Auto Bulb Base Types

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.

Auto bulb base types.

Insert and twist push in plug in and screw in. Bulbs with these base types can be used interchangeably as there is only a 1 millimeter difference in base size. We also carry many led alternatives to common 6v 12v and other car bulbs. There are three main categories for light bulb base types.

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. 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.

Bulb socket material matters simply because it needs to insulate the electric current being sent by the power supply to the light bulb. Bulb sockets vary according to the type of light bulbs your car is using. Otherwise use the auto bulb finder to see all replacement bulbs for your car truck rv motorcycle or other vehicle. Bulb sockets are also rated by the voltage labels depending on the power requirement of the bulb.