Windshield Washer issue

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by humfrz

SAY WHAT ....!!






humfrz

Heroin is never the answer.

[bcj]

Monofilament fishing line would be my recommendation for clearing the nozzle.
Used to use mono for cleaning carburetor jets and passages.

The nozzle itself is usually a small captive bead with a hole through the middle you can move to aim it appropriately.
It can get turned too far and act like a ball valve in a water line.

[Sapphireho]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Heroin is never the answer.

If I had a weak squirter I'd consider main lining.

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Heroin is never the answer.

Maybe it was an insulin shot ??.......


humfrz

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Sapphireho

If I had a weak squirter I'd consider main lining.

Give it time ...... give it time ...... you're still at relatively low mileage .....


humfrz

[FRS2017]

Can anyone recommend good windscreen washer mix?

Or something to add to water that would stop gunk build up.

Cheers

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by FRS2017

Can anyone recommend good windscreen washer mix?

Or something to add to water that would stop gunk build up.

Cheers

How about a mixture of 50% vodka and 50% distilled water.....

Run a third line into the cabin .....

Seriously, I would suggest you suck the gunkie fluid out of your washer bottle, flush the lines and fill it up with whatever windshield washer fluid is sold locally .....


humfrz

[FirstWinter]

Originally Posted by FRS2017

Can anyone recommend good windscreen washer mix?

Or something to add to water that would stop gunk build up.

Cheers

I get windshield washer from the local auto parts store. Costs less than a $1 for a gallon. Nothing special and I've been using it for a bunch of cars for years. Have you figured out what was causing the blockage? Could it be dried buildup from the liquid you're using now?

[FRS2017]

Took my car to the dealer with a bit of haggling and they said they would fix it under the warranty. They ordered a new washer nozzle, haven't got the call yet to bring my car in so they prob trying to import the part from china lol

I used to use a bit of white vinegar with water, but if your not careful and you don't use the washer for a while the vinegar builds up into gunk. I think I start buying washer fluid from the store now as my warranty is ending this year and don't want to start having problems with the washer system. It doesn't look that hard to take all the clips off and get at the nozzle, but still a hassle I want to avoid.

humfrz - vodka.....lol, sure if I want my car to be a new fire red color or the next paul walker on TV

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by FRS2017

Took my car to the dealer with a bit of haggling and they said they would fix it under the warranty. They ordered a new washer nozzle, haven't got the call yet to bring my car in so they prob trying to import the part from china lol

I used to use a bit of white vinegar with water, but if your not careful and you don't use the washer for a while the vinegar builds up into gunk. I think I start buying washer fluid from the store now as my warranty is ending this year and don't want to start having problems with the washer system. It doesn't look that hard to take all the clips off and get at the nozzle, but still a hassle I want to avoid.

humfrz - vodka.....lol, sure if I want my car to be a new fire red color or the next paul walker on TV

First off, there FRS2017 ....... vinegar and water .....?? Did you grandmother recommend that solution .. ??

Yep, good plan on using store bought windshield washer solution....

As far as using vodka and water ...... you're not supposed to smoke while running your windshield washers.......

Do you know what we used back-in-the-day ..??

That's a trick question, ........ because we didn't have windshield washers on your average car back in the day .......


humfrz

[ls1ac]

Just an FYI, in Florida the washer fluid sold at most locations is 32+ and has no alcohol in it. If you leave it sitting it will start to grow black stuff in it. You may have to ask for winter washer fluid at the parts store.
I had to use a compressor to back flush the system on one of my cars. Rainx makes a fluid with silicone and alcohol in it that also seems to fight growing things.

[FRS2017]

humfrz

bought some tablets off ebay as they cheap and I can mix them in water to make 4L with each tablet.

I use white vinegar all around the house and use to clean my Toyota 86 Windows, does a great job and only $2 for 2L of it.

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by FRS2017

............humfrz

bought some tablets off ebay as they cheap and I can mix them in water to make 4L with each tablet.

I use white vinegar all around the house and use to clean my Toyota 86 Windows, does a great job and only $2 for 2L of it.

Well, I reckon those tablets would work OK ...... if the temperature never dropped below freezing.......

Do you know what those tablets are made of ...... ?? .......

Yep, vinegar can be a very useful household product.

Back in my grandfathers day, the adult per capita use of vinegar in the US was about 50 gallons per year.


humfrz

[EzyBreezy]

I had a car with similar problem. At the bottom of your winshield washer fluid bottle there should be a small pump with an electrical connection. That piece could be faulty. I would suggest replacing it. Instead of blowing through the lines just replace them tho i doubt thats your problem.

You can go dealer specific part or local parts store should also stock the item.