H4 bulb longevity

[Ameer Antar]

any high wattage bulbs will have a shorter life. The standard 60/55w bulbs 
carry a warranty by hella, but they don't have anything for the high 
wattage bulbs such as yours. But I've also found that some bulbs, even the 
standard wattage bulbs, can burn out quicker than others. It might be 
partly design or handling. Clean the bulbs right out of the box w/ 
denatured alcohol or anything w/ zero residue [vcr head cleaner is usually 
the same thing]. And if your concerned about having to buy bulbs all the 
time, buy the standard Hella bulbs. Susquehanna Motorsports has these for 
reasonable prices. And it would be a good idea to have an extra set around 
just in case. They don't have to be good ones, but just something to put in 
there so you can see till you get the bulb you want. good luck.



At 12:24 PM 9/16/00, you wrote:
>My 4kq came w/Euro lights and 100/80W H4 bulbs, courtesy of the PO.
>About 6 months ago both bulbs burned out within a few days of each
>other, and I replaced each one in turn. Now a bulb has gone out again.
>Par for the course, or did I get a bad one? Thanks.
>
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