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On Mon, 29 May 2006 11:46:16 -0500, "Ray O"
<rokigawa@tristarassociatesDOTcom> wrote:
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>"Art" <begunaNOSPAMPLEASE@mindspring.com> wrote in message
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>> "Ray O" <rokigawa@tristarassociatesDOTcom> wrote in message
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>>>> Windshield wiper fluid that doesn't get diluted should not be capable of
>>>> damaging paint. After all, it ends up on your car paint after being
>>>> wiped
>>>> off your windshield.
>>>>
>>>
>>> The windshield washer fluid that is wiped off of the windshield generally
>>> gets dispersed and so it doesn't really damage paint. Washer fluid that
>>> is spilled near the washer fluid reservoir tends to pool and when it
>>> dries, it leaves a crusty blue stain on the paint. It is not as
>>> unsightly under the hood as it would be on the outer body, but
>>> nevertheless, all one has to do to avoiod the problem is to not overfill
>>> the washer fluid reservoir.
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>>>. Ray O
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>> Your engine compartment is probably cleaner than the outside of my
>> car........
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>The engine compartments of our cars are not pristine by any means. They are
>pretty dusty, but I always wipe off spills so that any leaks and the sources
>of those leaks will be evident right away. I fill the washer fluid until
>the fluid touches the bottom of the basket screen - a few extra ounces to
>fill it to the brim and spill over serves no purpose. The other fluid
>reservoirs under the hood all have markings to indicate when the proper
>fluid level is reached. I coat the battery terminals with a spray made for
>that purpose so you do not get the acid buildup on the posts and clamps.
>BTW, it is not actually the posts that weep acid; it is the space between
>the battery case and posts that allows the acid fumes to escape so spraying
>enough to coat that gap or using one of those treated felt washers that you
>place under the clamp will help prevent the acid buildup on the posts.[/color]


In a previous life I believe I remember seeing the washer container
with a 'thick' jell in the bottom half of the tank.

Is any old fluid at the store OK these days? Or are specific brands
needed?

So one need special tools and/or knowledge to repair or clean the
washer system? (per manual)

joe