I just noticed something:

I was checking fluids during an oil change this weekend and noticed that the washer fluid level was down to the middle portion of the spout segment. I thought this was weird as I really haven't used the wipers recently.

I filled up to the tiptop, like I always do, and I noticed that the spout was leaking. It seems that the washer fluid reservoir is really comprised of three pieces - 1) the reservoir, 2) a corrugated spout extension, and 3) the top cap piece.

I noticed my leak was from the connection between the top cap piece and the corrugated piece, no leaks from below.

Upon further inspection, I noticed that these two pieces are only pushed together -- there doesn't appear to be a tight coupling or gasket. I guess I've been lucky because it's never leaked before, and I always have filled the spout to the tiptop.

There's hardly anything on the washer fluid reservoir in the Helm manual -- only how to remove and reinstall it, and then a few pages on the electronics and pump. It doesn't state whether or not the corrugated section is merely a conduit to fill the reservoir below, or also intended to be filled with and store fluid.

Do others fill the reservoir all the way up to the cap (ie: fill the corrugated tube and top piece), or only the reservoir below? Do others have it leak if you fill to the tiptop?

 

^bump^

Don't any of you guys fill up your windshield washer fluid?

 

i just filled mine tot he very top yesterday and didn't notice any leakage

 

I noticed the SAME leakage a few days ago.. after 34kmiles .. Unless it's psychological - you do not get much more fluid by topping it off.. so I just stopped. It is ironic they haven't put the gasket or something. Perhaps plastic deforms, since in 3 years it NEVER leaked before...

 

I dont need to fill up my reservoir. Its not even in my car anymore. I mean, why would it still be in there, i dont even have windshield washers!!