Is there a way to drain windshield fluid?

aggs400 · 04-08-2012, 02:32 PM

As it turns out, the new windshield fluid that I put it is made for winter driving. It is full of salt. It leaves salt residue all over the car. Is there a way to drain the fluid other than running the wipers?

ThunderMoose · 04-08-2012, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by aggs400

As it turns out, the new windshield fluid that I put it is made for winter driving. It is full of salt. It leaves salt residue all over the car. Is there a way to drain the fluid other than running the wipers?

Turkey Baster?

elm3 · 04-08-2012, 03:48 PM

Maybe disconnect the hose from the motor/pump that leads to the wipers? I really don't know if it would drain by itself. I really don't know if there is a drain on these bottles.

NiVeDh · 04-11-2012, 09:02 AM

Here's one way to do it: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=558259

Also, like Eric said, you could disconnect the line from the nozzles and route it into a bucket. Then, go in the car and activate the sprayers.

elm3 · 04-11-2012, 10:15 PM

Thanks Nivedh.

mitch32 · 04-23-2012, 12:27 PM

Just spray until the bottle is empty, it'll take a minute

elm3 · 04-24-2012, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by mitch32

Just spray until the bottle is empty, it'll take a minute

Depenting on how the motor is and how often he uses it, he could burn it and have to replace it.

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