EVERYTHING
AUTO
SUMMER CAR CARE
WIPER FLUID CHECK AND CHANGE
Do you know what is in your windshield wiper
reservoir? It is recommended that you add a solvent suited
for cold weather as soon as summer ends.
It may cost you a few dollars more at your auto care
center, but will be well worth the spending if you’re stuck
in a potentially dangerous situation. Look for fluid that can
stand up to freezing temperatures, snow and ice.
Changing your fluid
The process of changing your wiper fluid is an easy one.
• Open your hood and locate the reservoir, usually
marked with a windshield wiper icon on the cap.
• Check the outside of the container – which should be
opaque – to see if your coolant is below the required-level lines.
• If so, add the appropriate quantity of properly diluted
fluid into the reservoir.
Checking washer pump
Checking your wiper system ahead of the winter freeze
is important to ensure proper working order. If you’re ex-
periencing issues with the feature, you can troubleshoot the
pump by turning your key to the “on” position without
starting the engine.
Listen carefully when you try to use the washer fluid.
Do you hear a humming sound? If you’re having a hard
time hearing the pump and there someone is nearby, ask
them to listen closely.
If you don’t hear any sounds, check the fuses. The
owner’s manual will explain which fuse belongs to the
windshield washer pump. If the fuses do not appear to be
damaged or worn, this is a sign that you may need to have
the motor replaced.
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