Where to Add Windshield Washer Fluid in a Car?
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Under the car's hood, the small blue cap is where you add windshield washer fluid. The method to add windshield washer fluid is as follows: 1. Turn on the wiper switch, and the windshield washer fluid will spray out from below the front windshield; 2. Continue until the spray nozzles stop spraying, then open the windshield washer fluid filler cap and add a small amount of washer fluid; 3. Turn on the wiper switch again to clear out the remaining washer fluid; 4. When the spray nozzles no longer spray fluid the second time, add 4 liters of windshield washer fluid, then securely close the filler cap. The functions of windshield washer fluid are: 1. To clean debris off the windshield; 2. To lower the freezing point of the liquid; 3. To ensure the windshield is clear and transparent, providing a clear view; 4. To eliminate static charges on the glass surface; 5. To reduce friction between the wipers and the glass, preventing scratches.
Last time I taught my daughter to refill the windshield washer fluid herself, I realized many people can't locate the reservoir. Actually, after popping the hood, the most noticeable blue cap is the washer fluid tank. Just be careful not to confuse it with the red coolant reservoir - the blue cap usually has a windshield wiper symbol. In Japanese cars, it's often at the front-left of the engine bay, while German cars may place it near the right wheel arch. I've seen beginners pour washer fluid into the oil filler port - completely wrong cap! When refilling, don't overfill it; leave about 3cm from the top. Remember to switch to antifreeze type in autumn/winter, or you risk frozen pipes bursting - a costly repair.
