How To fill your car’s windshield washer fluid properly
Australian road conditions are very dusty outside those city streets, which means we often use the windscreen wiper and washer of our car every few days. This can lead to the depletion of the washer fluid level which will then need to be replaced every few weeks. It is an easy DIY (do it yourself) activity which will hardly take a few minutes. Here is how to fill your car’s windshield washer fluid.
Table of Contents
- Open the bonnet of the car
- Locate the Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir
- Fill in the Windshield Washer Liquid
1. Open the Bonnet of the car
The washer fluid reservoir is located under the bonnet. Hence, the first step is to open the bonnet of your car. For this, pull the bonnet release lever which is usually located on the right side of the steering wheel, just above the pedals. By pulling this lever, the bonnet unlocks and pops open by a few inches. This allows you to slide your fingers under it and move the locking latch which enables you to lift the bonnet. Use the small flag rod to support the bonnet.
2. Locate & open the Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir
The reservoir is usually placed on the lower left side of the engine bay and is white or yellow with a windshield/ water symbol on the cap. If your car has a rear wiper, in all probability, there will be a second reservoir placed somewhere in the boot. Refer to the owner’s manual to locate the same.
3. Fill In The Windshield Washer Liquid
Open the cap of the reservoir to fill the wiper fluid. In most cases, we can use normal water as a wiper fluid. It works just fine. Owners can also put in a few drops of shampoo but for monsoons and winters, opt for special anti-fog windscreen liquid that helps reduce mist formation. This can be very helpful and helps prevent mist formation. Once you top up the liquid, close the cap properly to avoid evaporation.
Do not run the wipers dry when there is no water in the reservoir. Using wipers without water on a dirty windscreen can lead to scratches. For best results, make sure the wipers are also in good condition. With time, the rubber beading becomes hard and gives way. This prevents the wipers from cleaning the screen properly. Replace the wipers when you notice a noise while operating them.
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Australian road conditions are very dusty outside those city streets, which means we often use the windscreen wiper and washer of our car every few days. This can lead to the depletion of the washer fluid level which will then need to be replaced every few weeks. It is an easy DIY (do it yourself) activity which will hardly take a few minutes. Here is how to fill your car’s windshield washer fluid.
Table of Contents
- Open the bonnet of the car
- Locate the Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir
- Fill in the Windshield Washer Liquid
1. Open the Bonnet of the car
The washer fluid reservoir is located under the bonnet. Hence, the first step is to open the bonnet of your car. For this, pull the bonnet release lever which is usually located on the right side of the steering wheel, just above the pedals. By pulling this lever, the bonnet unlocks and pops open by a few inches. This allows you to slide your fingers under it and move the locking latch which enables you to lift the bonnet. Use the small flag rod to support the bonnet.
2. Locate & open the Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir
The reservoir is usually placed on the lower left side of the engine bay and is white or yellow with a windshield/ water symbol on the cap. If your car has a rear wiper, in all probability, there will be a second reservoir placed somewhere in the boot. Refer to the owner’s manual to locate the same.
3. Fill In The Windshield Washer Liquid
Open the cap of the reservoir to fill the wiper fluid. In most cases, we can use normal water as a wiper fluid. It works just fine. Owners can also put in a few drops of shampoo but for monsoons and winters, opt for special anti-fog windscreen liquid that helps reduce mist formation. This can be very helpful and helps prevent mist formation. Once you top up the liquid, close the cap properly to avoid evaporation.
Do not run the wipers dry when there is no water in the reservoir. Using wipers without water on a dirty windscreen can lead to scratches. For best results, make sure the wipers are also in good condition. With time, the rubber beading becomes hard and gives way. This prevents the wipers from cleaning the screen properly. Replace the wipers when you notice a noise while operating them.
Follow CARS24 for more such DIY stuff related to car maintenance. Have you ever filled your car’s wiper fluid? Share your experience and don’t forget to leave your feedback in the comments section below.
