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squelchy · Nov 2nd, 2010, 15:24

The day running lights cost you money, Its not about bulb failure, (although that is another valid topic), its about the diesel, or petrol that is used to run the alternator to charge the battery to supply the 150 watts of power that is wasted during daylight hours.
"Its not much" I hear the skeptics repeat.

“It’s free because the engine is turning anyway"
One will hear from those who don’t know better.

Well Its only free if you are going down a hill with your foot off and your miser meter reading 99.9 mpg, and even that is debatable.

Take 150 watts of power and multiply it my 10, 000 Volvo's and you will soon see, that it is a waste, for the person who pays for the fuel, and in times of awareness of global warming, it is also adding to unnecessary pollution. Most Drivers will tell you that when they have a switch that says "Off" it should mean off.
Viva the freedom of choice.

Nov 2nd, 2010, 15:24	#5
squelchy New Member Last Online: Aug 28th, 2014 15:52 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Christchurch	Turning of the Day running lights The day running lights cost you money, Its not about bulb failure, (although that is another valid topic), its about the diesel, or petrol that is used to run the alternator to charge the battery to supply the 150 watts of power that is wasted during daylight hours. "Its not much" I hear the skeptics repeat. “It’s free because the engine is turning anyway" One will hear from those who don’t know better. Well Its only free if you are going down a hill with your foot off and your miser meter reading 99.9 mpg, and even that is debatable. Take 150 watts of power and multiply it my 10, 000 Volvo's and you will soon see, that it is a waste, for the person who pays for the fuel, and in times of awareness of global warming, it is also adding to unnecessary pollution. Most Drivers will tell you that when they have a switch that says "Off" it should mean off. Viva the freedom of choice.