02-14-2019, 04:57 AM | #1 |
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Washer Fluid Capacity!?
Does anyone know what the capacity of the washer fluid reservoir is on the X3 is?
Mines done 2200 miles now and I haven't had to top up the washer fluid yet! And that's in British Winter conditions with salt and muck on the roads and me constantly cleaning the front and rear windows!! |
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02-14-2019, 07:09 AM | #5 |
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My light turned on days ago so mine is almost empty. This will be my second time filling up and I'm at approx 2,100 miles.
I will use [waste] 100% of the fluid before refilling and report back the results! |
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It takes almost 2 full gallons when completely empty! Definitely larger than 4L.
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02-14-2019, 12:15 PM | #10 |
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My warning came on the other day so I bought a 4L tub thinking I'd have some left over - I was surprised when it took the whole thing (I even took a quick look under to see if it was spilling/leaking anywhere haha)
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Edit: seriously, though, that's an absurd amount. What is BMW using this for? Ballast? |
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02-14-2019, 03:13 PM | #12 |
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I can understand why they put a larger than average washer fluid tank since there are 3 sprayers for the windshield (vs typical 2 on an average car) and the washer is coming out strong. They also considered extra washer fluid is needed for the back windshield too.
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Yet another advantage of owning an SUV i guess! |
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Im still in search of good washer fluid. |
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Since I got the new one, without those headlight washers, mine is like a bloody TARDIS. I tried to top it up the other day after using for nearly two months, and it only took half a litre!
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After a search here I found the reason, my driveway has a slight slope, I reverse in so the car is nose down when parked. Last time I tried to fill the washer I drove in so that I was 'nose up' and filled over 5 litres.
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Well the washer fluid light finally came on today, at 3500 miles!!
Filled it up and it took nearly 6 litres! |
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