How to Adjust, Align, and Aim Headlights and Fog Lights PERFECTLY

Aiming your headlamps or adjusting your headlamps so the beams are in the correct spot is important for visibility and so you do not blind other drivers. This video shows you how to properly align headlights so that you get the maximum lighting yet you wont blind other drivers. Using the headlight adjustment screws and a wall you I give you the correct beam distances that apply to almost every make and model!

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Due to factors beyond the control of ChrisFix, I cannot guarantee against improper use or unauthorized modifications of this information. ChrisFix assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Use this information at your own risk. ChrisFix recommends safe practices when working on vehicles and or with tools seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of ChrisFix, no information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or from the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not ChrisFix.

[rdJAR]

Am a mechanic and was nice to hear and see different ways to do things and pick up some additional tips to raise my game. Very good video sir. I never turn down a chance to learn and pick up extra tips to aid in more of a smooth repair. Honing skills.

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dodge ram owners watching this to align their headlights to driver's eye level

[Garacha]

before adjustments, It would seem a good idea to inflate all 4 tires to correct air pressure, too

[fedupinl.a.]

Back in the day I asked a mechanic why they had thick lines painted on their wall, it was for this very reason. They adjusted a lot of headlights. I use this method on my garage door. Good video. It's one of those many things most people never think about, but should.

[oliver_klozoff]

I thought the purpose of fog lights was to be aimed directly at the face of oncoming traffic. At least that's what people do nowadays. Really good job on this video, 8 years later and I still refer back to it whenever I need to adjust because it's one of the easiest to follow. And I absolutely love the results

[DeadalusG]

Chris: Hey its ChrisFix here and today blabla


Random dude watching him in the middle of the night at some mall parking lot: wtf is this guy doing

[chensenhan]

"chrisfix here, I'm gonna show you how easy it is to rebuild a transmission with only households tools"

[..]

I used this system to adjust my new headlights on a Toyota
Tacoma, it is easy to follow his instructions and is flawless; did a great job
in just a few minutes, spent more time measuring and setting up than it took to
adjust a perfect set of headlamps. Thanks for your fantastic how to video.

[stephenfewson]

Soo....the wife says to me yesterday, "Who do I take my headlights too, to get adjusted!?"
Me..."I'll take care of Mrs"
timing Chris!!...lol

[THOMMGB]

Chris,

Thanks so much for shooting this video.

I followed your instructions and successfully adjusted my 1991 Nissan Pathfinder headlights. You really saved me some money. Here in Southern California, one garage wanted $35.00 and another garage told me $50.00 to adjust them. Pretty pricey for what's involved.

Thanks again, Tom

[heyeighteen]

I’m a travel nurse. I’ve had to learn to be resourceful and self reliant on my own. Coming across your video was a god send! I’ll be fixing my headlights tonight!!! THANK YOU!!!!

[jesus-nnqk]

i’ve been driving around in my VW with my lights pointed all the way down i couldn’t see anything at night but thanks to chris fix i just adjusted them and my lights are amazing

[thinkfloyd]

My tip is to just lay a two by four, 25 feet (plus the distance from grill to front of tire) away from the wall, and measured to be perpendicular. Then simply roll your vehicle up to the 2x4. You'll be able to tell if you're parallel if both tires approach the board equally.

[glenharper]

I'll bet about 60% of the peoples head lights are out of adjustment.

[sergeant_salty]

Chris i hope you're too busy livin life to see this but this absolutely the best general headlight adjustment video on YouTube and i've used it several times and i can't thank you enough for what you do for car owners around the world👍🏻 God bless

[sniperlif]

One thing to note is that outboard side headlight is actually meant to be slightly higher and/or focused to the outside of the road. It is meant to light up the side of the road without blinding people. The inboard side light is meant to light up both sides of the road without blinding people.
Only caveat, you don't have old style headlights, some cars are completely level from factory, when using LED or HID.

[lukebailey]

Most people: gets lift kit and bigger tires
Also most people : refuse to adjust headlights

[sangoir]

Thanks for another essential video. We actually got our 1977 VW van headlights to quit looking for owls in the trees alongside the road! Being level and measuring the right distance is so important.

[artifexmusic]

"You dont want to blind other people."
i bet you 50 quantrillion dollars that ive been blinded by every single SUV and a truck EVERE EVRE EVER made

[skeletorrc]

Very great job! Something I learned decades ago. Adjusting your headlights correctly is really helpful too not only you as a driver but oncoming traffic. You couldn't had made it easier. Correct Tire Psi, full or half tank of fuel, and what you carry on daily basis in your vehicle. I could go on and on. But the basics of what was shown here is as easy as it gets. Just wish every other driver out there would take the time too do this very simple process. Good job! And thank you for making this video. I hope it helped others.