Yes, I noticed that too about the 2825's. They're 1 watt brighter (5 watts vs. 4 watts) over the 168/194, but they only a 300 hr life. The regular miniature wedge bulbs have a 1500-2500 hour lifespan. They do make a long life 2825 (I think it's Sylvania) with a much longer life expectancy, but they're about $5 a bulb at Advance Auto, roughly 5 times the price of the regular 2825. Something fishy going on with those 2825's. Can't understand why they have only have 1/5 the lifespan of a 168/194 bulb, all for an extra 1 watt of power.
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