Torque Shop: Modifying headlights to see better

It is not recommended to replace halogen or xenon headlights with LED bulbs. PHOTO: NEWSPRESS
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To improve lighting, especially for night driving in Malaysia, can the halogen or xenon headlight bulbs be replaced with aftermarket LED ones?

Although seemingly simple and straightforward, retrofitting with non-standard bulbs is not recommended.

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