I'm in the process of replacing both headlamps on my car, and the turn signal bulbs are 7440s. They are original, and the car is 6-7 years old. They're whatever bulbs that Lexus felt fit to install.
Is it worth changing them while I'm replacing the entire headlamp assembly? These bulbs are not really easy to access with the headlamp still on the car. As a matter of fact, I don't think they're accessible at all with the lamps on the car.
If I do change them, are there certain bulbs I should try to get? I know I should probably stay away from the parts-store Sylvania Long Life type bulbs. A long bulb lifespan is great, but I doubt these have the best photometrics. I heard Stanley bulbs are good. Any other choices? Or should I just leave them alone? My parents have a 20-year old Toyota with its original turn signals, so maybe these bulbs aren't going to die anytime soon?
Is it worth changing them while I'm replacing the entire headlamp assembly? These bulbs are not really easy to access with the headlamp still on the car. As a matter of fact, I don't think they're accessible at all with the lamps on the car.
If I do change them, are there certain bulbs I should try to get? I know I should probably stay away from the parts-store Sylvania Long Life type bulbs. A long bulb lifespan is great, but I doubt these have the best photometrics. I heard Stanley bulbs are good. Any other choices? Or should I just leave them alone? My parents have a 20-year old Toyota with its original turn signals, so maybe these bulbs aren't going to die anytime soon?
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