Four Windshield Washer Tips

[PianoAl]

1. I found that when my car first said it was running low on windshield washer fluid, I could put 11 cups of windshield washer fluid in before it overflowed. Next time, I will put exactly 10 cups in, avoiding any overflow.

2. There are many DIY windshield washer fluid recipes online.

3. The Model 3 manual says: "Do not add formulated washer fluids that contain water repellent or bug wash. These fluids can cause streaking, smearing, and squeaking or other noises."

4. If you ever find that you're not getting fluid from one of the wiper blades, stop using the windshield washer button. It may mean that one of the tubes has fallen off its nozzle (right near the windshield washer fluid filler cap). If that's the case, you will be squirting fluid into the car. It's easy to take off the panel in the frunk to check on this. See "Disappearing" Windshield Wiper Fluid [Update: passenger side wiper hose was not connected]

 

[Gadget-X]

Great post thank you

M

 

[SabrToothSqrl]

it really holds 10 cups? I thought most held just over a gallon... so when it was out.. you could literally dump in a gallon. you could on most of what I've owned.

 

[TomT]

Mine takes just under a full jug.

it really holds 10 cups? I thought most held just over a gallon... so when it was out.. you could literally dump in a gallon. you could on most of what I've owned.

 

[PianoAl]

it really holds 10 cups? I thought most held just over a gallon... so when it was out.. you could literally dump in a gallon. you could on most of what I've owned.

It might hold a gallon when empty. That is, the fluid-low warning probably happens when there are still a few cups remaining in the reservoir.

 

[Ryephile]

After I took delivery I went to "top off" the washer fluid and ended up putting in damn near a full gallon.

The main thing I'd like to see is an option to turn off the "courtesy wipe" after using the washer spray. 4 total wipes (3 + 1 courtesy wipe) after releasing the washer button has always resulted in smearing from too many wipes.

 

[CFdriver]

Does anyone buy water fluid or do most make their own?

Don't really want to make my own and not sure which one won't cause the above mentioned streaks and squeaks.

Thanks!

 

[PianoAl]

In the past I've gotten this:

https://www.amazon.com/Windshield-Washer-Fluid-Concentrate-Finished/dp/B07NCG1J3D

Still need to add distilled water.

 

[iwannam3]

I had the left washer hose get a hole, Tesla wanted $70 for the hose! It has to come with a "complementary" wiper arm. Hose not available separately! Used a 1/8 hose barb fitting to repair it for $2.39

 

[CFdriver]

In the past I've gotten this:

https://www.amazon.com/Windshield-Washer-Fluid-Concentrate-Finished/dp/B07NCG1J3D

Still need to add distilled water.

I'll check it out

Thanks

 

[rds4eyes]

I looked under hood and all hoses are connected. still drivers side does not work and get washer fluid smell indide. One repair tech at my house said it wasn't supposed to work!!!!! Cna't believe it
Dick Shapiro