Question about washer fluid...

Tommy420 · 03-24-2008, 01:04 PM

My low washer fluid warning has been on for the past 2-3 weeks...I don't want to take it into the dealership. My cousin, who's a mechanic, gave me a bottle of some blue-looking liquid, and basically told me to pour it into the washer fluid storage compartment, and then fill it all the way to the top with water. Does that sound about right?

Potty_Pants · 03-24-2008, 02:13 PM

uh yes... but if you have any question as to the right funnel for the fluid... DONT TOSS IT IN...

ppp

Tommy420 · 03-24-2008, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Potty_Pants

uh yes... but if you have any question as to the right funnel for the fluid... DONT TOSS IT IN...

ppp

lol...thanks but I know where the washer fluid goes...don't worry I wouldn't do something stupid as dump it into the oil funnel

I was just wondering if I should fill up the water all the way to the top

Tommy420 · 03-25-2008, 06:19 PM

Just another question...is there a specific type of water I should use to mix with the washer fluid, or any water will do?

Xon · 03-26-2008, 12:08 PM

you can use the drinking water. normal water. Some fluids dont need to be mixt with water. As long it is in the right place it dont mater if you to the top.

Xon · 03-26-2008, 12:11 PM

some bmw have 2 type of washer fluid one normal and one very strong. On my e39 i have to press a other botton to get the spesial one.

NM_BMW · 04-26-2008, 06:34 PM

Does our washer fluid system have an overfill spout? I know on my Evo when I used to put to much washer fluid in it would spew out through the overfill spout. I'm just wondering this because I just put more washer fluid in and it seems like it may be leaking on passenger side. Either that or my HWS is leaking on that side.

1clean335i · 04-28-2008, 06:54 PM

you will see the fluid start to come up the tube where you fill it once it gets full.

OverDrive · 04-28-2008, 08:02 PM

Mine was empty too and I poured a GALLON of washer fluid in it and it still had some more space. I didn't know these containers are this huge!

NM_BMW · 04-28-2008, 09:26 PM

So my passenger HWS is probably leaking slowly.

03-24-2008, 01:04 PM	#1
Tommy420 peace.love.health.happine ss 48 Rep 631 Posts Drives: 2008 335i e92 Montego/Blk lthr Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	Question about washer fluid... My low washer fluid warning has been on for the past 2-3 weeks...I don't want to take it into the dealership. My cousin, who's a mechanic, gave me a bottle of some blue-looking liquid, and basically told me to pour it into the washer fluid storage compartment, and then fill it all the way to the top with water. Does that sound about right? __________________ 2008 335i e92 Montego blue/black leather, alum brush trim, MT, ZSP, ZPP, nav, ipod/usb, sirius, alum brush e-brake, alum pedals, 35% Madico For pics of my ride, go to www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=108628
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Potty_Pants Colonel 70 Rep 2,189 Posts Drives: 2012 Genesis Sedan Rspec Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Southern NJ iTrader: (0)	uh yes... but if you have any question as to the right funnel for the fluid... DONT TOSS IT IN... ppp __________________ Olds Starfire > Chevy Malibu > Isuzu I-mark RS & Honda Magna 500 > Grand Am GT & YSR50 > Nissan Maxima & Ninja 750 > X-Wife > Hyundai Excel > Honda Prelude > Honda Accord > Honda Prelude & Ninja 250> Infiniti G35 > E90 335i > Hyundai Genesis Rspec, Hyunadai Sonata > Kia Sorento > Honda CRV-EX
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Tommy420 peace.love.health.happine ss 48 Rep 631 Posts Drives: 2008 335i e92 Montego/Blk lthr Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	Just another question...is there a specific type of water I should use to mix with the washer fluid, or any water will do? __________________ 2008 335i e92 Montego blue/black leather, alum brush trim, MT, ZSP, ZPP, nav, ipod/usb, sirius, alum brush e-brake, alum pedals, 35% Madico For pics of my ride, go to www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=108628
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Xon Another Day Another Dollar 3 Rep 37 Posts Drives: Bmw 335i (E92) Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Norway iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 Bmw 335i (e92) [0.00]	you can use the drinking water. normal water. Some fluids dont need to be mixt with water. As long it is in the right place it dont mater if you to the top. __________________ -=[Mr Xon]=- 07 Bmw 335i (e92) 98 Bmw 523i (e39)
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Xon Another Day Another Dollar 3 Rep 37 Posts Drives: Bmw 335i (E92) Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Norway iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 Bmw 335i (e92) [0.00]	some bmw have 2 type of washer fluid one normal and one very strong. On my e39 i have to press a other botton to get the spesial one. __________________ -=[Mr Xon]=- 07 Bmw 335i (e92) 98 Bmw 523i (e39)
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04-26-2008, 06:34 PM	#7
NM_BMW Vishnu Powered 74 Rep 2,205 Posts Drives: 335xi, S1000RR Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Proceding iTrader: (7)	Does our washer fluid system have an overfill spout? I know on my Evo when I used to put to much washer fluid in it would spew out through the overfill spout. I'm just wondering this because I just put more washer fluid in and it seems like it may be leaking on passenger side. Either that or my HWS is leaking on that side. __________________ 2008 335xi Sedan \| Titanium Silver \| Black Dakota PROcede v5 \| Vishnu Exhaust \| BMS DCI \| AR Catless DPs \| Helix FMIC \| Stett Charge w/ Tial BOV \| MORR VS8s \| KWv3
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OverDrive CHEAT TO WIN!! 153 Rep 1,347 Posts Drives: E92 M3, 718 GT4 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Mine was empty too and I poured a GALLON of washer fluid in it and it still had some more space. I didn't know these containers are this huge! __________________ Current: 2013 E92 M3, 6MT, SSII on Fox Red Extended Previous: 2008 E92 335xi, 6MT, AW on Saddle Brown
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04-28-2008, 09:26 PM	#10
NM_BMW Vishnu Powered 74 Rep 2,205 Posts Drives: 335xi, S1000RR Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Proceding iTrader: (7)	So my passenger HWS is probably leaking slowly. __________________ 2008 335xi Sedan \| Titanium Silver \| Black Dakota PROcede v5 \| Vishnu Exhaust \| BMS DCI \| AR Catless DPs \| Helix FMIC \| Stett Charge w/ Tial BOV \| MORR VS8s \| KWv3
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