Why Can't the Windshield Washer Fluid Spray Out on Snowy Days?

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Lynne
07/30/25 4:44am
If the windshield washer fluid can't spray out on snowy days, it might be due to the water tank or pipes being frozen. Low windshield washer fluid level: Although there is water in the tank, it doesn't reach the standard height, so it can't spray out. Try filling up the windshield washer fluid. The water tank or pipes might be frozen: After fully warming up the car, try parking it in the sun. If it sprays out, you need to replace it with a higher-grade antifreeze windshield washer fluid. The spray nozzle might be blocked: Try using a thin needle to poke the spray nozzle. The washer pump might be faulty, causing the windshield washer fluid not to spray out: If the windshield washer fluid still can't spray out after trying the above methods, consider whether it's due to a faulty washer pump.
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