Freightliner Columbia Fog Light Bulb Size

Additional Notes

• The Freightliner Columbia uses the 896 bulb for its front fog lights across all listed model years from 2000-2017, reflecting a consistent fitment specification throughout the vehicle's production run in the data provided.
• The 896 is a single-filament halogen bulb, meaning it serves one lighting function only and does not combine roles such as fog and driving light within the same unit.
• The bulb operates at 12 volts and draws 37.5 watts, placing it in a moderate power range typical of halogen fog lighting applications.
• The 896 bulb uses a PGJ13 base, which is a prefocus-type base designed to position the filament at a precise point relative to the reflector, a characteristic relevant to fog light optical performance.
• The 896 carries ANSI standardization recognized in both the United States and Canada, indicating the bulb conforms to a defined set of electrical and physical tolerances under North American standards.
• Because the PGJ13 base is specific to the prefocus family, bulbs with physically similar appearances but different base types are not interchangeable with the 896 without risking improper fitment or optical misalignment.