Had my E89 into the ‘stealer’ for MOT and brake fluid change… £125; then received a call… failed the MOT… the washer filters need a clean as the washers are not working… a further £180; I said I’d collect it and do it myself, took me 30mins to remove reservoir, clean filters and replace!
Treated myself and the missus with fish and chips
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E89 2014 - Window Washer Filters
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- Lifer
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E89 2014 - Window Washer Filters
They seem a good breeding ground for sludge.
Needs something in the water to kill the bugs.
My tap water is not chlorinated so my car can suffer this if i don't put wash fluid in.
Reminds me, stuff i bought was clear liquid, i need some more.
Needs something in the water to kill the bugs.
My tap water is not chlorinated so my car can suffer this if i don't put wash fluid in.
Reminds me, stuff i bought was clear liquid, i need some more.
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- Lifer
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Every day is a school day. I never knew these existed. Thanks for the heads-up
All good things come to those who wait. I'm really impatient which explains a lot.
F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!
F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!
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E89 2014 - Window Washer Filters
Yes, it's a common problem on BMWs.
OE BMW washer fluid doesn't seem to mix with any other brand so you get algae sludge. Plain water is a no-no too!
I've done that job on an E86 and an E46. After cleaning the filters I stuck to one brand of screenwash and never had a problem.
Just praying it never happens to my E90 3 Series as the reservoir in behind the wheel-arch liner.
OE BMW washer fluid doesn't seem to mix with any other brand so you get algae sludge. Plain water is a no-no too!
I've done that job on an E86 and an E46. After cleaning the filters I stuck to one brand of screenwash and never had a problem.
Just praying it never happens to my E90 3 Series as the reservoir in behind the wheel-arch liner.
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Gone - Montego Blue
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Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
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E89 2014 - Window Washer Filters
Yeah to be fair, on the E89 I could get away with doing this yearly… 15min job.
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- Lifer
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E89 2014 - Window Washer Filters
I daren't look at mine. It never goes anywhere near rain, or main roads, so not even sure if the washers work TBH (which stalk is it BTW)
All good things come to those who wait. I'm really impatient which explains a lot.
F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!
F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!