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papaglide Veteran Author Florida Posts:272 Points:26,115 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Dec 18, 2010 8:12:08 AM Ignore papaglide Report Abuse I don't check mine as often as I should.

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Message Posted: Dec 18, 2010 8:12:08 AM

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I don't check mine as often as I should.

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2012ny Sophomore Author New Jersey Posts:184 Points:78,470 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Jun 17, 2012 8:31:15 AM Ignore 2012ny Report Abuse all
Bridge2012 All-Star Author Kansas Posts:913 Points:271,290 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: May 17, 2012 7:22:36 AM Ignore Bridge2012 Report Abuse once a month, Or if I see the reflection in a window.
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ultimate Champion Author New Jersey Posts:4,783 Points:1,335,670 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: May 17, 2012 6:59:15 AM Ignore ultimate Report Abuse not often enough
jimmy544 Champion Author Boston Posts:4,133 Points:655,805 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: May 17, 2012 6:52:14 AM Ignore jimmy544 Report Abuse Every 6 months or so but not often enough.
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10261970 All-Star Author Sacramento Posts:977 Points:265,145 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: May 14, 2012 10:08:06 AM Ignore 10261970 Report Abuse About once a week.
RacerGene Champion Author Alabama Posts:1,703 Points:366,225 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: May 14, 2012 6:37:40 AM Ignore RacerGene Report Abuse I don't check mine as often as I should
KentuckyWildcat Champion Author Maryland Posts:9,222 Points:2,197,305 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: May 14, 2012 6:36:32 AM Ignore KentuckyWildcat Report Abuse oil change time
Millers37 Champion Author Michigan Posts:36,131 Points:662,750 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: May 14, 2012 6:27:29 AM Ignore Millers37 Report Abuse Twice a week
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russells350 Champion Author Montreal Posts:2,896 Points:608,245 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Apr 15, 2012 12:00:34 PM Ignore russells350 Report Abuse never
BartandLisa Champion Author Newfoundland Posts:2,160 Points:422,325 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Apr 14, 2012 7:51:00 PM Ignore BartandLisa Report Abuse Whenever their reflection can be seen at night
kellyoneal Champion Author Louisville Posts:2,430 Points:707,740 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Apr 14, 2012 9:36:08 AM Ignore kellyoneal Report Abuse only when the signal starts blinking fast
CaptDave2012 All-Star Author Arkansas Posts:695 Points:24,735 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Apr 14, 2012 4:35:41 AM Ignore CaptDave2012 Report Abuse Being anal, I usually check my vehicle like a pilot does a pre-flight on his aircraft. I do a walk-around and check just about everything I can. If I count four wheels I am good to go!
mileena202 Champion Author Oakland Posts:2,588 Points:524,760 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Apr 14, 2012 3:26:35 AM Ignore mileena202 Report Abuse at least weekly.
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randdtso Champion Author Ontario Posts:2,045 Points:262,715 Joined:Nov 2006	Message Posted: Apr 13, 2012 7:23:22 AM Ignore randdtso Report Abuse Once in a while
Millers37 Champion Author Michigan Posts:36,131 Points:662,750 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Apr 13, 2012 6:41:05 AM Ignore Millers37 Report Abuse About twice a week
RNF Champion Author Indiana Posts:7,114 Points:2,876,870 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Apr 13, 2012 6:12:21 AM Ignore RNF Report Abuse Often
10261970 All-Star Author Sacramento Posts:977 Points:265,145 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Apr 13, 2012 5:45:07 AM Ignore 10261970 Report Abuse About once every three months.
bustermoves Champion Author Fort Worth Posts:3,470 Points:690,625 Joined:Apr 2010	Message Posted: Apr 13, 2012 5:33:22 AM Ignore bustermoves Report Abuse most mornings when i back into my spot at work by the wall
Gazas Champion Author Oakland Posts:2,267 Points:449,825 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Apr 13, 2012 4:23:13 AM Ignore Gazas Report Abuse Not very often.
icmsoy1 Champion Author Illinois Posts:1,553 Points:312,250 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Mar 1, 2012 8:47:18 PM Ignore icmsoy1 Report Abuse Every month. A dark garage is a great place to check them
RacerGene Champion Author Alabama Posts:1,703 Points:366,225 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Mar 1, 2012 10:38:06 AM Ignore RacerGene Report Abuse Not as often as I should
hornet17 Champion Author Vancouver Posts:1,323 Points:440,865 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Mar 1, 2012 10:36:20 AM Ignore hornet17 Report Abuse I keep trying to check them, but every time I get to the back of the car, they are out already =) [Edited by: hornet17 at 3/1/2012 10:37:09 AM EST]
Vin63 Champion Author San Bernardino Posts:1,850 Points:457,195 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Mar 1, 2012 10:16:38 AM Ignore Vin63 Report Abuse Every day since I leave when its dark out and I can see if my lights are working or not.
ratboy1968 Champion Author Montreal Posts:2,627 Points:551,725 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Feb 29, 2012 12:04:42 PM Ignore ratboy1968 Report Abuse i check when there's an oil change
INDY51 Champion Author North Carolina Posts:4,910 Points:961,480 Joined:Jun 2009	Message Posted: Feb 29, 2012 10:07:15 AM Ignore INDY51 Report Abuse OFTEN.
dontuknowOH Champion Author Ohio Posts:2,100 Points:36,605 Joined:Aug 2009	Message Posted: Feb 29, 2012 9:58:51 AM Ignore dontuknowOH Report Abuse On a weekly basis.There are always kids around that could help,with this,or large store windows,for reflection.
kellyoneal Champion Author Louisville Posts:2,430 Points:707,740 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Feb 29, 2012 9:21:58 AM Ignore kellyoneal Report Abuse not as often as I should
blitzburgh58 Champion Author Toledo Posts:4,410 Points:592,125 Joined:Nov 2010	Message Posted: Feb 16, 2012 4:34:37 PM Ignore blitzburgh58 Report Abuse Every month or so..no problems yet on this one.
wizzo Champion Author Detroit Posts:3,495 Points:625,895 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Feb 16, 2012 6:43:50 AM Ignore wizzo Report Abuse not very often
KentuckyWildcat Champion Author Maryland Posts:9,222 Points:2,197,305 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Sep 21, 2011 7:30:18 AM Ignore KentuckyWildcat Report Abuse Not often
falgal Rookie Author Houston Posts:86 Points:42,235 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Sep 21, 2011 1:03:34 AM Ignore falgal Report Abuse Every other month
yodudebc Champion Author Vancouver Posts:5,616 Points:546,750 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Sep 20, 2011 11:54:29 PM Ignore yodudebc Report Abuse Lights burned out pretty regularly on my old Tercel. I used to back up to a store window and check out the reflection in my rearview mirror.
Titanic1985 Champion Author South Carolina Posts:6,293 Points:361,095 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2011 2:54:50 PM Ignore Titanic1985 Report Abuse Weekly. If burned out, I replace within a day or two. Headlights get immediate attention.
PapaHomer Champion Author St. Louis Posts:2,260 Points:536,690 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Jul 5, 2011 9:19:08 PM Ignore PapaHomer Report Abuse At least once a year. I usually just do it in my garage where I can see the lights against the door or wall. It is amazing to see the relatively new cars that have lights out.
Vitobug Champion Author El Paso Posts:1,955 Points:642,935 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jul 5, 2011 8:58:42 PM Ignore Vitobug Report Abuse once every month
Bushmaster Champion Author Ontario Posts:3,430 Points:955,745 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Jul 5, 2011 7:49:59 PM Ignore Bushmaster Report Abuse about once a week when i check all the fluids and my tires
ajkayakers Champion Author Akron Posts:1,801 Points:353,575 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Jul 5, 2011 1:49:23 PM Ignore ajkayakers Report Abuse only when pulling a trailer and that is to check the trailer lights. I am able to see the truck lights at this time though.
rick_evans Champion Author Boston Posts:3,737 Points:1,036,595 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Jul 5, 2011 1:04:32 PM Ignore rick_evans Report Abuse I usually check when there is a specular surface such as a store window to my rear.
kathomps71 Sophomore Author Arkansas Posts:115 Points:31,475 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Jul 5, 2011 12:09:50 PM Ignore kathomps71 Report Abuse hardly ever
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VetteBlue Champion Author San Jose Posts:8,023 Points:1,612,720 Joined:Jan 2007	Message Posted: Jul 5, 2011 11:26:53 AM Ignore VetteBlue Report Abuse Not very often.
mito09 Champion Author Tucson Posts:3,471 Points:718,010 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2011 3:02:43 PM Ignore mito09 Report Abuse Yikes!! Can't say I've done it for several years.