unlikely to ever die or be worth worrying about.
     
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