[BillD1953]

Both my 2012 MB GLK and 2015 ML350 do not tolerate RainX

The washer works GREAT but the "fill up washer fluid" warning is on ALL the time with RainX.

I'll stick with regular year round washer fluid when the new 228i arrives next month

[etinifni]

I just use a bottle of the BMW blue stuff with distilled water.

[icwhatudidthere]

I was having Washer Fluid warnings a week ago. Filled up half way with some Rain X fluid I had in the garage. Warnings went away immediately. Even down to 12 degrees F this past week, no warnings.

Seems to be no problem with mine. 2016 F36.

[tex2670]

Originally Posted by icwhatudidthere

I was having Washer Fluid warnings a week ago. Filled up half way with some Rain X fluid I had in the garage. Warnings went away immediately. Even down to 12 degrees F this past week, no warnings.

Seems to be no problem with mine. 2016 F36.

I use the basic blue fluid from Walmart or Pep Boys, without any problems. I would stay away from the Rain-X or other fluids with additives.

[mfstrby]

Anyone ever tried using Laurentide from Costco?

[Wires]

Originally Posted by colonel_bagshot

Anyone ever tried using Laurentide from Costco?

It's amazing. I've used that exclusively for the past 10 years. It doesn't streak, it doesn't freeze on the glass. It just works. And it's typically cheaper than anything else you will buy.

Whatever BMW loaded in my F30 at the factory (dealership?) was brutal. Started to freeze on the glass at -20C.

[mfstrby]

Originally Posted by Wires

It's amazing. I've used that exclusively for the past 10 years. It doesn't streak, it doesn't freeze on the glass. It just works. And it's typically cheaper than anything else you will buy.

Whatever BMW loaded in my F30 at the factory (dealership?) was brutal. Started to freeze on the glass at -20C.

Doesnt cause any problem with the sensor? I also like it with my other car but hesitating to use with my f30.

[Wires]

No issues at all.

[cncmastr]

Originally Posted by andrew335

Does anyone know if the washer fluid that BMW sells online here: http://www.shopbmwusa.com/PRODUCT/49...nterId=1681501

is the same stuff they use to fill the car at the factory?

I know this sounds crazy, but I strongly prefer the factory washer fluid. It "suds" up unlike the regular blue stuff in stores and has a nice smell.
It really seems to cut through the road salt and grime very well.

Years ago, I bought concentrate from the dealer that was mixed with water. It was clear, not blue, and very expensive. The pricing for the gallon in the link is quite reasonable, as long as it is not the same generic stuff you can buy at any super market.

-Andrew

Btw - I have the same feelings about the factory fill stuff too.