Washer Fluid Indicator - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Tdot · 02-17-2013, 05:00 PM

So my washer fluid ran out today and there was no light that came on to indicate the fluid was low.

Anyone else run into this annoyance or could there be something wrong with mine?

Burrcold · 02-17-2013, 05:01 PM

There is no indicator unfortunately.

The359 · 02-17-2013, 05:02 PM

I don't think I've ever seen a car with a washer fluid indicator light...

sbxjap · 02-17-2013, 05:02 PM

No indicator, lol.... Just check it like u check your other fluids.

Burrcold · 02-17-2013, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The359

I don't think I've ever seen a car with a washer fluid indicator light...

Really? I don't think I've ever owned a car that DIDN'T have one (the little icon on the gauge cluster).

The359 · 02-17-2013, 05:14 PM

No such thing on a '98 Pontiac Grand Prix or '01 Olds Alero that I recall.

Trojan_SC · 02-17-2013, 05:30 PM

Don't have one in my FJ Cruiser. Mom doesn't have one on her MDX or Dad's Tacoma. Quit being spoiled and check your fluids the old fashioned way lol ;P

Burrcold · 02-17-2013, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trojan_SC

Don't have one in my FJ Cruiser. Mom doesn't have one on her MDX or Dad's Tacoma. Quit being spoiled and check your fluids the old fashioned way lol ;P

Strange, there is an indicator on all 3 of those cars here in Canada.

whaap · 02-17-2013, 05:52 PM

There's a good chance a lot of people have them and don't know it. If the fluid looks a little low and they keep it filled it's possible the fluid never got low enough for the indicator to come on.

fatoni · 02-17-2013, 06:50 PM

this might be the most ridiculous complaint about a car ive ever heard. the fact that its been discussed more than once on the brz forum is crazy to me. maybe its just the fact that i live in socal. why not just keep a bottle in the trunk for when you run out?

ST185RC · 02-17-2013, 07:12 PM

There is an indicator, in black, in the reservoir to tell you what the normal washer fluid level should be at.

A little time under the hood goes a long way.

BRZfan · 02-17-2013, 07:59 PM

Really? What cars are you referring to?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burrcold

Really? I don't think I've ever owned a car that DIDN'T have one (the little icon on the gauge cluster).

BRZfan · 02-17-2013, 08:08 PM

Not only that, but one can also tell if it has de-icer in it by the blue (typically) color. How 'bout dat?
AMAZING the knowledge one gains when a little look under the hood (that big 'lid' that one opens up at the front of the car so one can see the engine) can bring.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ST185RC

There is an indicator, in black, in the reservoir to tell you what the normal washer fluid level should be at.

A little time under the hood goes a long way.

Burrcold · 02-17-2013, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BRZfan

Really? What cars are you referring to?

Civic, Celica's, Lexus IS, GTI, G35 Coupe, Genesis Coupe, Maxima, etc.

02-17-2013, 05:00 PM	#1
Tdot Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: Subaru BRZ Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 64 Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Washer Fluid Indicator So my washer fluid ran out today and there was no light that came on to indicate the fluid was low. Anyone else run into this annoyance or could there be something wrong with mine?

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Burrcold Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Drives: Subaru BRZ Limited Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 2,624 Thanks: 763 Thanked 1,586 Times in 776 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	There is no indicator unfortunately. __________________

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The359 X Rated Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: 2017 BRZ Series.Yellow Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 265 Thanks: 16 Thanked 113 Times in 63 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I don't think I've ever seen a car with a washer fluid indicator light... __________________ NULLA TENACI INVIA EST VIA My BRZ

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The359 X Rated Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: 2017 BRZ Series.Yellow Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 265 Thanks: 16 Thanked 113 Times in 63 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	No such thing on a '98 Pontiac Grand Prix or '01 Olds Alero that I recall. __________________ NULLA TENACI INVIA EST VIA My BRZ

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ST185RC Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: White Out FR-S Location: Canada Posts: 672 Thanks: 31 Thanked 511 Times in 242 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	There is an indicator, in black, in the reservoir to tell you what the normal washer fluid level should be at. A little time under the hood goes a long way.

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