Need to drain/clean the windshield Wiper resevior - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

SuicideBeta · 05-31-2018, 12:49 PM

So last night at the begining of my 300 mile trip back to miami... a bug splattered on my windshield. I begin to spray the wiper fluid on the window and the wipers starts to smudge oil on both sides of my windshield..

I pull over when i get a chance and inspect everything... Looks like i have some algae in the wiper tank.

I want to clean out/ flush the tank with some dishwashing soap and a drop of bleach but i would need to drain the frickin thing first and i cant find any info on it.

I dont want to just push everything through the system as i dont want algae clogging up the nozzles. I cant find a drain on it... I can only find the pump, but no info on how to remove it.

Help Me :Insert Kevin Hart meme Here:

gravitylover · 05-31-2018, 01:27 PM

I would probably just cheat and pour some bleach in there, drive around on some bumpy roads and then just run it through. Maybe pull the hose off so the nozzles don't get clogged and spray bleach all over the car then drain the used crap into a bucket. I haven't been in there but I bet you have to pull the bumper cover or something similarly complicated to get the reservoir out.

8RZ · 05-31-2018, 01:29 PM

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SuicideBeta · 05-31-2018, 02:08 PM

Doesnt sound like a bad idea... Use the siphon to get the ammonia stuff out... then add water and bleach and drive and agitate... then run it out the line.... Hmmm...
That oil from the algae prolly adding dish soap

humfrz · 05-31-2018, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by SuicideBeta

Doesnt sound like a bad idea... Use the siphon to get the ammonia stuff out... then add water and bleach and drive and agitate... then run it out the line.... Hmmm...
That oil from the algae prolly adding dish soap

Yep, suck the old fluid out ……. then I would suggest you disconnect the washer hoses at the nozzles and pump some fresh water through the system.

humfrz

SuicideBeta · 05-31-2018, 05:32 PM

Well all done..

Siphoned all the old stuff
Added water and Flushed out twice
Added small amount of bleach and dawn with some water.
Drove around like a goddamn fool.
Let sit for 2 hours
Flushed thoroughly
Then re-detailed the windows and washed the car.

Ill report back if anything strange happens down the line.

Ill leave you guys with this fresh pic

Kaotic Lazagna · 05-31-2018, 05:53 PM

hmmm, never thought about this. I've actually never used my windshield washer before ever since I bought mine new. If it doesn't work from the factory, I wouldn't even know. LOL.

SuicideBeta · 05-31-2018, 06:56 PM

are there no birds, bugs, or rain where you live? O_o

humfrz · 05-31-2018, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by SuicideBeta

are there no birds, bugs, or rain where you live? O_o

They all moved out ……. cost of living was too high. Plus drought.

humfrz

Kaotic Lazagna · 06-04-2018, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by SuicideBeta

are there no birds, bugs, or rain where you live? O_o

Reply for me? If so, I wax all my windows, so rain just beads off. Bird crap I wipe off with a waterless cleaner and MF towel. Bug guts don't bother me too much, and by the time I've accumulated enough, I wash the car. Only times I ever used my wipers is when condensation forms when parked, or if it is a light enough mist where the water doesn't bead together to fling off.

gravitylover · 06-04-2018, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by SuicideBeta

Ill leave you guys with this fresh pic

Too shiny. That can't be real.

05-31-2018, 12:49 PM	#1
SuicideBeta Junior Member Join Date: May 2017 Drives: 2013 Asphalt FR-s MT Location: Miami FL Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Need to drain/clean the windshield Wiper resevior So last night at the begining of my 300 mile trip back to miami... a bug splattered on my windshield. I begin to spray the wiper fluid on the window and the wipers starts to smudge oil on both sides of my windshield.. I pull over when i get a chance and inspect everything... Looks like i have some algae in the wiper tank. I want to clean out/ flush the tank with some dishwashing soap and a drop of bleach but i would need to drain the frickin thing first and i cant find any info on it. I dont want to just push everything through the system as i dont want algae clogging up the nozzles. I cant find a drain on it... I can only find the pump, but no info on how to remove it. Help Me :Insert Kevin Hart meme Here:

05-31-2018, 01:27 PM	#2
gravitylover Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Drives: 2013 BRZ Premium 6MT White Location: SE NY Posts: 1,503 Thanks: 1,218 Thanked 669 Times in 474 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I would probably just cheat and pour some bleach in there, drive around on some bumpy roads and then just run it through. Maybe pull the hose off so the nozzles don't get clogged and spray bleach all over the car then drain the used crap into a bucket. I haven't been in there but I bet you have to pull the bumper cover or something similarly complicated to get the reservoir out. __________________

05-31-2018, 05:32 PM	#6
SuicideBeta Junior Member Join Date: May 2017 Drives: 2013 Asphalt FR-s MT Location: Miami FL Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Well all done.. Siphoned all the old stuff Added water and Flushed out twice Added small amount of bleach and dawn with some water. Drove around like a goddamn fool. Let sit for 2 hours Flushed thoroughly Then re-detailed the windows and washed the car. Ill report back if anything strange happens down the line. Ill leave you guys with this fresh pic Last edited by SuicideBeta; 05-31-2018 at 07:27 PM. Reason: license plate

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05-31-2018, 02:08 PM	#4
SuicideBeta Junior Member Join Date: May 2017 Drives: 2013 Asphalt FR-s MT Location: Miami FL Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Doesnt sound like a bad idea... Use the siphon to get the ammonia stuff out... then add water and bleach and drive and agitate... then run it out the line.... Hmmm... That oil from the algae prolly adding dish soap

05-31-2018, 05:53 PM	#7
Kaotic Lazagna Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Drives: GR Corolla Location: Lathrop, CA Posts: 4,943 Thanks: 3,096 Thanked 3,028 Times in 1,865 Posts Mentioned: 40 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	hmmm, never thought about this. I've actually never used my windshield washer before ever since I bought mine new. If it doesn't work from the factory, I wouldn't even know. LOL.

05-31-2018, 06:56 PM	#8
SuicideBeta Junior Member Join Date: May 2017 Drives: 2013 Asphalt FR-s MT Location: Miami FL Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	are there no birds, bugs, or rain where you live? O_o

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