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

Hardrock4445 · 02-17-2013, 10:11 PM

Not trying to sound rude. But if you were a car guy you would top it up when you check fluids at fuel fill up. You never run out of any fluids that way!

immortal_suby · 02-17-2013, 10:21 PM

In a pinch you can pee on the windshield. It works surprisingly well as a de-icer.

The359 · 02-17-2013, 10:22 PM

Every time you fuel up? That seems a bit excessive on a modern car...

Hardrock4445 · 02-17-2013, 10:26 PM

A little pm goes a long way.

The359 · 02-17-2013, 10:27 PM

Sure, a little. Every fill up is a tad bit more than a little in my book.

mdf4uk · 02-17-2013, 10:33 PM

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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).

This kind of answers the question. I work at a toyota mfg. auto plant and all the Camry's built that are Canada bound have the low windshield washer fluid indicator light on the meter cluster.

Burrcold · 02-17-2013, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by mdf4uk

This kind of answers the question. I work at a toyota mfg. auto plant and all the Camry's built that are Canada bound have the low windshield washer fluid indicator light on the meter cluster.

I worked for Denso and was a project manager for the TMMC plant here in Cambridge (I've been to TMMK many times). I already knew that the indicator was on most of the Canadian vehicles, but from what I saw of the RX and Corolla production, most of the northern US states got it as well. (Denso actually produces both the washer tank, sensor, and the meter cluster for the Camry).

NOHOME · 02-17-2013, 10:49 PM

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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).

Have to agree with you, never had a car without the indicator..

But dont worry, we do have a spare useless speedometer to make up for it.

chenshuo · 02-17-2013, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by immortal_suby

In a pinch you can pee on the windshield. It works surprisingly well as a de-icer.

yes, pee contains ammonia which has lower freezing point. highly recommended to pee in your windshield fluid reservoir or pee directly on windshield in case of emergency.

Hardrock4445 · 02-17-2013, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by The359

Sure, a little. Every fill up is a tad bit more than a little in my book.

I don't do the half tank fill ups and the $10 dash and go. So I'm 1 1/2 - 2 weeks between, not a bother.

norsamerican · 02-18-2013, 12:18 AM

must be on Canadian cars for snow/ice purposes

n2oinferno · 02-18-2013, 12:19 AM

My Camry has an awesome indicator. When there's no more fluid spraying, that indicates I'm out.

Andrew360 · 02-18-2013, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Burrcold

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

Don't have one in my GTI and it was dry to the bone.

norsamerican · 02-18-2013, 12:42 AM

Most Canadian cars are equipped with a low washer indicator. google is your friend

Why this car in Canada doesn't i dont know

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