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Windshield washer clogged!

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Old Jan 13, 2005 | 03:50 PM
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I still havent used my windshield spreyers !
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Old Jan 14, 2005 | 03:57 AM
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Look on the bright side- atleast we don't have to deal w/ Luca electronics.
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Old Jan 14, 2005 | 09:19 AM
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The driver's side has the longer run from the pump, thus, a little less pressure. Everytime you don't use the washer, the fluid retreats a little bit and what's left around the nozzle dries with a bit of residue (there's a bit of detergent in washer fluid). The longer the interval between use, the more the residue. Since the passenger side is closest to the pump, it gets just a little more pressure to blow past the residue and re-dissolve it. To get a clean start, remove the hose from the underside of the nozzle and reverse flush the nozzle from the outside with a garden hose or squirt bottle filled with clean water. While the hoses are off, momentarily run the washer to blow out any crap in the lines.
In future, as a routine "maintenance", squirt the washer for a couple seconds or till it runs well just before each car wash. This will keep the residue formation to a minimum.
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Old Jan 14, 2005 | 09:26 AM
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Thanks...Now that makes perfect sense to me. I knew it must have to do with the branch off hose. Less pressure! Of course. On that note, 10-4, over and out.
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Old Jan 14, 2005 | 09:51 AM
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uppitychick, I love your eye.
Here's lookin' at you, babe .......................
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