Woony1990 Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 I topped off the windshield washer like a month ago, but it wasn't spraying again a week ago. I thought it doesn't make sense to deplete so fast, but I got myself another bottle of washer fluid anyways yesterday. But guess what? when I wanted to make sure it was depleted, it was spraying again. It was weird but I topped it off again just to make sure. I opened the hood today and I see the level of the washer fluid went down by an inch from full mark by its own. So now I have two problems, one is washer not spraying when there is fluid left, and two is I have a leak somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waldguy Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 You should be able to see some evidence of leak somewhere. Check the tube connections from the reservoir. Did the reservoir ever go below freezing temps with fluid not designed for it? If so, the reservoir could be cracked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woony1990 Posted June 19, 2015 Author Share Posted June 19, 2015 You should be able to see some evidence of leak somewhere. Check the tube connections from the reservoir. Did the reservoir ever go below freezing temps with fluid not designed for it? If so, the reservoir could be cracked. I tried to check the tube connection but the reservoir in our car is shaped oddly that I can't see the bottom of it. Ive been putting only the proper washer in the reservoir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
securityguy Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Go to the dealer..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subisnob Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 The pump is sort of at the bottom and it does have a seal but I'd be surprised if you had a leak. I guess anything is possible. If you drop the splash shield, you can see the lower half of the reservoir. You could have had an air bubble that caused the drop. Even using the washer one time will drop the level in the 'neck' about an inch like you stated. Since the pump isn't at the very bottom(generally on the side), it does require a little fluid to activate. I'm pretty sure I remember the pump being on the side of the tank on this vehicle as well. I've only ever seen them side mounted which requires 1" or so of fluid to operate. You could have been on uneven ground and put an air bubble in the lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woony1990 Posted June 19, 2015 Author Share Posted June 19, 2015 The pump is sort of at the bottom and it does have a seal but I'd be surprised if you had a leak. I guess anything is possible. If you drop the splash shield, you can see the lower half of the reservoir. You could have had an air bubble that caused the drop. Even using the washer one time will drop the level in the 'neck' about an inch like you stated. Since the pump isn't at the very bottom(generally on the side), it does require a little fluid to activate. I'm pretty sure I remember the pump being on the side of the tank on this vehicle as well. I've only ever seen them side mounted which requires 1" or so of fluid to operate. You could have been on uneven ground and put an air bubble in the lines. Thanks but I took my car for a short trip and now it's completely gone from the top hose thing.. I don't know how much is left in the reservoir cuz I can't see it from top. Bit it can't be bubble looking at the size of the top part that you pour washer into. Top part alone can hold decent amount of washer but they are completely gone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subisnob Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 Well...Not sure what else to tell ya other than it sucks and if you can't or don't want to crawl under and check, then I have to support securityguy's statement. Contact the dealer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laz Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 Warranty work. Take it in to the dealer. --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuji Heavy Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 I got a same trouble. When I fill water in tank. No leak nothing happen. But when I start engine, start leak from windshield washer pump seal. I call dealer to get a parts. It's about $8-. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTG Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 Wasn't your car in couple of fender benders? It is possible that body shop did not install something back right. Dealer should still fix it under warranty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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