Headlight bulb replacement recommendations

[Jeffksf B]

I've noticed that my headlights seem not quite as bright as our other car (2008 Honda Odyssey) so it got me to thinking as far as I know the bulbs are original. What have others found to be a good replacement bulb? I haven't replaced a headlight bulb in very long time so I don't really know anything about these newer replacements.

Thanks, Jeff

 

[Vic Sorlie]

Not to be flip, but are your lens covers in good shape? The plastic deteriorates, as we've all seen. As far as bulbs go, I had good experience with Sylvania upgrade bulbs - I think I paid about $30 for a pair at O'Reilly.

 

[Ricardo Aguirre]

I have the Xenium, they are a little pricy (not the anoying blue) but you shure can tell the difference now I need to upgrade my fog lights.

 

[swshawaii]

Hard for me to compare because I've only had the stock ST lamps. Replaced them with Silverstar Ultras and 3 years later they're still great. :supercool:

 

[Jeffksf B]

Yeah my headlights look brand new, I wax the truck regularly and the headlights get it to.

 

[Bob Floyd]

I am a strong second for the Sylvania silver star ultras.. they are great have had them in my last 3 vehicles... only problem is if you have a lifted Sport Trac lots of people wont like you... but thats there problem..:driving:

 

[TrainTrac]

I had the SS bulbs, then upgraded to the SS-Ultras when they came out. The Ultras lasted about three years, and I replaced them with the SilverStar zXe bulbs last year. They're a little brighter & whiter than the Ultras.

 

[gyates]

I am also using the Silver Star Ultras. I also upgraded my fogs to Silver Star bulbs. Very good combo!! Even my wife immediately recognized the difference, and now I have done the same combo on her Explorer. But to be honest I have always thought the headlights on the Sport Trac are not too good. Our Explorer had much better light even when it still had standard halogens.

 

[Jeffksf B]

What is the foglight bulb number? Maybe upgrade them as well.

Thanks everyone.

 

[swshawaii]

 

[gyates]

Link to Sylvania web site: http://www.sylvania.com/en-us/applications/automotive-lighting-systems/Pages/lrgmain.aspx

 

[Rodger Tellefson]

I have the Silver Star zXe's too, and like them.

 

[Bryan Tobey]

I believe Sylvania is running a rebate on their bulbs until the end of November....

 

[Jeffksf B]

I got Silverstars to install tonight, doing both the headlights and foglights. I'll let you know how they turn out later.

 

[Johnny O]

Halogens will get a little bit dimmer as they age. I second Silverstars or Silverstar Ultras. I like the Silverstar turn signals too. They look blue but light up amber.



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[Jeffksf B]

Very happy with the upgraded lighting, much improved! I don't need to drive with my fog lights on anymore. No real blueness to them just brighter.

Curious to see how long they last, some reviews stated anywhere from 6 months to 3 years.

Seeing how my truck most likely had the orginal bulbs in them from 2001 I'm kinda hoping I don't have to replace them before the truck is gone....

 

[Patrick Wallach]

I've had my Ultras in for about 2 and a half years know and I used to do mostly night driving on backroads so the Hi beams go on and off a good bit. Hopefully you'll see the same longevity as me.