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Changed out old wiper fluid

Discussion in 'New Members' started by Robdillon, Dec 28, 2020.

  1. Dec 28, 2020 at 3:22 PM
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    Robdillon

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    Hi all first post but have used the site for advice
    Moved to mountains recently and wiper sprayer wouldnt work thought it might be clogged sprayer
    Drove me batty
    Opened top and probed bottom of reservoir and heard crunchy of ice at bottom
    Had to remove bolts and disconnect electrical
    Could then dump out old fluid and a tons of black gunk came out with it
    Still couldn’t get the reservoir all the way out but got enough out

    cheers
     
  2. Dec 28, 2020 at 3:25 PM
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    BINK05TRD

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    Welcome Rob :cheers:
     
  3. Dec 28, 2020 at 3:26 PM
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    Robdillon

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    Fill it with winter blend windshield washer fluid.
    It melts ice and doesn't freeze.
     
  5. Dec 28, 2020 at 3:30 PM
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    buckhuntin-tacoma

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  7. Dec 28, 2020 at 3:49 PM
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    Thanks all
    Put -30 F fluid in
    Darn Cali fluid !:annoyed:
     
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  8. Dec 28, 2020 at 4:15 PM
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    Black DOG Lila

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    Could have shatered the reservoir:mad:
    Count your blessings :thumbsup:
     
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  9. Dec 30, 2020 at 4:06 PM
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  10. Dec 31, 2020 at 10:08 AM
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