Leave car in the rain for a whole day - harmful?

RocketRomeo · 06-22-2018, 08:03 AM

I hope you don’t live here in the UK... lol

ParadigmDawg · 06-22-2018, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by sor

Unfortunately there's a shortage of blinker fluid. If you can drive around to all of your local auto part stores and manage to find a bottle you can probably sell it for many times what you paid.

Watered down meth will work in a pinch.

GL · 06-22-2018, 08:12 AM

Maybe all of you that responded got trolled?

darksky1 · 06-22-2018, 08:17 AM

Members , i have a problem, i left my x3 a night in the rain and in the morning i found a x1, what can i do

sor · 06-22-2018, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by GL

Maybe all of you that responded got trolled?

It doesn't count as trolling if you enjoyed it

kevinzhao860 · 06-22-2018, 08:39 AM

delete

Kief · 06-22-2018, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by GL

Maybe all of you that responded got trolled?

But you just responded to this Thread too

Kief · 06-22-2018, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by kevinzhao860

delete

Sea-Tac · 06-22-2018, 09:41 AM

OMFG I can’t believe this question.

XXX3 · 06-22-2018, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by pheerIx

Next to the power steering reservoir

...and the power steering reservoir is next to the FLUX CAPACITOR.

Sea-Tac · 06-22-2018, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by XXX3

...and the power steering reservoir is next to the FLUX CAPACITOR.

That used to be the case with the 2017 X3's. On the 2018's the flux capacitor is next to the clavinvox about 4 inches down line from the eigenharp. And if you leave it out in the rain and the clavinvox gets wet (as they are known to do), then you're in for serious repair work AND its not cheap.

That's why those of us who live in rainy climates like the Pacific Northwest cover our cars with poly lined car covers.

Sea-Tac · 06-22-2018, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Dillinger

While everyone's answering the question, can someone tell me where to add the blinker fluid?

Its really easy. Locate the dicktie - front engine compartment - passenger side - green cap. You can't miss it. Flip the cap up and add fluid.

BMW part number: 61-67-7-438-768. About $17.00 for 32 ounces. It doesn't take much, so don't over fill. It should last 3 -4 years with routine fills.

Hope this helps.

r3t1cal · 06-22-2018, 02:43 PM

OP is either:

a) laughing maliciously with happiness upon the activity of this thread
b) crying in sadness from all of the answers.
c) a innocent child

If this poster was serious I have so many questions:

- Have you ever been outside?
- Have you ever seen the rain before?
- Have you ever seen a car before?
- Whats the rain like where your from, acid?
- How old are you?

but this is probably a troll...

JSY · 06-22-2018, 02:47 PM

OP is never going to post here again.

Scout10 · 06-22-2018, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by kevinzhao860

Hey guys. Weather sucks today, but my parking space is outside so the car will be exposed to heavy rain today. Is it harmful to the paint?

hope you know we just fooolin . . . . do you live in Colorado ?

Bimar · 06-22-2018, 10:16 PM

This is the same guy who was complaining his iPhone 7 was not charging on the wireless charger of his M40i...someone hold my beer!

Alf89 · 06-22-2018, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by X4guy

This is the same guy who was complaining his iPhone 7 was not charging on the wireless charger of his M40i...someone hold my beer!

Ban. Who needs trolls or idiots on the forums?

city1991 · 06-23-2018, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Kief

No disrespect, but seriously?? Perhaps there's more to the question that I'm not getting?

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Originally Posted by Kief

No disrespect, but seriously?? Perhaps there's more to the question that I'm not getting?

My thoughts exactly. Is it acid rain? LMAO

jbtco · 06-23-2018, 03:44 AM

The biggest hazard to paintwork in the UK is stones and other debris thrown up from the road so to protect car it should be garaged at all times and not driven on the road.

XXX3 · 06-24-2018, 11:14 PM

Many people think that when the car sits under the rain, that the rain water will wash the dirt and salt off the car. Not true. Actually, rain water can cause even more damage than it helps. ... The rain water eventually evaporates, leaving a thin layer of pollutants that can damage your car's finish.

I think he may be on to something!

midster · 06-25-2018, 03:11 AM

That sounds so Chinese!

Scout10 · 07-01-2018, 06:13 PM

i knew i shouldn't have bought a vehicle with paint on it !

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