Which Headlight Bulbs Should I Use In My Vehicle?

There's a lot of choices when it comes to automotive headlights. Fortunately, we've helped make the decision a little easier when it comes to purchasing new headlight bulbs. Sylvania Automotive makes a few different headlights that will fit your vehicle. Here’s a look at the different models to help you determine which ones you might want when you need a replacement.

0:00 Welcome Back
0:25 Sylvania Basic
0:40 Sylvania Xtra Vision
0:54 Silver Star
1:13 Silver Star Ultra
1:32 zXe Bulbs

On our channel we cover several different topics:
Auto Product Descriptions
DIY Auto Repair
Do It Yourself Car Maintenance
Car Repair How-Tos by Year, Make and Model

O’Reilly Auto Parts is a retailer that provides automotive aftermarket parts, tools, supplies, equipment and accessories in the United States and Mexico for both professionals and do-it-yourself customers. We’ve grown from a single store in 1957 to our current size of well over 5,000 locations (and growing), and our channel offers reliable automotive information that is concise and easy to understand.

#OReillyPowered #CarRepair
#TeamOReilly #CarMaintenance

O’Reilly Auto Parts, headquartered in Springfield, Missouri, has been a household name for aftermarket replacement parts, repair tools, interior accessories, and even professional-grade shop equipment since its founding in 1957. Since then we’ve only grown, and now have over 5000 stores throughout the United States and Mexico–all dedicated to servicing the do-it-yourself and professional customer. The O’Reilly Auto Parts YouTube channel provides another way for us to serve our customers by offering reliable automotive repair and product selection information in a way that is easy to understand, no matter the user’s skill level. Let us help you repair your car with helpful tips and step-by-step instructions to get the job done right.

[klebeau]

So im the only one that thinks showing the bulbs...ON....would answer pretty much every question I have? Kool

[tonyynewyork]

U should mentioned the lifespan for each

[odysseusbaltazar]

One of my factory headlights went out on my ‘14 Honda Accord. So I bought Sylvania Silverstar Ultra (H11). They are nice and clear; HOWEVER, they dim over time and only last about 4-6months before they burn out. It states it on their packaging. With these lights, the brighter the bulb the shorter the life. I’ve replaced them four times, and only because they kept burning and I needed a quick fix. I’m now going with something else.

[taylortyler]

I've bought the ZXE, and even with my prescription glasses, I could barely tell the difference

[joshuamoore_]

I bought Sylvania white blue halogen headlights for a 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais and they improved range and visibility drastically. I wish they make the replacement bulbs like that for the newer plastic lens vehicles. P.S. The paint on the ends of the bulbs was blue not black in the head lamps for the 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais.

[frederickflores]

You've got it wrong on the zxe, sure they look the best but they also perform the best of all shown. I'm not reading from the website. I've had these bulbs in everything from small sedans to all the way up to suburbans, I also work midnights and take rural/unlit roads every night. If you want the best without blinding other drivers they're the best for the price. And if you're blinding other drivers, always make sure lights are properly adjusted every time you change a bulb

[vladrod]

I remember i bought one of the extra vision, and it was almost the exact same brightness as the oem. And for $60 a pair?? No thanks.

[TySchmidt]

Basically if you're just looking for working headlights, get the light blue box "basic" ones. If you want ones that are brighter but don't last as long (rated for 375 hours) get the purple box xtravision ones.

Those are your two options. Don't get the silverstar or silverstar ultra ones, their life expectancy (on the back of the package) is less than 200 hours. They're not worth the money.

[geonerd]

This is nothing more than marketing fluff. Actual specifications would be nice - color temperature, lifetime, brightness, etc. Why does Sylvania not provide this basic information? :(

[kpkaus]

Once upon a time, it used to be so easy to change or upgrade headlight bulbs. You just take the original bulb to your nearest auto parts dealer and get the new bulb. With new technologies, this simple task has become overwhelming.

In my 2017 Toyota Camry Atara SL (Australian Model), it has low beam headlight has an H11 Halogen bulb with projector housing and high beam headlight has an HB3 Halogen bulb with reflector housing. I am not sure why Toyota didn't have both as either reflector or projector housing. It also has parking light bulbs in wedge base housing.

I simply want to replace the bulbs with a bit more brightness and whiter. I am so confused, I don't know which bulb to buy? I very much appreciate your help.

[George-mklp]

I'm going to buy Sylverstar tomorrow for my camry 2006

[pacnasgame]

The zxe cost more but won't shine as far as the silver star ultra? Now there is the gold high end white

[jamis]

How does this video not have more likes???

[SunDevilDave]

Insane markup price on these after basic bulb. Tell me HOW MUCH BRIGHTER

[gabrielrubio]

Best explanation ever on the difference between the stupid marketing names for these bulbs.

[sergeant_salty]

i do a lot of night driving, bought the Silverstar 9003s, and the first one burned out in a year. great lights but if annual headlight changes aren't your thing i'd just get basic bulbs

[jad]

I want to drive around with my headlights on all the time (for safety), but I would like a long lasting bulb.

[wanderbread]

Which one is the best for my grandmother? She has trouble seeing driving at night.

[franciscomorales]

between Sylvania ULTRA and the ZXE which one is best??? i alradea have ULTRA but now i see exist ZXE so i ask if will be better light or like the same??

[hotrodray]

After multiple Silver Star ULTRA failures at about a year, guessing 400 hours ($ 45) I switched to Philips Night Guide 130% rated bulbs. Havent had a burnout yet.
I did test some $$ LEDs that are whiter, brighter, but blow light everywhere. Poor focus. Replaced with Philips.