hey guys...

seems like i need to change my headlight bulbs (non-HID) every 12 months or so. same goes for one of the brake light bulbs (it rotates among them). i dont recall EVER having to change a bulb in any other car that i have ever owned.

how often do your bulbs need replacing? was wondering if i had some sort of electrical issue.

thx

 

Could be an electrical short...or be careful when you install the bulb to not touch it at all with your hands, that usually shorten's the life of the bulb.

 

Sounds like a voltage (over) problem.Just curious, what manufacturer lamp are you using?The reason I ask is that I used to use Sylvania headlamps but due to their unexpected short life span I won't touch any of their automotive lamps.

 

Are you talking about the Silverstars? Great bulbs I feel in terms of improvement over stock but they don't last long at all. They just came out with new Silverstar Ultra's that are "suppose to last 20% longer" then normal silverstars.

 

I won't use ANY of their products.I am a wholesale distributor for their products ( all BUT the automotive ) and even the company's sales rep won't use their product in his cars.I used their "cool blue" lamps before.....never again.

 

thanks for the replies, guys.

i AM using sylvania silverstars, in fact. i guess ill try a different brand in about 12 months when these replacement bulbs burn out!