Lights
One indicator or blinker is flashing faster than the other
When you indicate one
way and the blinker flashes quicker than when you indicate the other way, it
means one of the bulbs has blown. An auto parts store will be able to tell you
what sort of bulb you need to replace it with and your manual should show you
how to get at the indicator bulbs - they're different on every car.
Don't touch the glass when changing headlight bulbs
Most headlight bulbs now
are filled with halogen and have special coatings on the outside of the glass. If
you pick the bulb up by the glass with your fingers, you will leave trace
amounts of oil and grease on the glass. When the bulb is used, that area of the
glass will get hotter than the rest and it will eventually cause the bulb to
crack. When changing headlight bulbs, only hold the metal bulb holder at the
base, or make sure you're wearing rubber surgical / mechanic's gloves (clean
ones) if you're touching the glass.
