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Window washer fluid level?

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Old Oct 15, 2002 | 05:20 PM
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Does anyone have any hints how to check the window washer fluid level? I found out a week after I got Molly that there wasn't much in there from the dealer, but only because it ran out - I can find no way to see how much is or isn't in there.

I know it is an inconsequential issue, but I don't want Molly to get thirsty!

 
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Old Oct 15, 2002 | 11:22 PM
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Fill it up, and look to see how much of the bottle is gone...

But really, as cool as some people seem to think the windscreen cleaner fluid tank is, i think it's a pain in the ****...

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Old Oct 18, 2002 | 07:42 PM
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Have to wait until run out......
 
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Old Oct 21, 2002 | 05:13 PM
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Why didn't they put a dipstick on it like the headlamp washer reservoir???
 
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Old Oct 24, 2002 | 03:07 PM
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I thought it was strange too, but it is pretty easy to use the dipstick from the other tank to see the W/S washer level. Simple solution... order another dipstick to solve the concern, but we will still wonder why two sticks aren't standard.
 
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Old Oct 24, 2002 | 03:12 PM
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>>I thought it was strange too, but it is pretty easy to use the dipstick from the other tank to see the W/S washer level. Simple solution... order another dipstick to solve the concern, but we will still wonder why two sticks aren't standard.

Perhaps they thought it would be too dangerous..you could poke both eyes out

 
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Old Oct 24, 2002 | 03:26 PM
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It doesn't hold much anyways.
 
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Old Oct 24, 2002 | 06:42 PM
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I know this is going to continue to plague me for as long as I own this car - Although I had ordered the xenons (with headlamp washers) I didn't get them.

I'm assuming that is the "other" reservoir you are referring to? No dipstick on Molly. I do wonder about getting one from the dealer - probably ridiculously priced though for the purpose.

I appreciate the thoughts though!
 
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Old Oct 30, 2002 | 12:45 AM
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The dipstick on the headlight washer tank resembles a long zip tie. That might be the ticket for the windshield tank. Just have to calibrate it, and find a place to store it under the hood, or preferably remain inside the tank like the headlight tank dipstick. Just a thought.
 
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