Car Washer: Function & Tips for Properly Filling the Washer
Car washer is a component that helps improve the visibility of car drivers and connects with other components, namely the wiper, which generally collaborates to keep the car glass clean.
When driving a car, the car glass often gets dirty due to dusty roads, pollution, splashes of mud or dirt during heavy rain from other vehicles. Therefore, you need to immediately press the washer button to spray water on the dirty glass.
So what is the function of the washer besides being a car glass cleaner and how to properly refill the washer. Here are the complete tips.
Function of Car Washer
As explained earlier, the general function of the washer is to collaborate with the wiper to maintain the cleanliness of the car glass.
The washer functions to spray water onto the dirty areas of the car glass while the wiper functions to wipe away the dirt.
To understand the function of the washer further, it is best to know each component of the washer, as each component has different functions.
1. Washer Tank
This is a component of the washer that serves as a fluid tank or reservoir for the glass cleaning fluid in the vehicle.
2. Washer Motor
This component functions as the motor or pump driver, enabling it to push the cleaning solution or fluid from the washer tank through the hose.
3. Nozzle
This is a washer component that functions to spray fluid onto the dirty car glass. This component has a small pipe shape and is made of metal or resin with a single hole of approximately 0.88 mm to 1.0 mm in diameter.
4. Hose
The next component is the hose. The hose serves as a connector from the washer tank to the nozzle. It also acts as a distributor of washer water.
5. Fluid (Cleaning Liquid)
This is a liquid that has antifreeze properties and is mixed with special detergent and anti-corrosion agents.
Now, after knowing the function of the washer in detail, here are some steps you must pay attention to when refilling the washer.
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Tips for Properly Filling the Washer
For those of you who are confused about how to fill the car washer water, you can follow the steps below.
1. Open the Car Hood
First, open the car hood to locate the wiper water tank.
2. Find the Wiper Water Tank (Washer Tank)
After the car hood is open, next find the wiper water tank. It is also important to ensure that you do not confuse the wiper water tank with the radiator water tank.
To distinguish them, you can look for the wiper logo on the wiper water tank. Usually, the wiper water tank is located on the right side.
3. Prepare Wiper Cleaning Fluid and Mineral Water
Many people wonder what kind of water to use for car wipers? In fact, it is sufficient to prepare wiper cleaning fluid and mineral water.
First, prepare the cleaning fluid or wiper fluid. You can buy it at a workshop or marketplace that sells car equipment. The dosage for using the cleaning fluid on the wiper can be seen on its packaging.
After that, prepare mineral water as a mixture for the wiper fluid. Mineral water mixed with wiper fluid is claimed to be the safest liquid for filling the wiper water tank.
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4. Mix Wiper Fluid with Mineral Water
Next, mix the wiper fluid with mineral water. With a comparison of 30 ml of wiper fluid mixed with one liter of water.
In addition to using wiper fluid and mineral water, you can use distilled water as a glass cleaner.
Distilled water is battery water that is sterile. However, it must be ensured that the battery water used is from a blue packaged bottle.
5. Carefully Pour in the Wiper Fluid
If the two liquids are mixed, pour them into the wiper water tank slowly and carefully using a funnel.
6. Close the Tank Tightly
After the wiper fluid is poured into the tank, it is best to immediately close the wiper tank tightly.
Thus, the tips and how to properly fill the car washer. Very easy, right? Avoid using shampoo or dish soap as they contain substances that can damage the car glass.
If you have difficulty filling the washer water, you can go directly to the workshop or the nearest Daihatsu dealer to be handled by a professional technician.
