Bulbs
FAQs to replace or modify Car Bulbs
If you need to replace or upgrade the bulbs in your car, be it lamps headlight, sidelight bulbs, indicator lights or even brake lights, find out exactly what type of bulbs you need and how to fit them properly can sometimes be a challenge. The easiest option is to take the car to the local main dealer and ask them to lights for you, but you certainly have to pay a hefty premium for parts and labor.
However, with the right knowledge and some simple tools you can easily do the job alone, and make considerable savings in the process. To help you understand what is required at time of purchase and lamp replacement vehicle this guide is designed to answer frequently asked questions.
How can I find the lamps of automobiles are fitted to my vehicle?
Initially you should see car owners manual, usually all lamps installed and their locations will be listed within it. Alternatively, there are now some very good search tools on the Internet, you enter your vehicle, make, model and year, and will show you that the bulbs you need. A point to note is that while it manual or online search tools are very accurate, occasionally the vehicle manufacturer will change the design, specification or parts supplier during production so inaccuracies may occur occasionally.
Should I replace my car bulbs in pairs?
If you're changing your headlight bulbs or sidelight bulbs then the answer is yes, and it makes sense for two reasons. Firstly, if a headlight bulb has blown the others will follow very shortly so if you change the two together you do not have to worry about the repetition of work for a while. The second reason is that as the headlight bulbs start at the end of its useful life of its performance begins to decrease, and so if you just changed a light bulb that you would with an imbalance of light that reduces the performance of your headlights and may prove distraction. When it comes to changing the bulbs another car as indicator lamps or brake lamps, it is common practice just to change the bulb failed.
Can I touch the glass when changing the bulbs in the car?
If you are replacing headlight bulbs or lamps sidelight filled with xenon gas or halogen, then you should not touch the glass, because the natural oils in your skin will leave a residue on the glass bulb, which creates a hotspot when the lamp is lit and can lead to premature failure of the lamps. To avoid this, it's a good idea to wear latex gloves when changing your headlight bulbs. For all other lamps as indicator lamps, number plate lamps or brake lamps, no matter if you touch the glass.
When purchasing replacement lamps, how can I know if they are of good quality?
Although the car lamps from different manufacturers can look identical, can differ considerably in terms of build quality, materials used and of the testing process that has been subjected. The lamps are better labeled as OEM and that means Original Equipment Manufacturer and this means they were built exactly the same standards as the lamps that were installed in his vehicle when he first left the factory. The other mark is to look at the testing standards mark E1. The code E1 indicates that the lamp has been tested in Germany, which is widely recognized within the automotive industry as superior.
When it comes to buying his replacement bulbs is a good idea to shop around between internet, large chain stores and small independent stores accessory. However, never buy on price alone alone, always look for OEM brands and E1 so you can be sure to buy a high quality product. lamps of the car working are something we all take for granted, but good quality bulbs cars are vital for road safety by helping you see and be seen more clearly, so always look for the best fit for their own safety and added piece of mind.
About the Author
Jo Alexander is an online, freelance journalist and keen windsurfer. Jo lives by the sea in Essex.
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