How long does your washer fluid last?

JamieA · 04-23-2006, 11:13 AM

When I filled it, I was surprised at how much it took, it just kept filling and filling and filling!

My A4 took heaps but had this f**ing stupid 2 tank system which took FOREVER to fill, and kept overfilling because the first tank drained into the second tank so slowly, and I would loose patience and tip too much in and then have water all over the garage floor

BMW's system is much better, so I don't mind having to fill so much

LEDZEP · 04-23-2006, 03:07 PM

Mine lasts all the way to empty.

David328M-Sport · 04-23-2006, 06:42 PM

Where I live, the air is so clean that the windscreen just doesn't get dirty at all. Amazing!!!

Seriously, I find that I need to squirt just a little cleaning spray concentrate on the windscreen maybe twice to get a full clean. I haven't filled up for quite a while.

rebelfocus · 05-04-2006, 01:44 PM

Just wanted to give you all an update...

So the part arrived and I dropped my car in today to get the slow-leaking washer system fixed. It seems that one of pop-out nozzles for the headlight washers was replaced.

Odd that this was draining the system even during periods when I didn't using the windscreen washer function at all.

So, hopefully this will fix the problem and my washer fluid will last more than a few days.

Mr. BMW · 05-04-2006, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hotsand5

There is no leak my man. Your car will drink more windshield washer fluid than gasoline. I always keep a gallon in my trunk. If you want to save on it though, although I don't know why, you can turn off your lights (and just turn on the fogs) while using the washer fluid, and the headlight washers wont come on.

Just an FYI.
I think even with just the fogs on it will spray the lights. This happened to me yesterday and I'm pretty sure I only had the fogs on. I know for sure that my X5 worked this way too. I'll have to try this when I leave work.

HRC · 05-04-2006, 02:30 PM

I took delivery July 30 last year, haven't used the washer nozzles once.

Danny

TECENG · 05-04-2006, 07:26 PM

I used the washers once, and now the darn warning message keep popping up. Geez, I used like 2 oz of the stuff. It must be a leak, I better check it out...

difush · 05-04-2006, 08:25 PM

I have 3000 km on mine, don't have to refill yet. The A4 I had, I never refilled it for 3 years. The dealer refills it for me everytime the car is in the shop. I doubted if BMW will do the same though..

no1sportz · 05-04-2006, 08:46 PM

Mine lasts for quite a while...but then again I rarely use it. I typically wash my windshield by hand every time I drive the car...lol.

BMW0 · 05-05-2006, 01:16 AM

Q 2 to 3 Months sounds right

View Poll Results: How long does your washer fluid last you?
less than a week	2	2.33%
1-2 weeks	13	15.12%
a month, or so	27	31.40%
several months	44	51.16%
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04-23-2006, 11:13 AM	#23
JamieA Colonel 93 Rep 2,168 Posts Drives: G01 X3 M40i Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Adelaide, Australia iTrader: (0)	When I filled it, I was surprised at how much it took, it just kept filling and filling and filling! My A4 took heaps but had this f**ing stupid 2 tank system which took FOREVER to fill, and kept overfilling because the first tank drained into the second tank so slowly, and I would loose patience and tip too much in and then have water all over the garage floor BMW's system is much better, so I don't mind having to fill so much __________________ '05 E90 325i \| '06 E90 325i \| '08 E90 325i LCI \| '13 F30 328i M-Sport \| '14 F10 535d M-Sport Current: '19 G01 X3 M40i
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04-23-2006, 03:07 PM	#24
LEDZEP Lieutenant General 418 Rep 12,276 Posts Drives: 2009 E70 & 2011 F25 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Area 51 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 X3 35i M Sport [7.62] 2009 X5 M Sport [0.00] 2007 328xi E90 [0.00] 2006 325xiT E91 [0.00]	Mine lasts all the way to empty. __________________ I think it is bad luck to be superstitious
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04-23-2006, 06:42 PM	#25
David328M-Sport Brigadier General 101 Rep 3,566 Posts Drives: F30 M-Sport 328i Estoril Blue Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Melbourne Australia iTrader: (0)	Where I live, the air is so clean that the windscreen just doesn't get dirty at all. Amazing!!! Seriously, I find that I need to squirt just a little cleaning spray concentrate on the windscreen maybe twice to get a full clean. I haven't filled up for quite a while. __________________ 328i M-Sport, Estoril Blue, Carbon XP 35 Tint, front heated seats, black Dakota, Sports Suspension, Anthracite Headliner, HUD, Pro Nav, Sunroof, hk 600w, Bi-Xenon, 19" 403M wheels, Reversing Camera, DAB+, Xenon, BT Ext Connect, MST turbo intake pipe, MST Cold Air Intake, JB4 on Map 2 with Catless DP produces awesome performance in Sport.
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05-04-2006, 01:44 PM	#26
rebelfocus Second Lieutenant 31 Rep 282 Posts Drives: 520d SE Touring Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Cork, Ireland iTrader: (0)	Just wanted to give you all an update... So the part arrived and I dropped my car in today to get the slow-leaking washer system fixed. It seems that one of pop-out nozzles for the headlight washers was replaced. Odd that this was draining the system even during periods when I didn't using the windscreen washer function at all. So, hopefully this will fix the problem and my washer fluid will last more than a few days.
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05-04-2006, 02:30 PM	#28
HRC MAUI BUILT 485 Rep 7,781 Posts Drives: 2006 330i MT Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NORCAL iTrader: (10) Garage List 2002 E46 325i [0.00] 2012 E70 35i [0.00]	I took delivery July 30 last year, haven't used the washer nozzles once. Danny __________________ Arctic/Blk Leather/Alum.Trim/MT/ZSP/Sunshades/Blk Lines/M3 Illuminated Knob/Alcantara Performance Wheel/M-E-Brake Handle/Euro Fog Switch/Koni Yellows/H&R Sport Springs/19" VMR V718's w/PS2 Tires/M-Tech Body Kit/Carbon Fiber Spoiler/Bimmian Interior Bulbs/OEM Eye Glass Tray/SSK/Alcantara Boot/Split Armrest/OEM Dual Rear Power Outlets/Rear Ashtray Delete/OEM Alum. Pedals/Osram 6000K/Brex Rings/LED Side Markers/BMS Power Box
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05-04-2006, 07:26 PM	#29
TECENG Second Lieutenant 6 Rep 260 Posts Drives: 330i SG/Terra Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Northern CA iTrader: (0)	I used the washers once, and now the darn warning message keep popping up. Geez, I used like 2 oz of the stuff. It must be a leak, I better check it out... __________________ Now I don't mind the commute 330i Sparkling Graphite \| Terra \| Walnut \| Steptronic \| Sport \| Premium \| Navigation \| Comfort Access \| Cold Weather Pkg
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05-04-2006, 08:25 PM	#30
difush Enlisted Member 0 Rep 46 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Asia iTrader: (0)	I have 3000 km on mine, don't have to refill yet. The A4 I had, I never refilled it for 3 years. The dealer refills it for me everytime the car is in the shop. I doubted if BMW will do the same though..
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05-04-2006, 08:46 PM	#31
no1sportz Private First Class 3 Rep 120 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: VA iTrader: (0)	Mine lasts for quite a while...but then again I rarely use it. I typically wash my windshield by hand every time I drive the car...lol. __________________ 08 335i Black Sapphire...current 07 335i TiAg...gone 06 330i TiAg...gone 05 ///M3 Imola/Black...gone 04 ///M3 Carbon Black...gone
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05-05-2006, 01:16 AM	#32
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