What are the symptoms of water leakage from the rear windshield of a car?
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The reason for windshield washer fluid leakage is a malfunction in the washer fluid reservoir or a rupture in the connected hose, which requires timely inspection and replacement; otherwise, it will affect the safety of the car. In case of windshield washer fluid leakage, the washer fluid tank or the connected hose needs to be replaced. The windshield washer fluid tank is located at the front of the engine and is a container for storing windshield washer fluid. Windshield washer fluid is used for car glass, and its functions include cleaning, removing dirt, and preventing corrosion. Precautions for using windshield washer fluid: Spray intermittently rather than continuously; note that the windshield washer fluid capacity does not need to be filled too full. When using windshield washer fluid in winter, be sure to choose a product with a sufficiently low freezing point. Otherwise, the windshield washer fluid is very prone to freezing in winter. When the liquid freezes, its volume expands, which can easily damage the washer fluid tank and cause leakage. If the windshield washer fluid freezes in the nozzle's pipeline, it can easily cause the pipeline to burst. Method for adding windshield washer fluid: Open the front hood and locate the windshield washer fluid tank; open the packaging of the solid windshield washer fluid and place it into the tank; add clean water until the tank is full; wait for the solid windshield washer fluid to dissolve completely.
I've encountered rear windshield leakage several times, with very noticeable symptoms. For instance, after rainy days, tiny water droplets start forming on the inner glass surface, slowly sliding down onto the rear seats. The driving visibility gets constantly blurred, especially on elevated highways – even wipers can't clear the interior condensation, forcing me to wipe it manually, which is truly annoying. Over time, the carpet gets soaked, emitting a musty odor that becomes worse in summer when even air conditioning can't suppress the stench. This issue is usually caused by aging rubber seals. Once the sealing strips crack, rainwater easily seeps in. I recommend checking it promptly on sunny days and replacing the seals. Don't delay until winter when freezing conditions could worsen the problem – repair shops can fix this for around a hundred bucks, preventing potential electrical short circuits from moisture damage.
