How to Drain the Windshield Washer Fluid in the Car?

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StParker
07/29/25 1:16pm
Common methods to drain the windshield washer fluid in the car are as follows: 1. Keep spraying: The simplest and most effective way to completely empty the washer fluid from the reservoir is to hold down the spray switch and keep spraying until nothing comes out. There is no more effective method than this. 2. Remove the washer fluid reservoir: The procedure for this method may vary depending on the vehicle model. For most models, it may require removing the front bumper first and then the washer fluid reservoir. Therefore, this approach is quite troublesome and not recommended. It is better to choose the simplest and most effective method of holding down the spray switch and keep spraying until nothing comes out.
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