When do you replenish your windshield wiper fluid?

Ron Scott · 08-01-2012, 09:50 PM

I understand you can ruin the pump if you let it go down so low that air bubbles get sucked into the system?

Whatdayathink?

raceing86 · 08-01-2012, 11:18 PM

Its bad for any liquid pump to get air in it. I replace mine when I run out, but it also gives you a warning when it gets low. Operating the pump for a split second without any fluid isn't going to hurt it, but don't try to hold it down hoping for more fluid to come out.

Gel214th · 08-02-2012, 08:17 AM

I was a bit surprised at the process to fill the fluid. THere's a hard bottom and a small hole on the side. The result is that if you use a hose water flies everywhere!

How are you all filling the reservoir?

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raceing86 Private First Class 26 Rep 159 Posts Drives: '13 335i Sport Melb. Red Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Savannah, GA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW 335i [10.00]	Its bad for any liquid pump to get air in it. I replace mine when I run out, but it also gives you a warning when it gets low. Operating the pump for a split second without any fluid isn't going to hurt it, but don't try to hold it down hoping for more fluid to come out. __________________ 2013 335i F30 Melb Red Dakota Black/Red highlight Sport Line, Driver Assistance, Driver Assistance Plus, Dynamic Handling, Premium Pkg, Tech Pkg, Sport Auto Trans, Active Cruise Control, Heated Front Seats, Auto High Beams, Parking Assistant, Harmon Kardon
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Gel214th Private 20 Rep 58 Posts Drives: Melbourne Red BMW 328i sport Join Date: May 2008 Location: Trinidad iTrader: (0)	I was a bit surprised at the process to fill the fluid. THere's a hard bottom and a small hole on the side. The result is that if you use a hose water flies everywhere! How are you all filling the reservoir?
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