Windshield wiper fluid reservoir: replacement and selection

When and why a windshield wiper fluid reservoir needs replacement

Operational lifetime of a windshield wiper fluid reservoir is not specified. Mechanical damages (cracks, punctures) of the component are causes of its replacement.

The washer fluid reservoir may break down as a result of road accident. Moreover, this part can often get damaged during slipshod repairs of other car units.

Defects of this car part are indicated by leakage of windshield washer fluid. Its traces can be easily found under the front car wheels. Moreover, excessive consumption of fluid can be a sign of a broken reservoir.

Replacement of the windscreen washer reservoir should be entrusted to professionals at a service station. It is quite a laborious process, as some other parts, hindering access to this component will often require demounting. Depending on the car design, the bumper and wheel arch covers may have to be demounted.

How to select windshield wiper fluid reservoir

According to the manufacture method reservoirs are divided into one-piece and assembled. Besides, there are reservoirs with built-in pump, cap and washer fluid level sensor, as well as reservoirs without auxiliary equipment.