how to drain washer fluid?

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Old Dec 30, 2005 | 12:29 PM
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how to drain washer fluid?

SHould i just let it run out, or should i Siphon it (create a flow in a tube and let it run dry)?

I wanna put Rain X Washer fluid in there but I just got the car and the fluids are still full...
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Old Dec 30, 2005 | 01:01 PM
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Find the bottom of the fluid reservoir and poke a hole it in with a screwdriver, then patch it up with Bondo and fill with Rain-X. Problem solved.
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Old Dec 30, 2005 | 01:35 PM
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siphon ... Then fill with RainX ... after running the MIST a few times you should be rid of the remaining original fluid in the tubes.
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Old Dec 30, 2005 | 02:09 PM
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Flip your car upside down and let it pour out
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Old Dec 30, 2005 | 02:12 PM
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Originally Posted by GIBSON6594
Flip your car upside down and let it pour out
Dude that's so mean of you. You didn't remind him to flip his car back over when he was done!
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Old Dec 30, 2005 | 02:13 PM
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What's so bad about mixing rainx with what's in there anyway?
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Old Dec 30, 2005 | 02:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Eeyore
Find the bottom of the fluid reservoir and poke a hole it in with a screwdriver, then patch it up with Bondo and fill with Rain-X. Problem solved.

You serious?
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Old Dec 30, 2005 | 03:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Eeyore
Find the bottom of the fluid reservoir and poke a hole it in with a screwdriver, then patch it up with Bondo and fill with Rain-X. Problem solved.
actually, i got a hole i my fluid reservoir...what is this Bondo stuff you speak of?? (I am really serious....I need to fix it soon...)
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Old Dec 30, 2005 | 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by dom
You serious?
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Old Dec 30, 2005 | 03:30 PM
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Originally Posted by ninjamyst
actually, i got a hole i my fluid reservoir...what is this Bondo stuff you speak of?? (I am really serious....I need to fix it soon...)
If you have a hole in your washer fluid reservoir, its probably best to have it replaced altogether. I guess it wouldn't hurt to TRY to patch it first but Bondo may not be the best stuff to go with. I'd try some type of industrial strength 2-part epoxy that is safe to use with plastics.
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Old Dec 30, 2005 | 03:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Eeyore

Thank god.
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Old Dec 30, 2005 | 03:54 PM
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I noticed when I used the rainx washer fluid it leaves residue will others like prestone wont.
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Old Dec 30, 2005 | 06:46 PM
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That rain-x stuff will dull your paint if it gets on it. That stuff sucks....I wouldn't use it if I were you.
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Old Dec 30, 2005 | 07:21 PM
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i use prestone deicer. works awesome
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