How I fixed my BMW washer fluid reservoir leak / O-Ring

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@andyb6851 Жыл бұрын

Those plastic rivets at 1:20 can be removed by just pushing the pins through, I used a very small allen for instance. To reinstall them just push the rivet in first, and then press in that pin. Thanks for this video, I followed it and fixed a slow leak on my 5 series.

@leorcid 4 ай бұрын

In my case, similar to the case in this video, those are aluminum rivets, not plastic ones with a stopper in the middle. I guess I will have to file them off or drill them open. F10 520D.

@thomashowe5374 12 күн бұрын

Awesome video. This must be a common problem. I’m having the same problem

@pushbbcp 4 ай бұрын

I had the same issue in my 2018 X1. Put RainX and Shop Pro from AutoZone and they both leaked out in less than 24 hours. I lived with no washer fluid for a couple of months and came across a post on some BMW forum where the guy said it stopped leaking when he put BMW washer fluid. So I decided to try it and like magic it stopped leaking. The only explanation I have is that the BMW windshield fluid comes as a concentrate. Maybe their water to concentrate ratio makes it thicker? Perhaps? I don't know but I'm sure glad I didn't spend time and money on trying to fix it. It's been a week and I don't see it leaking. I will update this post if it starts leaking again. Worth a try. It was a $6 fix

@chadj6380 2 ай бұрын

Is it still not leaking?

@chadj6380 2 ай бұрын

having same issue with mine

@pushbbcp 2 ай бұрын

@@chadj6380 yep, haven't had it leak since. Good as new. Give it a try if you are having the same issue

@davidhenning9433 Жыл бұрын

Do you remember what the thickness of the new o-ring was?

@SummermoonUK 6 ай бұрын

7/8 ths.

@turbo97semax 7 ай бұрын

I pushed the center pin on the rivets in, but they can get lost in the fender well so would be good to buy some backups. Also, I put a small amount of vaseline on the o-ring to help it seat and seal. Finally, I put zip ties on the filler neck opening (between the reservoir and fill neck) to "clamp" it tight on to the o-ring. The plastic can fatigue and stretch a little.Not sure how much it helps but it is extra peace of mind.

@shayneliburd5043 Жыл бұрын

My 2006 M5 leaked, mechanic fixed it. My 2015 M5 is leaking, will try to fix myself! Thank you!

@JDRsvc Жыл бұрын

Have same problem, thanks for the info

@XxxXxx-t3o Жыл бұрын

Size ring 25mm/2,5mm=25/30mm

@jeandorce3363 3 ай бұрын

I have an X5 and the windshield washer fluid leaks once I use it. I can have a full container until I use it. What do you think it is?

@marcin3798 9 ай бұрын

Can you provide the dimensions of the O-ring?

@wonderwalls3565 Ай бұрын

why dont these O rings go bad on Toyotas? never heard anyone changing O rings on Toyotas.

@RobinPM100 6 ай бұрын

my washer fluid (BMW X5 E53) started to leak after I had my BMW serviced in the authorised BMW servis 😂 they exchanged me one front Xenon light + igniting sparks, since then it takes 14 days and my full washer fluid reservoir is completely empty, they fu.ked something up during exchange!!!

@rosannarodriguez9444 Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!!

@Moazmishariff Жыл бұрын

Thanks man

@VadimBogomazov Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot 🙏

@samiulhoque5865 Жыл бұрын

Where did you buy O ring from?

@AutoDad Жыл бұрын

Local hardware store

@rhirwin10 Жыл бұрын

I would guess that a BMW uses metric dimensioned O-rings vs. imperial sized O-rings -

@Dariusz_Jagielski Жыл бұрын

Hey, I have the same washer fluid leak, could you give me the exact dimensions? I am from Europe, I understand that 1inch = 25mm? Which CS or OD dimensions i need?

@XxxXxx-t3o Жыл бұрын

In size 25mm/2,5mm=25/30mm