2004-2013 BMW 3-Series Add Windshield Washer Fluid
This guide provides instructions on how to add windshield washer fluid on BMW 3-Series E90 E91 E92 E93.
Adding windshield washer fluid on a BMW 3-Series is easy and takes only a few minutes. If your 3-Series washer fluid is low, you will get a warning message on your instrument cluster. Add windshield washer fluid at your earliest convenience.
What you will need
- Washer Fluid
Procedure
- Open Hood. Pull the hood release underneath the dashboard of your 3-Series. Open the hood to access the washer fluid reservoir.

- Locate Windshield Fluid Reservoir. The washer fluid reservoir on BMW 3-Series has a black cap. The cap has a wiper symbol on top. The reservoir is located on the passenger side near the strut tower.

- Open the washer reservoir cap by pushing the cap up.

- Add washer fluid until the level gets about two inches below the reservoir cap.
We hope you find the 2004-2013 BMW 3-Series Add Windshield Washer Fluid guide helpful. Check these troubleshooting and repair guides for more help on your BMW.
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