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All Things Fiero => General Fiero Discussion => Topic started by: pgackerman on September 16, 2018, 10:28:31 am

Title: Windshield Washer reservoir
Post by: pgackerman on September 16, 2018, 10:28:31 am

Why is the Fiero's windshield washer reservoir so big?

Is there a story behind it?

Title: Re: Windshield Washer reservoir
Post by: GTRS Fiero on September 16, 2018, 10:31:49 am

Maybe so it can leak out the left nozzle all day, and still have fluid when you need it.

I never thought of the reservoir as big.  Do some vehicles have smaller reservoirs?

Title: Re: Windshield Washer reservoir
Post by: pgackerman on September 16, 2018, 10:42:32 am

I've never compared capacities directly via owners manuals, but I'd say my Fieros reservoir looks larger than my van's or Mustang's.

Title: Re: Windshield Washer reservoir
Post by: Fierofool on September 16, 2018, 11:57:42 am

My Dodge truck's reservoir couldn't even be seen without removing the front end.  I have no idea what size it was.  My Ford truck also has a large one, but not as large as the Fiero.  The 84 Fiero washer fluid tank is small, but that's because of the way they mounted the jack. 

I have seen smaller tanks on vehicles but the Fiero's tank holds more than 2 gallons.  It may be for the reason Paul stated.  I know that during RFTH 23 yesterday there were a number of participants that reported their washer nozzles were unexpectedly squirting fluid on the windshield.

Title: Re: Windshield Washer reservoir
Post by: GTRS Fiero on September 16, 2018, 12:25:49 pm

I thought I stated that.

Yes, lots of vehicles hide the reservoir between the front tire and the bumper cover.