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Jan 3 2013 05:39pm
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 05:59pm
i don't see how you can empty your windshield washer fluid without using it if you don't have any leaks.
and as for coolant if you really don't have any leaks check for white smoke out of your exhaust, witch is nothing good, multiple things could cause this problem
how much liquid would you say you add after those 2-3 days?

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Jan 3 2013 06:22pm
Quote (KillingHazard @ Jan 3 2013 07:39pm)
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


Well thats because it is leaking and you just don't know where.
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Jan 3 2013 07:45pm
2004 745i --> I found your problem
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Quote (ride686 @ Jan 3 2013 08:45pm)
2004 745i --> I found your problem


lulz, but I agree with nickerbocker.
If it isn't in there anymore, it has to have went somewhere. Try letting it run for a few minutes while you watch for leaks. If it is leaking and just evaporating off the manifold or something, you should be able to smell it.
As for the washer fluid, I think thats in a plastic jug, and those can have hairline cracks that only leak while you're moving.
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Jan 4 2013 11:57am
I have a small pin sized hole in the radiator of my chevy truck and it only ever leaks when I shut it off after a long drive for a minute then stops so its hard to notice. I don't have to fill my coolant very often though so you would think if yours was leaking quite a bit more than mine you would notice for sure.

Windshield fluid is an odd one..

This post was edited by Killerme99 on Jan 4 2013 11:58am
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Quote (Killerme99 @ Jan 4 2013 12:57pm)
I have a small pin sized hole in the radiator of my chevy truck and it only ever leaks when I shut it off after a long drive for a minute then stops so its hard to notice. I don't have to fill my coolant very often though so you would think if yours was leaking quite a bit more than mine you would notice for sure.

Windshield fluid is an odd one..


havent you ever heard of pepper?
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havent you ever heard of pepper?


Not familiar with pepper.?
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havent you ever heard of pepper?


I gave up trying to seal it... spent more time messing with it than its worth lol

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