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Old Oct 11, 2017 | 03:18 PM
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Fog lights

I just purchased a 2011 Clubman S with 69K and every option package including HID lights.
I run my fogs up until I need my headlights on and I like the low to the ground light, though not much light output.

I’m wondering if I should run yellow fog bulbs so others can see me better and for rainy days/nights? Or upgrade to 5000K clear bulbs. I’ve never ran yellow fogs so not sure I’d like them.

I know the HIDs light up the road well. Just thinking about options.

Also, looking to run AMSOIL Euro formula oil. The AMSOIL tech said their oil, while not specifically for a “Clubman”, he said since MINI engines are the same it would be safe to run the Euro oil. Thoughts?

Thanks.
 
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Old Nov 2, 2017 | 07:50 PM
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Any Synthetic oil rated for the spec required by BMW/MINI should work okay. I only used MINI’s 5w-30 for my now gone 2012 S, and changed the oil every 5,000 miles, but I get a discount on MINI parts so it wasn’t as painful as retail price.
Congrats on having the Xenon lights, I had make do with plain Halogen on mine...
Try the Yellow Fogs, worst case you put the old bulbs back in if you don’t like them.
 
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Old Nov 3, 2017 | 03:31 AM
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Before I installed the Mini LED DRL fog light, I used a set of those high power plug-n-play LED bulbs. (the ones with the separate control box, like a HID kit) You could REALLY see those coming.
 
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