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Car Forum / Nissan / Nissan Maxima / June 2008

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Window washer fluid

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aspasia - 13 May 2008 02:13 GMT
99 GLE

Was very puzzled why it never seemed to run out of
window washer fluid.  Finally looked; it seemed low;
what do I know? Where is the level supposed to show?

I added water.  Uh, oh!  Mistake.  Wipers just smear
windshield.

Question:  Should I have the water drained out (how?)
and replace with washer fluid?

Or should I add washer fluid?

IOW, what was there in the first place -- 100%
washer fluid, or diluted.

Sigh!  Wish I'd come up with some SMART questions <g>

Aspasia
David Geesaman - 13 May 2008 11:20 GMT
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If it was less than a half-tank of water I'd just fill up with a summer
wash fluid.
aspasia - 18 May 2008 01:38 GMT
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>If it was less than a half-tank of water I'd just fill up with a summer
>wash fluid

How do I find out how full the tank is?  When I stupidly poured in
water it disappeared into some inner recess.  I'd like to "milk" out
the water and replace w/washer fluid.  How?

TIA
AZF - 18 May 2008 02:38 GMT
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Just run the washer till its empty.
aspasia - 18 May 2008 08:43 GMT
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>Just run the washer till its empty.

Honestly, I am not being funny, but how long would that take,
while I'm driving around with a smeary windshield?  I NEVER
had to fill up in the nearly 2 years since I bought the car.
Isn't there a way to empty it from below?

Aspasia
AZF - 18 May 2008 11:24 GMT
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It can't hold more than a gallon. And you don't need to be driving
around. Just do it in your driveway. There is no way to empty it from
'below'; there is no drain plug. And to get it out means more work than
it's worth. Just park the car, turn on your CD player, and in about 2-3
minutes you should be empty.
E Meyer - 18 May 2008 23:47 GMT
On 5/18/08 2:43 AM, in article 482fde34$0$20192$4c368faf@roadrunner.com,

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It holds about a gallon. I think it will work when the key is in the
accessory position (first click).  Try it.  If not, turn the key to the
second position. No need to start the car.  Just hold the washer lever on
until it stops squirting.  Probably less the a minute to empty it out.
aspasia - 02 Jun 2008 20:44 GMT
>On 5/18/08 2:43 AM, in article 482fde34$0$20192$4c368faf@roadrunner.com,
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>second position. No need to start the car.  Just hold the washer lever on
>until it stops squirting.  Probably less the a minute to empty it out.

Belated thanks to all who offered advice.

When I get the reservoir empty, should I refill it with straight
window washer fluid, or dilute with water, and if so, how much.

Should I fill until it shows up at the mouth of the reservoir, or...?

I realize directions will be (might be?) on the jug, but if
anybody has countervailing advice, I'd appreciate it.

Aspasia
Chuck In Dallas - 02 Jun 2008 20:56 GMT
I go to Wal Mart and get the pink fluid by Rain-X.  It does a great
job plus applies Rain-X to your windshield.   Unless you don't like
the product, fill it right up to the filler cap.

Been using it in my Maxima for 7 years as well as my pickup and the
wifes Toyota.  I love it.

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>When I get the reservoir empty, should I refill it with straight
>window washer fluid, or dilute with water, and if so, how much.
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