[SSJ455]

I have noticed that the bottle never stays full after I fill it up. I rarely use the fluid but even when I don't, I fill up the reservoir and the next day what I put in is gone. I haven't noticed a leak under the car. Does it "slosh" out from the cap? I can't say I noticed any wetness around the cap but with the engine heat it would evaporate rather quickly.

Anyone else notice this?

[Wierd Harold]

Haven't got my shop manual yet but could be a slow leak in the washer pump or the rubber grommet the pump mounts into in the reservoir.

[Michael's 50th]

Now that you have brought this issue with the windshield washer fluid up, I have noticed the same thing. No drips ever anywhere but can't keep it full.

[DiGiam]

I have the same thing and my pump quit working. Guess it will go back to the dealer for the millionth time��

[Gunmetalmissle]

Originally Posted by DiGiam

I have the same thing and my pump quit working. Guess it will go back to the dealer for the millionth time��

Friend had a similar issue with a Lexus and the dealer told him not to use the orange fluid and to only use the regular blue/purple fluid. So just wondering what fluid you are using.

[chris227]

Originally Posted by Gunmetalmissle

Friend had a similar issue with a Lexus and the dealer told him not to use the orange fluid and to only use the regular blue/purple fluid. So just wondering what fluid you are using.

Not sure about other people, but i've been using rain-x (orange) for over 2 years. no issues at all.

[Gunmetalmissle]

Originally Posted by chris227

Not sure about other people, but i've been using rain-x (orange) for over 2 years. no issues at all.

His car was at least 3 years old before it had any problems. If you google orange washer fluid you will find others warning not to use it. Maybe it’s fine for our cars but if you are having issues it’s something to consider.

[SSJ455]

Originally Posted by chris227

Not sure about other people, but i've been using rain-x (orange) for over 2 years. no issues at all.

I've been using that in man of my cars for almost 20 years. I haven't had or heard of any issues. Very strange.

[Michael's 50th]

So just an update here with the windshield washer reservoir. Took the car to the dealership today and just as I thought no leaks anywhere as expected. They did say however that the reservoir is a two piece unit connected by a compression fitting. I never would have guessed that. So my thought is that it is just evaporating over time or it's a really slow leak at the compression fitting.

[DirectTo]

I had some contaminant get in mine this last weekend and had to open up the fender liner to get to the pump to drain the tank...it sure is wedged in there.

[stlrammer]

just noticed a puddle of wiper fluid coming from bottom of passenger’s front wheel well (closet to passenger). Still under warranty so no biggie but wondering if anyone has had this happen. Cracked bottle or pump? Cannot observe any abnormality inspecting from top side near firewall. Nothing wet at all. Just collecting puddle near rear passenger front wheel well. Hmm??? Thoughts?