Hobie Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 Silverstars are only rated to just over 200 hours. Standard H7's go for around 500 hours and long life up to 900 hours. HID's, however, much longer than long life halogens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ti-Rex Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 I put Silverstars in October. I had to replace them (they both went within a week) only 3 months later. I went with regular GE's thinking they would last longer. They only lasted 2 months (again, they both went within a few days). I replaced them with Silverstars and last week, driver's went bye bye again. This is absolutely crazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M3 Adjuster Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 I'm glad I found this thread, and the title made me laugh out loud! Our car is a 2005 and the left side went at 21K and the right side at 23K miles. Each under warranty. I've just discovered that the left side has gone again and the car is at 61K miles, so I guess I've gotten more life than most but this is rather ridiculous. I've also replaced an interior map light (did both for good measure) and the taillight bulbs as well (again, did both at the same time). Due to all the posts, I think I will return the Silverstars I had purchased and planned to install tomorrow and will go with a different manufacturer.... or at least one that's not as expensive.. .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViscousSquirrel Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 evrey 3-6 months I lose the passenger then a few days later I lose the Drivers side. Silver Stars, Walmart garbage, it makes no difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PeteAWD Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 I replaced my OEM's a while back with the Sylvania SilverStar's, not the blinding Ultra's which I hate. They burn out in 90-180 days. I called Sylvania CS to complain, and they said that is the life expectancy of the bulb (sucks) due tho its temperature. In any event, they did oblige and send me another set for FREE. What I do now is just keep taking the bad buld back to Pep's, see how long that lasts. In any event, I'm told once the factory seals surounding any bulb chamber on these vehicles is comprimised, they are just destined to burn out faster (due to handling, moisture and temperature). Utilizing the OEM standard bulbs will provide better life. My dome kept going out, I had to keep adjusting the prongs, I don't know, anyone? it seems to be okay now, however if the bulb is slighly mis-seated no go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViscousSquirrel Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 My dome kept going out, I had to keep adjusting the prongs, I don't know, anyone? it seems to be okay now, however if the bulb is slighly mis-seated no go. That's funny, both my dome lights went out as well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanB Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 I've only had the car for a few months now, but I have had the passenger side low beam burn out on me already. Disabled the DRL's and upgraded the low and high beam's, hopefully I won't have further issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merc6 Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 I been dragging my feet on the HID's but I killed 3 bulbs since I last posted. The domes are leds so they shouldn't go anywhere soon. 2005 Satin White Pearl Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT Unlimited 5EAT (Project Car) 2019 Agate Black Ford Explorer XLT 4WD (DD) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gfxdave99 Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Had another go out, ive been on track for one going out every few months since i got the car If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough. - Mario Andretti Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
us3r123 Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 I have been replacing by headlights about every 6 months, but last weekend both of my low beams went out and when I replaced them, the low beams still didn't work. Any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merc6 Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 checked fuses? 2005 Satin White Pearl Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT Unlimited 5EAT (Project Car) 2019 Agate Black Ford Explorer XLT 4WD (DD) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ingram622 Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 It is pretty sad as this is the only car that I ever owned where I keep two spare headlight bulbs in the glove box!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuryakin Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 It is NOT the DRL system!! Given that lifetime of an incandescent bulb at DRL drive levels is measured in years of CONTINUOUS operation, clearly this isn't it. Besides, I've disabled mine, and I'm still losing bulbs at about a pair every 18 months. Best I can tell, the H7, although a VERY efficient bulb, does so at the expense of lifetime. Add to that, Subarus are notorious for reaiming radiated heat back at the bulbs (also a problem with the H1 bulbs on the previous generation Subaru Legacies), and it just means we're in for frequent bulb replacements. Silverstars seem to last the longest for me. I've not found any H7LL bulbs, but if I do, I'll post that! Â I've only had the car for a few months now, but I have had the passenger side low beam burn out on me already. Disabled the DRL's and upgraded the low and high beam's, hopefully I won't have further issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillboy Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 Installed a pair of the 65 watt Osrams talked about in the thread on Daniel Stern Lighting. Check back here in about a year for the results. Also got a set of the Toshiba HIRs to replace the high beams (haven't put them in yet). A little over $100 in bulbs through ebay. One of these burned out a couple days ago. Lasted 2 years, 7 months and 19,159 miles. Just got another pair in the mail today from Candlepower Inc. Hope they last as long. They are having a sale...$47.xx including shipping. And yes, I still have my DRLs working. It is still ugly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSiWRX Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 ^ Nice! Thanks for that update! <-- I love Winky, my "periwinkle" (ABP) LGT! - Allen / Usual Suspect "DumboRAT" / One of the Three Stooges '16 Outback, '16 WRX, 7th Subaru Family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schwinn Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 FWIW: original, stock bulbs, DRL disabled. Have had the car since November 2005, bulbs still running fine... 55k miles, if that matters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesuby Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 My passenger side went out the other day (almost 5 years/67,000 miles/DRL never disabled). I replaced it with a Sylvania Silverstar Ultra and was going to do the drivers side to balance the light output, when I noticed there's not really much difference, if any. I know the bulb companies like to recommend replacing both, but they also like selling bulbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merc6 Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 LOL I buy 2 cause it will replace the other one that burns out 6 months later. 2005 Satin White Pearl Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT Unlimited 5EAT (Project Car) 2019 Agate Black Ford Explorer XLT 4WD (DD) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BENCOB Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 Passenger side low beam went out the other morning. This is 2nd time on that side since Dec 05. Vehicle is approaching 70k miles. Already changed out driver side once, bought xenon bulbs on ebay this time. I will see how they work out compared to the oem bulbs bought previously at Subaru service...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodyItaliano Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 remember i when i had my gt, it had this same problem until i went to HID lights. Â the only thing i've come up with is that the design of the H7 bulbs are bad. the capsule is way too small for the size of the filament, thus creating too much heat and burning the filament up quickly. kind of the same with H3 bulbs. also, the size of the projector housing may have some to do with the H7 bulbs burning out quickly. Â i've noticed a lot of cars, euros and asian alike, have this same problem with the H7 bulb. the only solution i have is to go to an HID set up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ingram622 Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 Well I have lost count!!! Had another one go out this weekend. I have been buying the two pack since they go out so frequently. I wonder if I can get a Whole Case discount for being a Legacy Owner. Soon the Grocery stores will have the H7 bulbs next to the gum as you check out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merc6 Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 there was some bulbs on ebay that had a 3/5 yr replacement warranty. Can't remember what they were but they lasted in my mazda 6. It was kinda like cliff with the led's, you email them and another set would be in the mail.I have HID's but no time to take the car apart like that nor the adaptor. 2005 Satin White Pearl Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT Unlimited 5EAT (Project Car) 2019 Agate Black Ford Explorer XLT 4WD (DD) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdogg16 Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 I think on my 9th or 10th set of bulbs. Replaced both bulbs in the fall and now the driver side is out, again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merc6 Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 Thanks for reminding me I need to bid on some more to place in the trunk for later. 2005 Satin White Pearl Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT Unlimited 5EAT (Project Car) 2019 Agate Black Ford Explorer XLT 4WD (DD) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
friviz68 Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 i disabled my day time driving lights last winter,and i just replaced one a few days ago,before that it seemed like i was replacing a light every month.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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