rear washer reservoir?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by Bob Allen, Apr 19, 2004.

  1. Bob Allen

    Bob Allen Captainbaba

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    Wannabee techno-geek here...
    Where's the reservoir for the rear washer fluid? Do both washers use the one under the hood? Seems like a pretty long hose if that's the case.
    The owner's manual only says to use washer fluid and not radiator coolant.
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  2. N9IWP

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    The dealer told me that the read washer uses the same resevoir as the front.

    I didn't see anything to contradict this in the manual, tho I haven't looked at the real one yet (just an online version)

    brian
     
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    When I was in installing the EV button and had the glove-box out, I spotted the washer fluid line routed under the dash as if it were passing along the passenger-side rocker panel on the inside. Kinda nice that it does use the same tank - just don't run out - I'd hate to have to reprime that line if the pump were in the rear... :)
     
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    My rear spray pattern is in two straight gushes, not a well distributed fan.
    Is this normal?
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(kenoarto @ Sep 14 2006, 12:40 AM) [snapback]319338[/snapback]</div>
    To me it is. I've gotten used to it. :D
     
  6. richard schumacher

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Skwyre7 @ Sep 14 2006, 06:44 AM) [snapback]319402[/snapback]</div>
    Same here.
     
  7. Tideland Prius

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    Yeah, it sorta just.... gushes out and with no noticeable force.