Windshield Washer fluid Leaking or Overfilled?

Ninjaoz · 07-29-2012, 06:43 AM

Hi All

Just had my car serviced this week and noticed windshield washer liquid leaking on my E70 X5. It doesn't leak whilst stationary, only happens after driving for 2-3mins.

I rung the dealer and they advised me it leaks because the mechanic had overfill it. Apparently it is a BMW design to drain any extra fluid, should go away after a while.

Is this true or are they just BS?

Cheers
Leon

Gray67 · 09-08-2012, 06:10 PM

I am having constant leakage of fluid through the jets on my 1er. It's quite annoying when you've washed your car only to have the stupid fluid pool on the hood and then dry, leaving streaks. I'll be taking it in to have it looked at.

froop · 09-08-2012, 11:08 PM

I have noticed this myself sometimes but I think it happens only after I've filled it up myself or I've taken it in for a service and they've filled it up. It normally seems to go away after a while so I'm guessing what the service guy said is probably correct.

Maybe try to squirt the wipers a few times to get rid of the overfill and see what happens.

froop · 09-08-2012, 11:08 PM

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froop · 09-08-2012, 11:09 PM

*sigh* I apologize for the triple post.... Stupid iPad app...

Ninjaoz · 09-09-2012, 07:28 AM

yes, it's not leaking anymore. guess the service guy was right, I was just too paranoid!

Kiwi Peter · 09-10-2012, 01:01 AM

WOW and you guys fill this thing with METH

pavo335 · 09-10-2012, 03:23 AM

Pete

Funny I was thinking the same thing. Get a tank chaps, shit I've got the bms tank I'm not using you can have.

froop · 09-10-2012, 03:33 AM

Hahaha. Well I haven't received/installed my meth kit yet but I guess it probably would be a good idea to get a trunk tank conversion done once I do get it.

07-29-2012, 06:43 AM	#1
Ninjaoz Major 79 Rep 1,123 Posts Drives: E39 540i, E90 320d,F15 30d Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 320d [10.00]	Windshield Washer fluid Leaking or Overfilled? Hi All Just had my car serviced this week and noticed windshield washer liquid leaking on my E70 X5. It doesn't leak whilst stationary, only happens after driving for 2-3mins. I rung the dealer and they advised me it leaks because the mechanic had overfill it. Apparently it is a BMW design to drain any extra fluid, should go away after a while. Is this true or are they just BS? Cheers Leon
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Gray67 Noob to the Bimmers but loving the ride 0 Rep 50 Posts Drives: 2009 128i Vert Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Northern CA iTrader: (0)	I am having constant leakage of fluid through the jets on my 1er. It's quite annoying when you've washed your car only to have the stupid fluid pool on the hood and then dry, leaving streaks. I'll be taking it in to have it looked at. __________________ 2009 128i Convertible, Jet Black, M-Sport, Active AutoWerke tune, LUX Angel Eyes
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froop Colonel 171 Rep 2,682 Posts Drives: 08 AW 6MT E82 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (3)	I have noticed this myself sometimes but I think it happens only after I've filled it up myself or I've taken it in for a service and they've filled it up. It normally seems to go away after a while so I'm guessing what the service guy said is probably correct. Maybe try to squirt the wipers a few times to get rid of the overfill and see what happens. __________________ froop's AW 135i Build Thread
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Ninjaoz Major 79 Rep 1,123 Posts Drives: E39 540i, E90 320d,F15 30d Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 320d [10.00]	yes, it's not leaking anymore. guess the service guy was right, I was just too paranoid!
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Kiwi Peter 161 Rep 1,460 Posts Drives: E92 M3 2012 Edition 500 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Cambridge, New Zealand iTrader: (0)	WOW and you guys fill this thing with METH
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pavo335 Banned 69 Rep 2,934 Posts Drives: 3.5 wheeler Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: sydney iTrader: (0)	Pete Funny I was thinking the same thing. Get a tank chaps, shit I've got the bms tank I'm not using you can have.
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froop Colonel 171 Rep 2,682 Posts Drives: 08 AW 6MT E82 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (3)	Hahaha. Well I haven't received/installed my meth kit yet but I guess it probably would be a good idea to get a trunk tank conversion done once I do get it. __________________ froop's AW 135i Build Thread
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