How to Fill Windshield Wiper Fluid

If your windshield fluid dash light comes on, your Buick, GMC is telling you it’s time to replace your windshield wiper fluid. At Kent County Motors, our service team put together a short guide on how to refill windshield wiper fluid. Luckily, this process will only take a couple minutes out of your busy Dover schedule. Read on to find answers to, “What is windshield wiper fluid?” and where to put windshield wiper fluid when it’s replacement time. 

What is Windshield Wiper Fluid?

Before learning how to refill windshield wiper fluid or where to put the windshield wiper fluid, you’re probably wondering, “What is windshield wiper fluid?” It is the cleaning fluid that is formulated to clean car windshield glass. You can purchase wiper fluid at any local Smyrna auto store or right here at our service center near Milford. You can explore the antifreeze or rain repellant options too. 

How to Use Windshield Wiper Fluid

For how to use windshield wiper fluid, if you see a buildup or bugs on your windshield, just press the button and the windshield wiper fluid will jet out and automatically swipe back and forth to clean the glass.Windshield wiper fluid improves visibility on the outside of the vehicle but it’s still very important to clean the inside of your windshield wiper. Avoid using outside windshield wiper fluid on the inside of your vehicle, regular rubbing alcohol or glass cleaner works perfectly! 

If cleaning isn’t helping, you may need to replace the windshield wipers themselves. 

Where to Put Windshield Wiper Fluid

Now that you know what windshield wiper fluid is and how to use windshield wiper fluid, let’s take a closer look at where to put windshield wiper fluid when it’s time for replacement in %%taret_city_3%%:

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1. Locate where to put your windshield wiper fluid. The front/rear washer fluid reservoir will be a translucent container with a small water or windshield symbol near the engine. 
2. Remove the reservoir cap to assess the fluid levels.
3. Pour the fluid into the reservoir but avoid going past the fill line marked on the container. Use a funnel to make it easier and fill the reservoir without splashing. 
4. Pop the reservoir cap back into place.

Visit Our Service Center at Kent County Motors!

If you still have questions on where to put windshield wiper fluid or how much it costs to replace, contact us at Kent County Motors, then check out our service specials.