2000 Outback headlights

[James Hill]

The headlights on my wife's 2000 Legacy Outback seem awfully weak,
especially compared to those on my 2003 Toyota 4Runner. Any suggestions?

Thanks,

Jim Hill

 

[Todd H.]

The headlights on my wife's 2000 Legacy Outback seem awfully weak,
especially compared to those on my 2003 Toyota 4Runner. Any
suggestions?

Only not to exceed the manufacturer's recommendation on wattage so
much that you overrun the wiring that's installed.

 

[Florian Feuser /FFF/]

The headlights on my wife's 2000 Legacy Outback seem awfully weak,
especially compared to those on my 2003 Toyota 4Runner. Any suggestions?

Thanks,

You could put some masking tape on those 4Runner head lights...

;-)

florian ///F

 

[y_p_w]

The headlights on my wife's 2000 Legacy Outback seem awfully weak,
especially compared to those on my 2003 Toyota 4Runner. Any suggestions?

Avoid the Sylvania Silverstar. Cost more (much more), burn out
quickly, and apparently don't put out more light that stock. They
just look "bluer". I don't think $20 for a single bulb is worth it
just to "look cool". Its rated life is less than half of standard
bulbs, and less than 1/4 of the long-life bulbs (probably stock in
you car).

Let's see. 2000 Legacy Outback. H1 low-beams. I'd say try and
find someone who carries the Osram (not Sylvania) Silverstar. I
have them in my 2004 WRX, and I'm quite happy with them. They're
made for the European market, and they have to be imported. They're
not super expensive either. They don't last long, but put out more
light.