Does Long-Term Lack of Windshield Washer Fluid Affect the Car?

[ChaseMarie]

If the windshield washer fluid is not replenished for a long time while the washer function is still used, the washer pump motor may burn out. This is because the washer fluid itself provides lubrication and cooling effects for the pump motor. Additionally, the absence of washer fluid poses significant safety hazards while driving. Without washer fluid, the front windshield cannot be cleaned promptly, which can impair driving visibility. The role of windshield washer fluid: Windshield washer fluid is a liquid used to clean glass. In cars, it is used to clean the front windshield, providing both cleaning and lubrication functions. Windshield washer fluid will eventually run out. If you frequently need to wipe the windshield, it's important to replenish the washer fluid in time. Otherwise, you may end up dry-wiping, which is not good for either the windshield or the wiper blades. How to add windshield washer fluid: There is a blue-capped reservoir on the left side of the engine compartment, marked with a washer symbol—this is the windshield washer fluid container. Open it and pour in the antifreeze washer fluid, but do not overfill it. The fluid level should be visible at its deepest point.