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Discussion in 'Prime Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by EyePrime, Apr 8, 2018.

  1. EyePrime

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    So...
    I saw a Toyota how-to video about changing the windshield wiper fluid and apparently there is a gizmo that lets you, monitor,/check how much windshield wiper fluid is in your reservoir. But my car does not have it.
    Any of yours have it...

    They talk about it at 50 seconds.
     
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    That video wont play here, but the only way i know of to check the windshield wiper level is with the dipstick that's attached to the lid...
     
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    That's weird that it wont play,
    That's what I mean about the dipstick in the vid. I don't have it though do you guys
     
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    The posted video will not play (here in Southern New Hamster, USA) but I always use the visual method (…never failed me yet, in 50+ years of motoring) ;)

    I just re-read your post - changing? I don't think I've ever changed my washer-fluid, perhaps I'm missing out on something here! (…I hate it when that happens!)

    BTW Welcome to PriusChat! (…The best place on the InterNet to learn all you'll ever need to know about your Prius!) :)
     
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    what exactly are you trying to accomplish? i just keep mine topped up. why would you want to change it?
     
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    I do, and so did my Gen 3 Prius. Maybe it's a Canada version thing.
     
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    With all the electronics in this car, I wonder why there isn't real window wiper fluid level sensor that lights up on the dashboard when it's low. I think my 2005 Toyota had it.:(
     
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    The video won't play for me but I just always topped off when checking oil and at oil change and have veer ran out.
     
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    Yeah prob

    Yeah, I know my 08 corollas had it!

    I mean top it up but I just want to know how much I have

    BTW I mean refil not top up


    Youll have to copy paste this. Apparently the video wont play

    Sorry thanks for the welcome though. I meant topping up not changing
     
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    I mean topping up NOT changing
     
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    3rd gen's have a plastic dipstick so you can see beyond what's visible in the (semi-transparent) filler neck, down to the main reservoir below. But if you're missing that (pop the filler cap, no plastic dipstick inside?), just fill till you start to see it in that filler neck. You can kind of tell by the sound too when filling: the pitch of the pouring sound will climb as the pour gets into the neck. If it's near empty it'll likely take a full 4 liter bottle; just pour a little slower near the end.
     
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    This is from 2017 Prime Owner's Manual, I'd think 2018 should be the same. If you're missing that dipstick I'd think the dealership should be able to rustle one up; they owe you one. Maybe they misplaced it in the Pre-Delivery Inspection?

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    Prob they kinda rushed our pre-delivery inspection cause we were going To Toronto... Ima check my owner manual fr that

    My manual does not even have that
     
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    Ok thank you so much I will tell them next time we visit

    I am cringing so much right now... I was looking at pg 696
     
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    The PDF is often handier, easier to search. They're so bulky now.
     
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    video works fine, i can't believe someone made a video of how to top up the washer fluid. video generation i guess.:rolleyes:
     
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    Video doesn't work for me, but I concur with your comment, regarding the need to make such a video.
     
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    i did see a guy in a beemer go into the gas station and ask them to fill his wiper fluid. 25 bucks later, he was on his way.:eek:
     
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    Did not mean to write this thread

    I meant to reply to another of your threads.

    Me either I was just bored watching Toyota How To's
     
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