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07-29-2012, 01:44 PM | #1 |
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washer fluid excessive consumption
anyone experience the same problem? my car has about 3000km on it and last night i get a warning sign that says i'm close to empty.. pretty sure its because the headlight washers activate from time tot time and drain quite a bit..
what's a good washer fluid? i'm assuming even the generic ones are just fine
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Aren't the headlamp washers activated based on the number of times you use the windshield washers?
Any one will do, but I would love get a hold of the factory washer fluid. Its white and smells terrific in the cabin after its used. |
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07-29-2012, 03:41 PM | #3 |
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I refill a lot more often. Particularly when driving in the norwegian winters. It's not expensive, so I can't see any reason to be anal about the usage.
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07-29-2012, 10:49 PM | #5 |
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not being anal with the spending, was just wondering if maybe something might be wrong with the car since i haven't been driving it much and have already used up so much fluid.
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07-30-2012, 02:31 AM | #6 | |
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The headlamp washers only activate when the lights are switched on, but they do use a lot of fluid. |
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07-30-2012, 02:39 AM | #7 |
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as long as you make sure the water is purified type(no minerals) it should be fine. Dont want the nozzles clogging up... On personal note I use BMW original concentrated washer fluid and dilute it myself, I prefer that weird lemon-y smell
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07-30-2012, 08:33 AM | #8 |
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Could you post a link to it or BMW part number? Would love to have that for my F10 once the factory fill runs out. I dont use my washers nearly enough just to preserve my factory fluid. I have 8000 miles on it and still on the first tank
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I have never had a single problem with anything clogging up. HTH
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07-30-2012, 03:25 PM | #10 |
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Something minor but makes me happy nonetheless, my dealership is giving me free fluid haha called to ask about pricing and was told I'd get it for free
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07-30-2012, 08:26 PM | #12 |
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I've recently filled my car so I won't be getting one for a while, therefore not sure about the part#. They always have them on the entrance counter at the dealer tho... Not sure about other country. btw it's clear liquid, and dilute it 1/1 or 1/2 depending on how cold it gets around your region.
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08-01-2012, 10:53 PM | #14 |
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I filled up my fluids! Haha
The jug I got from BMW was pink and didn't have the lemony scent that was mentioned here
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08-02-2012, 08:03 PM | #15 |
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well, dealer near here (not one I go to usually) told me before that they refilled my washer tank, and all they did was just put water in... doubt they'd use good stuff for free refill.
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08-02-2012, 08:21 PM | #16 |
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it came in a bmw jug and its the only one they have available for sale. the parts guy just took it straight from the shelf. it was oddly cheap tho! about $6 a jug! seems to cheap for something bmw sells haha
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83 12 0 404 495 1L Original BMW CareProducts I swear I did not see this when I looked first time, but they have a official page with all of their products. it says do not dilute, but it said otherwise on the back of the bottle. other 1L one did not look like one I always buy. http://www.bmw.com/com/en/owners/acc....html?cat=1007 |
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08-03-2012, 12:53 AM | #18 |
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the one on the site is completely different from what i have part of me feels cheated.. even if i got it for free
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08-05-2012, 12:11 PM | #19 |
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I always wanted clear fluid. But, I think there is a federal law or similar that says resale of washer fluid had to by died blue.
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I just got some rain-x that is green????
I have the same question/issue as the OP. I'm right at 3K and got the low washer fluid alert. And, like everyone else in the US I would really like to find the OEM clear stuff. FWIW DLM |
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