How to Add Windshield Washer Fluid to Volkswagen Santana?
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To add windshield washer fluid to a Volkswagen Santana, follow these steps: 1. Turn on the windshield washer switch to spray out the old fluid. 2. After completely draining the old fluid, locate the windshield washer fluid filler port and add a small amount of new washer fluid solution. 3. Turn on the windshield washer switch again to clear any remaining old fluid. 4. When no more fluid sprays out during the second activation, add approximately 4 liters of new washer fluid solution, completing the filling process. Additionally, here's a tutorial for making your own windshield washer fluid: 1. Gather materials: medical alcohol, dish soap, clean water, and a plastic bottle with a capacity larger than 2 liters. 2. Fill the plastic bottle with 2 liters of clean water. 3. Add about 500 milliliters of alcohol. 4. Add two caps of dish soap to the solution. 5. Gently shake the bottle to thoroughly mix the solution.
Adding windshield washer fluid is quite simple. As a beginner, I was a bit nervous at first. Locate the hood release lever under the interior trim panel, pull it until you hear a click, then go to the front of the car. After lifting the hood, secure the support rod. On a Volkswagen Santana, the washer fluid reservoir is usually in the top-left corner with a blue-marked cap—don't mistake it for others. Unscrew the cap and pour standard washer fluid using a regular funnel. Don't overfill; leave some space to prevent spillage. The Santana's capacity is about 1.5 liters. After filling, tighten the cap. Before closing the hood, start the car and test the spray to see if fluid comes out on the windshield—this confirms success. Be careful not to touch hot engine parts. Make it a habit to check the fluid level regularly and top it up when low to avoid visibility risks in rainy weather. Doing this yourself saves a trip to the repair shop.
