Download Article A quick and easy guide to refilling windshield washer fluid in any vehicle Download Article
If your windshield washer jets don’t spray anything when you engage them or the low washer fluid light comes on in your vehicle, it is likely time to refill the windshield washer fluid reservoir. In most vehicles, refilling the washer fluid is a very straight forward process. Purchase new washer fluid at your local large retail or auto parts store. There are no tools required for this project. Things You Should Know
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ReferencesAbout This ArticleArticle SummaryX To add windshield washer fluid to your vehicle, first locate the windshield washer fluid reservoir. It is usually located along the side of the engine bay near the windshield. The reservoir lid is marked with an image of a windshield with a jet of liquid in front of it or a pair of moving windshield wipers. Check the sides of the reservoir to see how far below the fill line the liquid is, or use the built-in dipstick if it has one. To start filling, flip up the cap on the reservoir or unscrew it and set it aside. Use a funnel or the spout on the bottle of windshield wiper fluid to carefully pour the fluid in until it reaches the fill line. If your reservoir doesn’t have a fill line, use a dipstick to check the level of fluid instead. Be careful not to overfill the reservoir, since overfilling can cause leaks or damage the reservoir. Put the cap back on, then start your car and test the windshield washer to make sure it’s working properly. To learn how to choose a type of windshield washer fluid, keep reading! Did this summary help you? Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 304,980 times. Did this article help you?Why won't my windshield wipers spray water?If your washer fluid won't spray, it may be because your washer fluid reservoir is empty. I know it seems obvious, but how many times do we overlook the obvious in our everyday lives. The windshield washer fluid reservoir is easy to locate. Most of the time it has a picture of the washers on the reservoir cap.
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