Going to replace license plate wedge bulbs

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March 12th, 2010, 1:16 PM

Typerod

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Going to replace license plate wedge bulbs

So my question is, the owners manual says to use 168's, one of the lamps installed my car is 194, and the bulb application book at advanced auto says to use 2825. Can anyone tell me the difference between the these 3 types? Thanks in advance!

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March 12th, 2010, 1:43 PM

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http://www.miniaturebulb.com/number.html

Quote:

Bulb #168
Voltage: 14.0
Amperage: 0.35
Wattage: 2.66
Base: Glass Wedge
Glass Shape: T3-1/4
Maximum Overall Length: 1.06"
Maximum Overall Diameter: 0.410"
Average Rated Life: 1,500
Filament: C-2F

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Bulb #194
Voltage: 14.0
Amperage: 0.27
Wattage: 3.78
Base: Glass Wedge
Glass Shape: G3-1/4
Maximum Overall Length: 1.06"
Maximum Overall Diameter: 0.410"
Average Rated Life: 2,500
Filament: C-2F

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Bulb #2825
Voltage: 12.0
Amperage: 0.4
Wattage: 4.80
Base: Glass Wedge
Glass Shape: T3-1/4
Maximum Overall Length: 1.06"
Maximum Overall Diameter: 0.41"
Average Rated Life: 300
Filament: C-2R