Washer Fluid Being Low
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Racer
Joined: Jul 2013
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From: California
St. Jude Donor '14-'15,'19
Washer Fluid Being Low
hello guys i got a question for you experience corvette user
how long does the washer fluid last on a c5 corvette
i been refilling mines every month because it alway pop up on the dash saying it low
i don't know if it normal or i got a leak or even maybe the heat?!
i don't use the washer fluid at all
how long does the washer fluid last on a c5 corvette
i been refilling mines every month because it alway pop up on the dash saying it low
i don't know if it normal or i got a leak or even maybe the heat?!
i don't use the washer fluid at all
Instructor
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 154
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From: Huntley Illinois
hello guys i got a question for you experience corvette user
how long does the washer fluid last on a c5 corvette
i been refilling mines every month because it alway pop up on the dash saying it low
i don't know if it normal or i got a leak or even maybe the heat?!
i don't use the washer fluid at all
how long does the washer fluid last on a c5 corvette
i been refilling mines every month because it alway pop up on the dash saying it low
i don't know if it normal or i got a leak or even maybe the heat?!
i don't use the washer fluid at all
Do you use washer fluid or water?
Race Director
Joined: Mar 2008
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From: Rio Rancho NM
well if you are filling it up every month I guess you do have a leak. You should be able to tell so do you? If not what you have a dirty sensor and it's very very common issue on these cars. Lots of post on these and a how to. Basically you need to clean the sensor inside . Easy job.
Last edited by Chicago1; Oct 11, 2013 at 04:40 PM.
Pro
Joined: Dec 2010
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From: Tallahassee, FL
the sensor just pushes into the washer fluid tank body at the rear side. make sure it's seated fully. Mine wasn't and leaked a bit. I also recently had the tank out (just 2 nuts hold it in). The pump just snaps in place at the bottom of the tank. That's a potential leak spot also.
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Racer
Joined: Jul 2013
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From: California
St. Jude Donor '14-'15,'19
Solution ?
i think i found the problem i found out that the windshield washer hose broke so ima replace that
but i also don't know if the windshield washer pump would cause the leak as well when i took out the tank i unplug the hose that was connect to the pump and washer fluid started spilling out, is that normal ?
don't the washer fluid suppose to lock inside the pump?
that the washer pump
but i also don't know if the windshield washer pump would cause the leak as well when i took out the tank i unplug the hose that was connect to the pump and washer fluid started spilling out, is that normal ?
don't the washer fluid suppose to lock inside the pump?
that the washer pump
Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2006
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From: Eastern PA
i think i found the problem i found out that the windshield washer hose broke so ima replace that
but i also don't know if the windshield washer pump would cause the leak as well when i took out the tank i unplug the hose that was connect to the pump and washer fluid started spilling out, is that normal ?
don't the washer fluid suppose to lock inside the pump?
that the washer pump
but i also don't know if the windshield washer pump would cause the leak as well when i took out the tank i unplug the hose that was connect to the pump and washer fluid started spilling out, is that normal ?
don't the washer fluid suppose to lock inside the pump?
that the washer pump
I had the same issue so first I identified the leak to make sure it wasn't coming from the hose, the sensor mounting point or elsewhere. I found the pump to be culprit, tried to fix but the plastic was old so I decided to replace. After looking around I found a deal for a new windshield washer reservoir and coolant overflow tank on Amazon and replaced them both. You can find these fairly cheap and that way you will not have to mess with it for years.
