Auto Bulb Base Types

Light bulbs for automobiles are made in several standardized series.

Auto bulb base types. Bulbs with these bases are the most popular of all screw base bulbs. Bulbs with these base types can be used interchangeably as there is only a 1 millimeter difference in base size. Find the light bulb base type you re looking for with this visual chart detailed illustrations of general bases fluorescent bases and specialty halogen base types. Bulb sockets vary according to the type of light bulbs your car is using.

Insert and twist push in plug in and screw in. Bulb socket material matters simply because it needs to insulate the electric current being sent by the power supply to the light bulb. Otherwise use the auto bulb finder to see all replacement bulbs for your car truck rv motorcycle or other vehicle. E26 bulbs are primarily used in north america while e27 bulbs are most popular in europe.

If you know the code designation of the bulb you are looking for use this list. Bulbs used for headlamps. Bulb sockets are also rated by the voltage labels depending on the power requirement of the bulb. Since light bulbs have different base types if you know the base of the bulb you are looking for we can omit the bulbs that do not have that base type.