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Jan 3 2013 03:13pm
Ok I can't find the regular just car section probably because there is none. Anyways my BMW is constantly telling me that I have low washer fluid and coolant. I fill them
Both up and maybe about 2-3 days later it will say low again. There aren't any leaks because whenever I park overnight there is no liquids or anything under it. So I'm wondering where the hell is everything going and why is it always emptying so fast??

Thanks a lot
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Jan 3 2013 04:41pm
http://forums.d2jsp.org/forum.php?f=140

and it pretty much has to be a leak.
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Jan 3 2013 05:24pm
taste your oil. if its sweet your head gasket is fucked, sorry.

thats not the only possibility of course.. just the worst.

This post was edited by shardoflard on Jan 3 2013 05:47pm
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Jan 3 2013 05:56pm
Quote (shardoflard @ Jan 3 2013 05:24pm)
taste your oil. if its sweet your head gasket is fucked, sorry.

thats not the only possibility of course.. just the worst.


the only thing is i don't get is how hes losing the windshield washer fluid and the engine coolant at the same time.

makes me think someone has messed with his car since they have nothing to do with each other yet both started going empty at the same time.
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Jan 3 2013 06:55pm
could be your sensor but if u are putting fluid into ur car every couple days theres def a leak even if not seen by eye..make sure ur oil is not watery
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Jan 3 2013 08:08pm
Quote (Subwoofer @ Jan 3 2013 05:56pm)
the only thing is i don't get is how hes losing the windshield washer fluid and the engine coolant at the same time.

makes me think someone has messed with his car since they have nothing to do with each other yet both started going empty at the same time.


lol it is pretty peculiar..

makes me think he is misunderstanding something.
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Jan 3 2013 09:27pm
See what your oil looks like.
Maybe it only leaks when it runs?
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Jan 4 2013 10:13am
Park your car for a few days (if you can) see if there are any wet spots underneath.
Put dry cardboard or something under the front end so you can see exactly where it comes from.

If it only leaks when its running, let it run idle for 20-30 minutes a few times and see if it leaks then.

It has to be a leak. It just doesn't evaporate :P
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Jan 5 2013 06:00pm
Change the oil if it looks like milk shake then it'd the head gasket. Hope you got a good mechanic that works in a garage with all the handy tools
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