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Wiper Fluid

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by IansTaco, Sep 1, 2021.

  1. Sep 1, 2021 at 2:05 PM
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    IansTaco

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    I used my wipers to wash my windshield today (maybe one of the first times), could smell strong odor of the fluid with all windows closed....what gives?
     
  2. Sep 1, 2021 at 2:06 PM
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    Stagnant washer fluid, first time used. My 21 was the same
     
  3. Sep 1, 2021 at 2:08 PM
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    Great thanks, didn't want something to deal with. Otherwise truck is awesome.
    signed fellow masshole lol.
     
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    Where are you
     
  5. Sep 1, 2021 at 2:09 PM
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    2016Tacoman

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    The intake for the vents is right under the windshield. Turn on recirc.
     
  6. Sep 1, 2021 at 2:09 PM
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    The odor is being suck in from the window cowl when you do not use recycled air from the cabin
     
  7. Sep 1, 2021 at 2:10 PM
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    Beat you by a second !
     
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    :fistbump:
     
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    Hmmmmmm I never have the recirculated air on
     
  10. Sep 1, 2021 at 2:11 PM
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    :drunk::cheers:
     
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  11. Sep 1, 2021 at 2:12 PM
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    Comes in handy when passing a garbage truck.
    AC and heat work better too. However condensation does not, won't allow recirc.
     
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  12. Sep 1, 2021 at 2:13 PM
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    in middleton, mostly in nh tho
     
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    Just was stuck behind one of those would have been nice to know that thanks
     
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    Its much worse on the motorcycle....lol
     
  15. Sep 1, 2021 at 2:49 PM
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    I've bought washer fluid before that was made with recycled treatment plant water and didn't realize until I turned the wipers on.:puke:

    I always read the label before buying it now. ;)
     
  16. Sep 1, 2021 at 2:50 PM
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    holy crap, that's a thing?
     
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    In the Summer I use 50 50 water/vinegar with a dash of dish water soap and smell like french fries lol. Winter that is a different story will by the stuff that is good to -40.
     

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