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12-16-2005, 02:08 PM | #1 |
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Low Windshield Washer Fluid Warning
Has anyone had their light go off? It seems to go off when there is still 1/3 of the tank full. Mine went off and I was only able to put about 4 litres in there when capacity is 6 litres.
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12-19-2005, 04:03 AM | #4 |
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Got the light, whent to Advanced Auto and bought a gallon of RainX brand defrosting fluid. The tank took the entire gallon no problems. I didnt notice any light problems.
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12-19-2005, 10:59 PM | #8 |
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I was surprised, but then I figured they had to design a huge tank because when ever I use my washer fluid with the lights on, the high pressure headlight washers kick in and take two seperate sprays. So you figure two sprays for 2 headlights plus the windshield. The factory gallon lasted me 3 months, ~3200 miles.
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10-12-2010, 12:16 PM | #9 |
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Has anyone noticed a really short interval between fills?? My low level light went off about two weeks ago, and I added a whole gallon of washer fluid. For some reason my warning just came up again this morning...?
I really hope it isn't a leak or something |
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10-12-2010, 02:34 PM | #10 |
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How often have you used the washer? With the lights on?
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11-17-2010, 07:40 AM | #13 |
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11-17-2010, 09:08 AM | #14 |
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You need to go to the dealer and register the new washer fluid, same procedure as getting a battery. That will dim the light.
(jk, how ridiculous would that be..) |
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02-27-2011, 09:44 AM | #16 |
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I started getting this problem today.
Filled the washer reservoir completely and the light still won't go off! Is this a common problem?
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04-02-2011, 11:04 PM | #19 |
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My light came on about 3 months after completely filling it myself, and I used the spray *maybe* once. I had the dealership fill it up for me during a normal maintenance, and within 3 months the light is back on, after *zero* spray use. I have never noticed any signs of a leak from under my car, but am starting to think it is definitely leaking somewhere..
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05-10-2012, 09:52 AM | #20 | |
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I just picked up a 2009 BMW 328 and I see the same thing. I top off the fluid every two weeks because of the low level light kicking on. I only spray the washer fluid maybe 2-3 times during those two weeks. No leaks anywhere that I can see. Is it normal to go through that much fluid? Or is it the head light washers that kick on and I just dont see how often they spray? Exactly when do the head light washers spray? |
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05-10-2012, 10:47 AM | #21 | |
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"When the vehicle lighting system is switched on, the headlamps are cleaned at regular and appropriate intervals." In real life it seems to be about every 4 or 5 times the windshield is washed. It sounds like you have a leak as my E91 with rear washer and headlight washers needs to be refilled only about every 5,000 miles or so. Tom |
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