How to Check for a Windshield Washer Fluid Leak

Part of the Video Series How to Check Car Fluids

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A clean windshield may be in jeopardy if there's a washer fluid leak. Learn how to check and fill the fluids on the engine of your vehicle in this free video.

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How to Check for a Windshield Washer Fluid Leak
Hi! This is John on behalf of expertvillage.com. In this video clip, I will be showing you how to look for windshield washer fluid leaks. When you take a look at your windshield washer fluid reservoir, you will notice that there are a few hoses that come out of it. This will feed your windshield washer sprayers. Go ahead and follow those hoses. This one goes up in the engine and all the way along the back. When you check for leaks, you want to check that hose from that connection point to the reservoir all the way back making sure that there are no breaks or tears in that hose. When you follow that hose all the way up to the front of your car, there will be another connection point. You want to make sure that, that connection is secure and first and foremost, you want to make sure that it is connected. Once it goes into this area, it will feed your sprayers

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