windshield washer flush

Technical info on the Pontiac Vibe and Toyota Matrix including do-it-yourself info
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to106
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windshield washer flush

Post by to106 »

I just bought a 2005 awd vibe. 97000km .Car is great. However every time temperature goes below zero, the washer fluid freezes. I live in Canada. How can I drain the tank? or can I add anything in the tank so it does not freeze. I am thinking previous owner put water in the tank. Thanks you for your help.
kunkstyle
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Re: windshield washer flush (to106)

Post by kunkstyle »

When it thaws out, just hold in your washer lever and let it spray onto the windshield until the tank is empty. You can buy a winter blend washer fluid that's good to -40 anywhere auto stuff is sold, walmart, costco, gas stations, canadian tire, etc.
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tribalman
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Re: windshield washer flush (kunkstyle)

Post by tribalman »

if you don't want to waste it you can pull the pump out easily. just put a bucket or something underneath it first.
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