The 4.9lt washer fluid tank
Discussion
I've just filled my GR86 and, from totally empty, it takes a bit less than 5lt. The same is true of my F31. Ditto my partner's Golf.
Is there some sort of conspiracy afoot to ensure that all cars with washer fluid tanks that are just that little bit smaller than the container you buy the stuff in?
(Maybe not all cars, the tank on my CLS was a lot bigger, but the number of disparate models that are not-quite-5lt...)
Is there some sort of conspiracy afoot to ensure that all cars with washer fluid tanks that are just that little bit smaller than the container you buy the stuff in?
(Maybe not all cars, the tank on my CLS was a lot bigger, but the number of disparate models that are not-quite-5lt...)
AmyRichardson said:
I've just filled my GR86 and, from totally empty, it takes a bit less than 5lt. The same is true of my F31. Ditto my partner's Golf.
Is there some sort of conspiracy afoot to ensure that all cars with washer fluid tanks that are just that little bit smaller than the container you buy the stuff in?
(Maybe not all cars, the tank on my CLS was a lot bigger, but the number of disparate models that are not-quite-5lt...)
Yup, conspiracies everywhere you look. If can't see one you aren't looking hard enough.Is there some sort of conspiracy afoot to ensure that all cars with washer fluid tanks that are just that little bit smaller than the container you buy the stuff in?
(Maybe not all cars, the tank on my CLS was a lot bigger, but the number of disparate models that are not-quite-5lt...)
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AmyRichardson said:
I've just filled my GR86 and, from totally empty, it takes a bit less than 5lt. The same is true of my F31. Ditto my partner's Golf.
Is there some sort of conspiracy afoot to ensure that all cars with washer fluid tanks that are just that little bit smaller than the container you buy the stuff in?
(Maybe not all cars, the tank on my CLS was a lot bigger, but the number of disparate models that are not-quite-5lt...)
E90 is just over 5lts (but only if you have factory xenons).Is there some sort of conspiracy afoot to ensure that all cars with washer fluid tanks that are just that little bit smaller than the container you buy the stuff in?
(Maybe not all cars, the tank on my CLS was a lot bigger, but the number of disparate models that are not-quite-5lt...)
Is it worth pointing out that 5lt wiper fluid containers generally have a capacity of about 5.5l and are often filled to about 5.1 or 5.2l of wash?
Sonax do this, for example (you can use kitchen scales to measure the weight of a full container, it's usually about 5.3kg and the container itself is only about 50g).
Sonax do this, for example (you can use kitchen scales to measure the weight of a full container, it's usually about 5.3kg and the container itself is only about 50g).
sherman said:
Why are you people not using the concentrated versions and just filling up with water to the top?
Because regular tap water will have impurities that can calcify and gum up pumps and pipework?Unless you are suggesting to buy deionised water for each top up, which will ultimately end up costing around the same as pre-made screenwash?
paradigital said:
sherman said:
Why are you people not using the concentrated versions and just filling up with water to the top?
Because regular tap water will have impurities that can calcify and gum up pumps and pipework?Unless you are suggesting to buy deionised water for each top up, which will ultimately end up costing around the same as pre-made screenwash?
AmyRichardson said:
I've just filled my GR86 and, from totally empty, it takes a bit less than 5lt. The same is true of my F31. Ditto my partner's Golf.
Is there some sort of conspiracy afoot to ensure that all cars with washer fluid tanks that are just that little bit smaller than the container you buy the stuff in?
(Maybe not all cars, the tank on my CLS was a lot bigger, but the number of disparate models that are not-quite-5lt...)
Oldish style hid headlamps had to have niagra style headlamp washers. Modern LED ones no need for washers, so smaller resevoirs. Is there some sort of conspiracy afoot to ensure that all cars with washer fluid tanks that are just that little bit smaller than the container you buy the stuff in?
(Maybe not all cars, the tank on my CLS was a lot bigger, but the number of disparate models that are not-quite-5lt...)
Jakg said:
paradigital said:
sherman said:
Why are you people not using the concentrated versions and just filling up with water to the top?
Because regular tap water will have impurities that can calcify and gum up pumps and pipework?Unless you are suggesting to buy deionised water for each top up, which will ultimately end up costing around the same as pre-made screenwash?
My current kettle for instance is getting on for 10 years old. Its never been descaled.
Soft water or not - when tap water is left in a screen wash reservoir all sorts of bugs grow unless the screen wash is of a high enough concentration. A friend had to strip down his washer system when his car was let unused for a few months. I use premix for that reason and because I live in a hard water area.
I don't think I have ever had a car with anywhere near as much as 5 litres capacity in the washer bottle. Certainly current X3 and Mustang do not, neither did previous Mazdas.
I do remember that an MGB had a plastic bag which maybe held a litre on a good day, but then the washer jets could only manage a sad little squirt so it actually lasted OK.
I do remember that an MGB had a plastic bag which maybe held a litre on a good day, but then the washer jets could only manage a sad little squirt so it actually lasted OK.
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