I don't recommend parts-store bulbs, especially the Sylvania "extra bright" bulbs, like the Silver Star Ultras. Silver Star Ultras are low-performing, over-hyped bulbs. Plus, Sylvania has pretty sloppy quality control. Next time at the parts store, look at the Sylvania headlamp bulbs and observe how many of them will have crooked, bent, twisted, or otherwise distorted filaments. Filaments should be completely straight, not crooked or distorted in anyway. Then, go to a Pep Boys, which doesn't sell Sylvania bulbs like most parts stores, and note that even the cheapest Philips bulbs have straight, non-distorted filaments. Philips takes QC a little more seriously than Sylvania.
Replacing the turn signals and headlamp bulbs as part of preventative maintenance is always a good idea, even if none of them are burned out. They lose intensity over time, and it's always worth being as visible as possible in traffic.
The best turn signal, brake light, and other small bulbs are Japanese. Not Sylvania or whatever you find in a parts store. Japanese, as in Koito and Stanley bulbs. Koito and Stanley bulbs are generally extremely high-quality and last extremely long while resisting blackening of the bulb glass. Parts store bulbs are generally sloppily made, don't put out as much light, and blacken quicker. Plus, you can find Koito and Stanley bulbs on Amazon for less than the parts store bulbs.
Replacing the turn signals and headlamp bulbs as part of preventative maintenance is always a good idea, even if none of them are burned out. They lose intensity over time, and it's always worth being as visible as possible in traffic.
The best turn signal, brake light, and other small bulbs are Japanese. Not Sylvania or whatever you find in a parts store. Japanese, as in Koito and Stanley bulbs. Koito and Stanley bulbs are generally extremely high-quality and last extremely long while resisting blackening of the bulb glass. Parts store bulbs are generally sloppily made, don't put out as much light, and blacken quicker. Plus, you can find Koito and Stanley bulbs on Amazon for less than the parts store bulbs.
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