Aftermarket Bulbs Not Recommended
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Aftermarket Bulbs Not Recommended
According to a review of aftermarket headlight bulbs by Consumer Reports:
How Consumer Reports test headlights video: Consumer Reports Video Hub - Cars - Other Cars - Headlights
"Our tests showed that while they do yield whiter-looking light, premium aftermarket halogen bulbs don’t offer a consistent performance advantage over original equipment bulbs, and they can perform worse. Much of a headlight’s distribution of light is dictated by its reflector and lens, factors that remain unaffected by changing the bulb. And the combination of higher cost and some manufacturer specifications of a shorter life span than standard replacement bulbs add up to increased costs."
Link to Consumer Reports forum thread about aftermarket bulbs: Maintenance & repairHow Consumer Reports test headlights video: Consumer Reports Video Hub - Cars - Other Cars - Headlights
Last edited by fit.sport; Jan 30, 2011 at 08:15 PM.
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