Windscreen washer reservoir
The windshield washer reservoir is a storage tank for the windshield washer fluid .
This part is made of white or clear plastic and has a removable cap. The
reservoir is the storage place for the windshield washer fluid. You can spray
this liquid on the windows while on the road, after which the wipers will wipe
the window. By removing the removable wiper reservoir cap, you can easily top
up the fluid.
When the
windows are dirty, it can obstruct your view. It is therefore important to
regularly check whether the windshield washer fluid is still at the correct
level. This way you can easily clean the windows at any time. Do you notice
that the liquid runs out quickly? Then it may be that the windshield washer
reservoir is leaking.
Windshield washer reservoir leaking A leaking windshield washer
reservoir is a common problem. Because the reservoir is located in the engine compartment of the car, the plastic will have to deal with large temperature
differences. The plastic reservoir can quickly become brittle due to
temperature differences. The plastic can therefore easily tear and leak. A leak
in the reservoir can be recognized by a rapidly falling fluid level. You may
also find a puddle of windshield washer fluid under the car.
Is the
windshield washer reservoir of your car leaking? Then make sure to replace the
reservoir as soon as possible. This way you can clean the windows again when
they are dirty. In addition, this prevents your view from being obstructed by
the dirty windows.
Replace windshield washer reservoir In most cases, the windshield washer
reservoir is not repairable and you will have to replace it. It differs per car
model and year of manufacture, how the reservoir should be removed and
replaced. In most cases, the reservoir is located near the engine block against
the mudguard. In short, replacing the windshield washer reservoir works in the
following way:
1. Remove the windshield washer fluid
from the reservoir.
2. Locate the reservoir and loosen the
bolts holding the reservoir.
3. Remove the plug which is connected
to the washer pump .
4. Disassemble the fluid line from the
reservoir. This can sometimes be secured with a clamp. You can use pliers to
get it loose.
5. Remove the windshield washer
reservoir from the car. Next, be sure to remove the washer pump from the
reservoir before discarding it. The washer pump can be reused in the new
reservoir, if it is still in good condition.
6. Then install the washer pump into
the new reservoir.
7. You can now install the new
windshield washer reservoir in the car.
8. Also reinstall the plug and fluid
line properly in the reservoir.
9. Finally, refill the reservoir with
the correct windshield washer fluid.
10. Test that everything is properly
connected by turning on the windshield washers.
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