How Long Does a Windshield Washer Reservoir Last?

Most people take a clean windshield for granted and neglect to realize just how many parts have to work together to clean a dirty front glass. Making sure that each of the parts that helps to keep the windshield clean are working great is important. The washer reservoir is where all of the fluid is housed. Without this part being fully functional, the windshield will not be able to get the right amount of fluid to clean it off. Just like any other part of a vehicle, eventually the washer reservoir will require some maintenance or repair.

Without this part of your car working as intended, it will be hard to keep your windshield in the right shape. Usually, this part of the car will not be checked during routine maintenance. It is a good idea to check it out on occasion to ensure there are no leaks or other issues that may prohibit is from working the way that it should. The more you are able to know about how this part of your car is running, the easier you will find it to keep it in good shape. The time and energy that you put into doing this type of inspection will more than pay off in the end.

When it does come time to replace the reservoir in your vehicle, you will need to make sure that the right replacement part is found. There are a number of reservoirs out there that are advertised as universal. In most cases, these types of reservoirs will take a lot of modifications in order for them to fit properly. Getting an OEM replacement is the best way to ensure that it will fit like it is supposed.

The following are some of the signs that you will notice when your windshield washer reservoir is in need or replacement:

  • There is no pressure when the washer fluid sprays
  • There is fluid leaking out of the reservoir
  • You are having to refill the reservoir on a frequent basis

Addressing the issues that the washer fluid reservoir in your vehicle is having will reduce the amount of trouble you have. Have a certified mechanic replace the windshield washer reservoir to eliminate any further complications with your vehicle.


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Toyota Camry L4-2.4L - Windshield Washer Reservoir Replacement - Hyattsville, Maryland
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Volkswagen Jetta L5-2.5L - Windshield Washer Reservoir - Shrewsbury, Massachusetts
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BMW 328i L6-3.0L - Windshield Washer Reservoir - Mountain View, California
Sharp on time and very pleasant to work with. I had a leak from the Windshield water reservoir but it turned out that the leak is coming from the hose after very thorough investigation. It is tricky to uninstall & install the reservoir tank from the very tight BMW engine room. Jason was very patient and managed to complete the task successfully. Thanks.

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