Leaking washer bottle?

[rj1986]

Hi all,

I got a warning on my x5 that washer level was low.I thought it was a bit odd considering i filled it up about 3 weeks ago.
I put it down to me using it alot, and filled it up last night with about 4litres of water (warm tap, so it wouldn't freeze on contact with anything) and about 400ml of BMW winter screen wash.

Come out this morning with a puddle of ice under the car, and a small icicle from the front drivers wheel arch, and the strong smell of anti freeze inside the car.
Tried washing the screens, a strong burst to start, then nothing. And nothing on the rear. Motor was sounding strong.

So is it leaking, or is it me being paranoid, and the water is frozen in the bottle?

Thanks
Rich

[Sticks.]

Could've frozen in the headlight washers, which then don't close properly, and drain the bottle. If it's like a 3 Series, that is. Do a search, regular problem this time of year.

[roofer]

Common problem, either the hose to bottle has split or the bottle itself. A pig to get to up under the wheelarch.

[rj1986]

Cheers guys, i'll give it a couple of days before phoning the dealer (I've only had it 4 weeks).
I had to clean the filters on my one series- was and absolute pain in the arse to get the wheel off, arch lining etc

UPDATE: I have to go to the dealers now, as the bloody headlight washer flew off whilst frozen- according to google, a common fault!

Edited by rj1986 on Monday 13th February 12:51

Edited by rj1986 on Monday 13th February 12:51