BMW owners DIY: Change your own blinker fluid

M43S7RO · 11-19-2016, 01:04 PM

Came across this vid that really simplifies blinker maintenance, maybe this will help us increase usage:

You're welcome!

Rat3d ///M · 11-19-2016, 01:56 PM

Wtf is this? Please tell me this isn't by Magnetic Fusion? (no I didn't waste my time watching it)

KingFishy · 11-19-2016, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Rat3d ///M

Wtf is this? Please tell me this isn't by Magnetic Fusion? (no I didn't waste my time watching it)

Someone has waaaaaaay to much time on his hands.

Banana Hammock · 11-19-2016, 06:25 PM

It's an April Fools joke.

BMWrules7 · 11-19-2016, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by duck fat

It's an April Fools joke.

There is only so much that one can stretch a joke before it starts to over stress and break. This is a good example of that.

#Tee · 11-19-2016, 06:39 PM

I normally enjoy chris's diys but he actually went thru on making a vid on it is silly imo. its just as cliche as when someone installs a decal and another guy says it adds 3hp.

Ghosn · 11-19-2016, 07:02 PM

I checked my blinker fluid and it looked pretty low, in fact nearly empty. After watching the vid I topped it up and it's as good as new. Thanks for the vid!

Nkc · 11-20-2016, 01:27 PM

My biggest issue is finding sourcing for elbow grease.

pz619 · 11-20-2016, 03:07 PM

This is covered by the maintenance plan. Just have the dealer do it.

jaye944 · 11-21-2016, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by #Tee

I normally enjoy chris's diys but he actually went thru on making a vid on it is silly imo. its just as cliche as when someone installs a decal and another guy says it adds 3hp.

sorry your wrong,

2HP at best

jaye944 · 11-21-2016, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Ghosn

I checked my blinker fluid and it looked pretty low, in fact nearly empty. After watching the vid I topped it up and it's as good as new. Thanks for the vid!

it has to be OEM fluid, DO NOT replace with aftermarket, not worth the problems

jaye944 · 11-21-2016, 08:38 AM

i had problems the other day, with loosing engine power,
took it in, dealer had it for 2 days, found the problem
said that I had forgotten to wind the elastic band in the engine bay,
apparently after every long drive
meh who knew !

Samurai of 2day · 11-21-2016, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by jaye944

i had problems the other day, with loosing engine power,
took it in, dealer had it for 2 days, found the problem
said that I had forgotten to wind the elastic band in the engine bay,
apparently after every long drive
meh who knew !

You don't wind your engine elastic band every 1000 miles...!?!?

Man, you guys must not love your cars.

:

UncleWede · 11-21-2016, 03:40 PM

I'm glad it works "-for all makes and models" so I can show this to my nieces who don't believe me.

Jhenka · 11-21-2016, 04:16 PM

I heard Walmart is having a sale on blinker fluid, apparently it comes with salt additive for your gas to keep it from freezing in the winter.

nholmes · 11-21-2016, 05:06 PM

Thank god, I've been waiting for this DIY forever!

GottWhat · 11-21-2016, 05:07 PM

If you change your own blinker fluid, will you risk voiding your warranty?

UncleWede · 11-21-2016, 05:59 PM

Only if they can show that you diy caused the blinkers to fail

dzvero · 11-21-2016, 06:08 PM

GottWhat · 11-21-2016, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by UncleWede

Only if they can show that you diy caused the blinkers to fail

I guess that is why we should only use BMW-brand synthetic fluid. Can never be too careful...

jpnh · 11-21-2016, 10:32 PM

We need to get in touch with the OP in the video

He forgot a very important step for folks that live in northern climates......testing your blinker fluid to ensure that its rated for cold weather.

jaye944 · 11-22-2016, 08:10 AM

actually this isn't covered under the maintenance schedule, so BMW won't even do this.

they deem it the same as checking tire PSI, but will check it if you ask them,

my dealer is fantastic and they did it when I took mine to get my tires pumped up, they use only proper regulated BMW air, with 80% added nitrogen.

They also suggested BMW blinker fluid, think it's made by Bosch.

did both jobs should have charged be $499+ tax, let only charged me $450,

nice guys !

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Originally Posted by GottWhat

If you change your own blinker fluid, will you risk voiding your warranty?

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