Can I Add Tap Water to the Windshield Wiper?

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DiEmma
07/30/25 5:18am
Windshield wipers should not be filled with tap water, as prolonged use can easily lead to wiper damage. Below is a detailed introduction about car windshield wipers: 1. Overview: The wiper, also known as the windshield wiper, water wiper, or windscreen wiper, is a device used to remove raindrops and dust attached to the vehicle's windshield, improving the driver's visibility and enhancing driving safety. 2. Principle: The power source of the wiper comes from the motor, which is the core of the entire wiper system. The motor quality requirements for wipers are relatively high. A DC permanent magnet motor is used, and the wiper motor installed on the front windshield is generally integrated with the worm gear mechanical part. The function of the worm gear mechanism is to reduce speed and increase torque, and its output shaft drives the four-bar linkage mechanism, which converts continuous rotational motion into a left-right swinging motion.
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