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Old Jan 26, 2013 | 07:16 PM
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Wink DIY: Windshield Wiper Fluid Refill

I always enjoy reading threads that show how to DIY fix things on the cars so I thought I'd show you one I did tonight.

Tools Needed: None
Difficulty Level: Low
Time: 2 Minutes

Ever see this light come on and think, "Aw man, there goes another $1,423 at the dealership."



Well let me show you how to do it yourself.

First buy a bottle of this stuff:



Then open the hood:



Next remove the safety cap by pressing in on the sides:



Then locate the winshield wiper fluid cap on your car:



And remove it with a counter-clockwise rotation:



Carefully pour in the fluid:



And you're done! :beer:
 
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Old Jan 27, 2013 | 10:59 AM
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great post !! I love these..Kinda of how to work the cigarette lighter
 
Old Jan 27, 2013 | 01:57 PM
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great post !! I love these..Kinda of how to work the cigarette lighter
I've actually seen someone pour washer fluid into the brake fluid reservoir.
 
Old Jan 28, 2013 | 03:06 PM
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I've actually seen someone pour washer fluid into the brake fluid reservoir.
Surely that's better than putting brake fluid into the washer reservoir.
 
Old Jan 28, 2013 | 03:54 PM
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I've actually seen someone pour washer fluid into the brake fluid reservoir.
This is a awesome thread! This should be Sticky! Good Job OP!!!
 
Old Jan 28, 2013 | 06:31 PM
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Great job with the pictures. Makes it much more obvious for someone doing it for the first time and reading the owner's manual.
 
Old Jan 29, 2013 | 03:31 PM
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Where's the blinker fluid how-to?
 
Old Jan 30, 2013 | 01:44 AM
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You don't have to put the reservoir's cap back on?
 
Old Jan 30, 2013 | 02:19 AM
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Hilarious, hawc and qhb.
 
Old Jan 30, 2013 | 09:01 AM
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Originally Posted by B8_RDC
Where's the blinker fluid how-to?
Here's blinker Fluid if anyone is having difficulty finding it:

http://kalecoauto.com/index.php?main...fht9ivq9m3lmn1
 
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Originally Posted by gedwin
Here's blinker Fluid if anyone is having difficulty finding it:

http://kalecoauto.com/index.php?main...fht9ivq9m3lmn1
that website is . Seasonal Air--love that one.
 
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Perfect!

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That was great !! Awesome job hawc
 
Old Feb 28, 2013 | 09:08 AM
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hawc, you are awesome! But, I think I need a little more intense DIY. I've used my washers maybe once in 5 years. I think you need to do one where you flush out all the old fluid and replace with fresh. I'm afraid all that old fluid my damage my windscreen and paint.
 


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