I want to replace the stock fog light bulbs in my 2008 corolla. I didn't want to spend much money so I won't go with a HID kit. I just want a simple bulb replacement. Does anyone use Sylvania 9006CB Cool Blue Halogen bulbs in their fogs? If so tell me how long will they last? And also do they run hotter then the stock bulbs? Is there any chance they will run so hot that they can melt or damage the wiring in the fog light housing?
anyone using sylvania 9006CB Cool Blue Halogen bulbs for the fog lights in corolla
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they shouldn't burn that hot, just don't touch the bulb with bare hands, the oils on your skin can cause that spot to burn hotter. I went with sylvania 9006 silverstar ultras and they're great
Mike why did you say avoid blue tinted lights, which the 9006CB are? What's your reason? Basically my only concern if I use them is will they be so hot that they melt the wire or the housing of the fogs?
It depends what you want your fog lights to do. Blue tinted lights (or any other lights) will only over heat if you somehow get a bulb that is rated over 55W for the fogs. If you get blue tinted lights, while they may look good to some people, they are at an disadvantage because they are filtered to give a blue output, and thus reduce light output. If you want your fogs to function as a purely as fog lights, yellow fog lights are the way to go. The yellow vs. clear bulb debate is still ongoing, but yellow light appears to be better in adverse conditions than using clear fog lights. I am not sure what the law states where you live, but some states have a law saying that you cannot have your fog lights on during clear weather conditions, as it creates too much glare, but that law is rarely enforced.
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