Handy to know there's still more than a litre left when the warning comes on.
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Window washer fluid low
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That was useful thanks, well I have only just filled up once and not used much since. Will also come back with a data point soon
kelvin 660
White SR+ with LFP battery
Filled mine twice in 8 months (8,000 miles) and I use it every day as I like to have a clean windscreen! There doesn't seem to be an excess of liquid used per press and it all gets to the wiper blades without too much wastage. 
I use Prestone from Screwfix as it's a good quality screen wash.
www.screwfix.com
Or cheaper still Prestone Max Visibility Ready To Use Screenwash 5L | Toolstation
I use Prestone from Screwfix as it's a good quality screen wash.
Prestone Ready to Use Screenwash 5Ltr - Screwfix
Order online at Screwfix.com. Ready to use with de-icer to remove frost and light ice for maximum visibility. Quickly removes traffic dirt and salt, working as low as -10°C. FREE next day delivery available, free collection in 1 minute.
Or cheaper still Prestone Max Visibility Ready To Use Screenwash 5L | Toolstation
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Let us know how it goes - you must have the only M3 with that feature.
I assume you mean the heated screen element where the wiper blades park?
Oh is that what it is for. Does that mean on a snowy day all it does is warm up the bottom blade area. Surely if you use the wiper on ice the rubber will get damagedLet us know how it goes - you must have the only M3 with that feature.
I assume you mean the heated screen element where the wiper blades park?
That option is to prevent the blades from sticking to the screen. Normal heated windscreen will also defrost that area, but not as quickly.
More here:
Model 3 Owner's Manual | Tesla
Understand various things you can do to ensure optimal performance in cold weather.
www.tesla.com
Agreed, and given you have the ability to pre-heat the vehicle and deice the screen before you even get in I'm not sure how valuable the feature is - I'd certainly prefer heated washer jets.
I don’t recall having any issues with frozen washers. Maybe it’s because the car doesn’t use fine jets spraying up to the screen but rather dribbles the fluid directly from the wiper. Anyway, whatever the reason they’re fine so long as you use an appropriate concentration of winter washer fluid. Of course preheating the car is a huge benefit.
Washer fluid is the most expensive service item I've had in the two years +
... aside from the two tyres ruined from wrong alignment specs (Discount Tyres, Luton), broken display (Tesla Spain SL) 
roblab
Active Member
I refilled mine once in two years mainly because we don't have many bugs flying around in California. The dry weather keeps the succulent greenery at a minimum, so there's less for them to eat compared to Missouri where I lived before. I prefer to use a spray bottle (plain water, actually) and a diaper (super absorbent) and have the window clean before I leave the house, rather than try to clean it, as an afterthought, while I'm driving. But I do use the wipers once in a while. I also don't drive mornings and evenings much, when the bugs are out in force. I bought a jug of windshield cleaner when I bought the car, and half of it is still sitting on the garage floor next to my car.
fancealot
Member
Does the washer fluid trickle into the drivers car door? I noticed it does fromtime to time. Flaw in model3 design?
Like this?
Windscreen washer with window open
Presume I am not the only one who's model three spills washer fluid into the cabin whenever the windows are down and I've activated the scooshers?? So annoying, literally cascades down the inside of the door everytime. Is there a fix for this at all? Thanks
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Nick77
Deep Blue Model 3 LR (2021 MIC)
Ugh that annoys me too. Especially this time of year when I have the windows down.
Genuine question - why do you have the windows down in a car with climate control?
Because driving past my wife in the morning Lord Snooty style is high handed.
Also, air con uses kilowatts and fresh air doesn’t.
I did think it would be something like that
I would have thought the increased drag would negate any CC savings though.
kelvin 660
White SR+ with LFP battery
In this weather with the windows down and driving around country lanes I'm getting around 160 w/mile or 120% efficiency!
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