FYI - Washer Fluid light - Page 2 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Ben_G · 12-21-2012, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pheoxs

During the winter months with so much slush and stuff getting kicked up driving its not uncommon to go through a jug of wiper fluid every other week (sometimes more often even)

If the roads are clear and its just bugs, yeah use a squeegee.

Whoa...i thought I used a lot of fluid... I thought one a month was bad.....

White64Goat · 12-21-2012, 04:04 PM

"You have to check the level of the reservoir manually using the supplied dipstick..."

I assume that would be the dipstick behind the steering wheel......?

slizoth · 12-21-2012, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pheoxs

During the winter months with so much slush and stuff getting kicked up driving its not uncommon to go through a jug of wiper fluid every other week (sometimes more often even)

If the roads are clear and its just bugs, yeah use a squeegee.

Holy crap, I'll consider myself lucky then.

Ben_G · 12-21-2012, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by White64Goat

"You have to check the level of the reservoir manually using the supplied dipstick..."

I assume that would be the dipstick behind the steering wheel......?

Well, if that's how it's gonna be, then it's a two dipstick process....the dipstick behind the wheel needs to open the hood, open the windshield washer reservoir, and use the dipstick in there to read how much is left.

Jayde · 12-21-2012, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by lazyluka

This?

http://kalecoauto.com/index.php?main...2b97q8mq72ks44

I joke about these at work from time to time. I had to go around showing people that they were real! Heh, Thanks for the link!

I've used my washer maybe 3 times since I bought the car? I was shocked at how much it covers the glass compared to my old car.

chulooz · 12-21-2012, 04:27 PM

These threads never get old.

Nope your *drivers* car has one less unnecessary part developed for the masses.

Ben_G · 12-21-2012, 04:33 PM

I can see why Americans have such a bad rap. My original post was not a complaint. It was merely a comment, posted in hopes that it would be helpful to some so that they won't be caught IN THE WINTER without fluid so that they can stay safe.

It had NOTHING to do with "missing features" or "i'm whining because i ran out of fluid" or "my other car squirts better than you", yet you all have to make it a pissing match out of fucking nothing.

Turbowned · 12-21-2012, 04:34 PM

When your nozzles stop shooting out washer fluid, add more. That's your warning.

Rayme · 12-21-2012, 04:40 PM

You should have posted this in the Canadian forums

Ben_G · 12-21-2012, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ottopilot

You should have posted this in the Canadian forums

*shrug* I figured that a bunch of states get snow and slush too....

jmaryt · 12-22-2012, 02:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rawbz

wow really? This is pretty important for people in snowy regions since washer fluid can be the difference between seeing and not seeing in the dirty portion of winter..

I didn't know this and is actually an issue for me since I don't hand wash my car ever during the cold months, so will have to keep an eye out!

very true,but i never rely on an "idiot" light to remind me! always check and fill
especially after i use it a lot!..

jmaryt · 12-22-2012, 02:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rawbz

wow really? This is pretty important for people in snowy regions since washer fluid can be the difference between seeing and not seeing in the dirty portion of winter..

I didn't know this and is actually an issue for me since I don't hand wash my car ever during the cold months, so will have to keep an eye out!

Quote:

Originally Posted by GNS

Okay, let's think about that for a second.

Most drivers don't even know how to check their oil, much less pop the hood open. Most of them don't even care to. Car makers should be taking this axiom to heart - consumers are ignorant and stupid.

Unexpectedly running out of washer fluid is normally not a big problem - in sunny climes. Ever run out of washer fluid in the winter when you need to de-ice the windshield, or when you need to clean off salt and grime? I have...not very fun, extremely dangerous in fact.

damn straight!

jmaryt · 12-22-2012, 02:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ben_G

I can see why Americans have such a bad rap. My original post was not a complaint. It was merely a comment, posted in hopes that it would be helpful to some so that they won't be caught IN THE WINTER without fluid so that they can stay safe.

It had NOTHING to do with "missing features" or "i'm whining because i ran out of fluid" or "my other car squirts better than you", yet you all have to make it a pissing match out of fucking nothing.

ehe! eh! he! yeah! you noticed that!.seems like americans have a stick up their asses most of the time! don't it? well there is an element of truth to that,because we got a f**kin' "airhead" runnin' the country!

chuy21 · 12-22-2012, 05:27 AM

I voted for the airhead

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