How to Replace Windshield Wiper Fluid

Make sure your windshield wiper fluid reservoir is full to ensure your visibility.

While your car's windshield wiper fluid level is not crucial to your car's maintenance, it is something you should still pay attention to. In an instant, your windshield can become fouled by soil, bug guts, pollen, dust or other substances that can limit your visibility. You can wash that matter off the windshield if your wiper fluid reservoir isn't empty. Filling the wiper fluid tank is easy, quick and inexpensive and will make driving safer for you.

Things You'll Need

• Replacement wiper fluid

Instructions

1. Pull the hood release to open the hood of your car. Open the hood and support it on the hood prop, if necessary, so it does not fall on you.

2. Find the windshield wiper fluid tank. This tank is usually an opaque plastic reservoir with a cap that's at least an inch and a half wide. The cap might show a picture of a windshield, a windshield and wipers, or a spritz of water. Remove the cap from this tank.

3. See how much windshield wiper fluid remains in the tank by looking either through the opaque tank or through the opening. Fill the tank with replacement windshield wiper fluid until it is near the top.

4. Replace the cap on the windshield wiper fluid tank and make sure it is secure. Lower the hood and shut it so that it is fully latched.

Tips & Warnings

• If the engine of your car has been running, many of the components under the hood will be very hot and could easily burn unprotected skin.

References

• essortment.com: Auto maintanence
• mademan.com: How to Refill Windshield Washer Fluid