Windshield Washer reservoir

[pgackerman]

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

Is there a story behind it?

[GTRS Fiero]

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?

[pgackerman]

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.

[Fierofool]

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.

[GTRS Fiero]

I thought I stated that.

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