Auto Bulb Base Types

Bulbs with these bases are the most popular of all screw base bulbs.

Auto bulb base types.

Bulb socket material matters simply because it needs to insulate the electric current being sent by the power supply to the light bulb. Bulbs used for headlamps. 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. Light bulbs for automobiles are made in several standardized series.

Insert and twist push in plug in and screw in. 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. Bulbs with these base types can be used interchangeably as there is only a 1 millimeter difference in base size. E26 bulbs are primarily used in north america while e27 bulbs are most popular in europe.

Otherwise use the auto bulb finder to see all replacement bulbs for your car truck rv motorcycle or other vehicle. If you know the code designation of the bulb you are looking for use this list. Bulb sockets are also rated by the voltage labels depending on the power requirement of the bulb. List of auto bulb codes.