Customer Reviews

Sylvania 9006ST/BP TWIN SilverStar High Performance Headlight Bulbs (Low-Beam), Pack of 2

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3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(4)

 

 

I fell for the hype and it was a mistake. Other reviewers will no doubt agree that these are short-lived bulbs and there is a reason for this. These bulbs are colored blue to *simulate* the HID look. Any color on the glass actually reduces output, so Sylvania uses an over-rated filament to get brighter light to compensate for the light absorbed by the coloring. Because federal laws are very specific about the output of headlights, Sylvania cannot use a filament that draws more current so the filament is burning overly hot and therefore has a shorter life. They same seems true for their uncolored X-Tra Vision bulbs. (Which may be the Silverstars without the color.) I tried those and they both burned out in less than a year, two weeks apart.

I too have switched to GE bulbs and hope their bulbs are more durable.

For several years I was having a problem with the Sylvania Silverstar bulbs burning out every 6 to 12 months. I loved the light so much that I tolerated it and replaced them with the same bulb.

I was using the practice of letting the Camry turn the lights on automatically with a turn of the ignition key. The process was (1) lights turn on (2) engine starts. I could see the lights flutter a little during the starting process.

I then experimented by manually turning on the lights AFTER the car was started. It has now been 2 years with NO BULB BURNOUTS. I believe turning the ignition with the lights already in auto on creates extra wear and tear resulting in more frequent burn-outs.

They're great while they last, but I've bought 5 in the past year (2 sets of low beam, 1 high beam), and won't be buying any more. I've switched to GE NightHawks instead.

These bulbs are great. Good light. They do not blind oncoming drivers like the cheap hid imitations. Just a great way to upgrade with an oem style bulb.

I use these bulbs in a 2006 Scion Tc. I wish I had read these reviews before I purchased these. I have seen no positive reviews on the life of this product, here, from users who have had these bulbs for more than a year. Sure they are great when you first put them in. I had mine for approximately 10 months and both went out within a month of each other. Since my wife had already purchased one replacement I will buy one more. I will take the suggestion and not have the lights turn on when the car starts as well.

Both bulbs burned out in exactly 12 months. The OEM bulbs lasted 8 years. Every car I have ever owned had bulbs lasting more than 12 months. I'd find another brand.

I installed 2 of these headlight light bulbs and both burned out in less than one year. One actually only lasted about 3 months. The other was 11 months.

I have had this on my car for about a week, having upgraded from the Sylvania XV. The truth is these bulbs are not brighter but definitely whiter. It gives you a clean crisp white light, this is enough reason to upgrade.I have read about premature failure of this bulb, I cannot comment on the life of the bulb, but I have taken all precautions necessary including using latex gloves while installing them.

I have had this on my car for about a week, having upgraded from the Sylvania XV. The truth is these bulbs are not brighter but definitely whiter. It gives you a clean crisp white light, this is enough reason to upgrade.I have read about premature failure of this bulb, I cannot comment on the life of the bulb, but I have taken all precautions necessary including using latex gloves while installing them.

The lights work great. I notice a big difference in color and brightness over my old bulbs. They are whiter than standard halogen, but not as white as xenon bulbs. But for the price of these over the price of upgrading to xenon, I would take these.