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Coolant reservoir I accidentally put windshield fluid in the coolant reservoir... I found out just now and I have been driving the whole day!!

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Its not the end of the world as we know it.
You could probably take the tank off and clean it out and go on.
The only down side is the solvent will dilute the coolant, but not that much.

Posted on Feb 19, 2014

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Anonymous

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SOURCE: Windshield washer fluid will not pump

the windshield washer pump might be bad. It should be located somewhere on the reservoir

Posted on Nov 27, 2008

jcj4820

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SOURCE: 2005 nissan xterra windshield reservoir leak

you may need to remove wheel shield
(it hard to say with out seeing it)
it may loose hose

Posted on Feb 23, 2009

Dennis Yachimec

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SOURCE: 1999 GMC Jimmy Running Hot w/ Engine coolant reservoir empty

Hi
The problem is most likely 90% head gaskets but could be intake manifold gasket leaking too. Intake gasket has to be checked when intake is removed. Might find problem there if not continue and remove heads. Bars Leak will not work.

Posted on Apr 03, 2009

Nate Stansfield

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SOURCE: windshield washer fluid reservoir - MB ML 350

right where the lines connect to reservoir, has little black seals that leak. I recommend removing reservoir, empty it out, then use RTV silicone and place it between seals and reservoir. Let it dry for FULL day. than reinstall.

Posted on Jun 23, 2009

Anonymous

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SOURCE: Windshield washer not working properly

If you have used ANYTHING beside windshield solvent in you reservor, you may have created WAXING from soap in the bottom of washer tank, which clogs pump,lines, and nozzel....take the tank out and wash it..disconnect washer hoses at nozzel and clear with compressed air along with the nozzel...if you use solvent only you may have a worn washer pump or restriction...check those and good luck.....

Posted on Jul 04, 2009

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