BMW Screen Wash

m@rk · 10-17-2011, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by TMP

Whats mix to water did you use to keep you washers running ok?

There was a clue on the box (I nicked the photo from the other thread)

I seem to recall I was working at about 1:1

TMP · 10-17-2011, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by m@rk

There was a clue on the box (I nicked the photo from the other thread)

I seem to recall I was working at about 1:1

Ahaha good spot.

So it got down to -18c last winter, so 1:1 should just do it, or maybe increase the concentration a bit.

Frobius · 10-17-2011, 07:39 PM

I use nothing else now. I had massive dramas trying to get anything last winter for heading up to Scotland during the worst of the cold. Halford had run out of anything that went below about -10 and out of interest I tried the dealer. Ended up buying a load of their stuff, using it 1:1 and it working out cheaper than the halfords stuff! Plus, not nearly as much frozen blue gunk all over the front of the car!

parapaul · 10-18-2011, 01:06 AM

Yep, I don't think it dropped below -23 here last winter, so 1:1 would be fine.

However, no matter how concentrated it is, those tiny nozzles will always freeze and cause problems till the engine warms them up a bit.

wayne71 · 10-18-2011, 01:57 AM

I think I've only topped up once since popping the headlight washer fuse last winter.

rsmallwo · 10-18-2011, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by rsmallwo

Get 20 litres
For 42quid like we did last winter
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...=470414&page=3

Ive got shit loads left, id say 17litres easy. pkan on having the car for another 3/4 winters it should last me that long. just think of all the times u would need to goto the dealer using the 1l bottles

dopper99 · 10-18-2011, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by mistryn

This is the one that I am planning to buy next week ready for the winter
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Windsc...ht_1311wt_1327

Thats the cheapest I have found 5 litres of it

I ordered some of this on you guys recommendation - so it better be good

SO8 · 10-19-2011, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by dopper99

I ordered some of this on you guys recommendation - so it better be good

I've just ordered two 5L containers too ... not like it's something I won't use !

AlanQS · 10-19-2011, 07:10 PM

If you fill the washer bottle with 100% BMW fluid, it's good down to -63c.

If the bottle is 50% BMW fluid, it is good down to -23c

Given last winter, 50% seems like a good idea.

And it won't save you if you remove the fuse for the headlight washers. The damage is done when the water in the pipes freeze and the washers then project out a bit from the bumper. When spring comes, they will disappear the first time you use them. I know, it happened to me.

Remember also, with enough fluid and the heated washer jets, you can always use your washers on a cold winter's day which, as has been said, is when you need them most... begs the question, why are we acting like asses and not using the damn stuff!?

I've never heard anything bad about the BMW washer fluid, it can be bought at a reasonable price, and it smells quite good.

Frobius · 10-19-2011, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by AlanQS

I've never heard anything bad about the BMW washer fluid, it can be bought at a reasonable price, and it smells quite good.

This.

Sir_Pigley · 10-20-2011, 01:44 AM

I use Sonax Clearview anti-freeze concentrate. This worked for me in Cumbria when the temperature outside was -14, when used in a concentration of 1:4

Having said that the 5L BMW product sold on eBay looks to be good value. I also think that BMW car care products are made by Sonax (compare the packaging of both offerings), so the screenwash is probably the same stuff.

TMP · 10-20-2011, 04:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlanQS

If you fill the washer bottle with 100% BMW fluid, it's good down to -63c.

If the bottle is 50% BMW fluid, it is good down to -23c

Given last winter, 50% seems like a good idea.

And it won't save you if you remove the fuse for the headlight washers. The damage is done when the water in the pipes freeze and the washers then project out a bit from the bumper. When spring comes, they will disappear the first time you use them. I know, it happened to me.

Remember also, with enough fluid and the heated washer jets, you can always use your washers on a cold winter's day which, as has been said, is when you need them most... begs the question, why are we acting like asses and not using the damn stuff!?

I've never heard anything bad about the BMW washer fluid, it can be bought at a reasonable price, and it smells quite good.

Really good points Alan.

So at 50/50 mix, 5L is not going to last long in our two cars....may have to order the 20L next

Frobius · 10-20-2011, 02:42 PM

Is the eBay stuff genuine?

EddieL · 10-20-2011, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Frobius

Is the eBay stuff genuine?

I just bought some and the reciept I got from paypal was from BMW Parklane. So fingers crossed it sounds genuine.

seanblee · 10-20-2011, 04:06 PM

Got mine this morning - yes, it's genuine, and it's from BMW Park Lane. Thanks for the link, mistryn!

TMP · 10-20-2011, 04:09 PM

Yep, mine arrived today from parklane.

walshcat · 10-20-2011, 04:48 PM

its a bit off the line but just to let people know that I have suffered from the head lamp washer on the left side popping out due to freezing......for the last three winters it has happened and every time it was replaced free of charge (even out of warranty last year) due to the fact BMW are aware of the issue, have claimed that its a design fault and are trying to fix the problem. If this happens to anyone this winter go straight to ur main dealer and explain that you are ware of the situation with BMW taking responsibility for the problem. If they do not offer you a free replacement ( which 99% of dealers wont ca BMW customer care who will sort the problem straight away as they have for me every year. hope this hep I may be repeating someone else..

dopper99 · 10-20-2011, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by seanblee

Got mine this morning - yes, it's genuine, and it's from BMW Park Lane. Thanks for the link, mistryn!

Quote:

Originally Posted by TMP

Yep, mine arrived today from parklane.

+1 Mine come today to.

SO8 · 10-21-2011, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by dopper99

+1 Mine come today to.

Mine too .. but from BMW Battersea ...

coopersim · 10-21-2011, 10:51 AM

I've ordered the 20litre "drum" and been called today to tell me it's on back order already!

Works out at about £2 a litre, hopefully save me from another two sets of head light washer jets and covers this year...

baz57 · 10-21-2011, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mistryn

This is the one that I am planning to buy next week ready for the winter
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Windsc...ht_1311wt_1327

Thats the cheapest I have found 5 litres of it

Ordered mine, Thanks Mistryn

Billyray911 · 10-22-2011, 05:05 AM

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Originally Posted by coopersim

I've ordered the 20litre "drum" and been called today to tell me it's on back order already!

Works out at about Â£2 a litre, hopefully save me from another two sets of head light washer jets and covers this year...

Me too!
Current prices are:

1) 20 litre box of Screenwash part number: 83 12 2 181 283-Â£40.94

2) Tap for the above-part number:83 19 2 210 467-Â£2.04

Apparently due in from Germany next week!

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parapaul Colonel 118 Rep 2,216 Posts Drives: E91 330d M Sport Join Date: May 2010 Location: Stoke on Trent iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 E91 330D MSport [0.00]	Yep, I don't think it dropped below -23 here last winter, so 1:1 would be fine. However, no matter how concentrated it is, those tiny nozzles will always freeze and cause problems till the engine warms them up a bit. __________________ Just how many Yorkshire sheep can you fit inside one exhaust?
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10-18-2011, 01:57 AM	#27
wayne71 First Lieutenant 15 Rep 382 Posts Drives: 335d Join Date: May 2009 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	I think I've only topped up once since popping the headlight washer fuse last winter.
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10-19-2011, 07:10 PM	#31
AlanQS Colonel 244 Rep 2,811 Posts Drives: Jaguar XE P250 HSE Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Glasgow iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 430i m-sport G ... [0.00]	If you fill the washer bottle with 100% BMW fluid, it's good down to -63c. If the bottle is 50% BMW fluid, it is good down to -23c Given last winter, 50% seems like a good idea. And it won't save you if you remove the fuse for the headlight washers. The damage is done when the water in the pipes freeze and the washers then project out a bit from the bumper. When spring comes, they will disappear the first time you use them. I know, it happened to me. Remember also, with enough fluid and the heated washer jets, you can always use your washers on a cold winter's day which, as has been said, is when you need them most... begs the question, why are we acting like asses and not using the damn stuff!? I've never heard anything bad about the BMW washer fluid, it can be bought at a reasonable price, and it smells quite good.
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Sir_Pigley Captain 32 Rep 849 Posts Drives: 640d GC / 420i XDrive Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Banbury iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW 420i XDrive [0.00] 2015 BMW 640d Gran ... [0.00]	I use Sonax Clearview anti-freeze concentrate. This worked for me in Cumbria when the temperature outside was -14, when used in a concentration of 1:4 Having said that the 5L BMW product sold on eBay looks to be good value. I also think that BMW car care products are made by Sonax (compare the packaging of both offerings), so the screenwash is probably the same stuff.
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walshcat Private First Class 17 Rep 100 Posts Drives: bmw E92 M Sport Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: London iTrader: (0)	its a bit off the line but just to let people know that I have suffered from the head lamp washer on the left side popping out due to freezing......for the last three winters it has happened and every time it was replaced free of charge (even out of warranty last year) due to the fact BMW are aware of the issue, have claimed that its a design fault and are trying to fix the problem. If this happens to anyone this winter go straight to ur main dealer and explain that you are ware of the situation with BMW taking responsibility for the problem. If they do not offer you a free replacement ( which 99% of dealers wont ca BMW customer care who will sort the problem straight away as they have for me every year. hope this hep I may be repeating someone else..
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10-21-2011, 10:51 AM	#42
coopersim Captain 77 Rep 879 Posts Drives: 420d Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Glos. iTrader: (2)	I've ordered the 20litre "drum" and been called today to tell me it's on back order already! Works out at about £2 a litre, hopefully save me from another two sets of head light washer jets and covers this year...
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