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Subaru Brat Light Bulb Sizes

Complete bulb size reference for the Subaru Brat from 1978 to 1987. Find headlight, fog light, turn signal, and brake light bulb sizes for every model year.

The Subaru brat changed low beam specifications across model years — 1982–1987: H4656; 1980–1981: 6052; 1979: 4000; 1978: H5006. Make sure to select your exact year below to get the right bulb size.

Year Range

19781987

10 model years

Most Common Low Beam

H4656

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Bulb Sizes Across Years

PositionBulb Type(s)YearsStatus / Shop
Low Beam
H4656(19821987)
6052(19801981)
4000(19791979)
H5006(19781978)
10 yearsChanged
High Beam
H4651(19821987)
6052(19801981)
5001(19791979)
H5001(19781978)
10 yearsChanged
Brake Light
194(19821987)
1157(19781979)
8 yearsChanged
Side Marker
1156(19821987)
194(19801981)
8 yearsChanged
Turn Signal Front
1156(19821987)
1157(19781981)
10 yearsChanged
Turn Signal Rear
1156(19781987)
10 yearsConsistent
Reverse Light
1156(19781987)
10 yearsConsistent
Dome Light
DE3175(19821987)
57(19801981)
8 yearsChanged
License Plate
194(19821987)
67(19801981)
89(19791979)
9 yearsChanged
Parking Light
1157NA(19821987)
1157(19781981)
10 yearsChanged
Trunk Light
168(19821987)
6 yearsConsistent
Tail Light
1157(19781987)
8 yearsConsistent

Common Brat Replacement Parts

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Frequently Asked Questions

We have bulb size data for the Subaru Brat from 1978 to 1987, covering 10 model years. Select your year below for a complete position-by-position bulb chart.

Yes, the Subaru Brat changed low beam bulb specifications across generations: 1982–1987: H4656; 1980–1981: 6052; 1979–1979: 4000; 1978–1978: H5006. Make sure to check your exact year using the list below.

The Subaru Brat uses a H4656 bulb for the low beam and a H4651 for the high beam. Select your year below for the exact fitment chart.

Yes. The Subaru Brat uses a H4656 low beam, and direct-fit LED conversion kits for that size are widely available. LED upgrades typically produce 2–3× more light output than stock halogen and last 25,000+ hours. Look for a DOT-compliant kit with a proper beam cutoff pattern.

Select your model year from the list below. Each year page shows every bulb position — low beam, high beam, fog light, turn signal, and brake light — with the correct size and a link to buy it on Amazon.