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1999 Mercedes Benz CLK230 Repair Question


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Mileage: 148,000 miles.

Asked on October 12, 2012

The screenwasher reservoir leaks , have to refill it every other day , checked all the pipes , seem ok.

The screenwasher reservoir on my 1999 Mercedes CLK 230 is leaking from somewhere . Ive checked the hoses for leaks and cant visibly see any . I have to refill it every other day ! Any clues ? Thanks . P . S . There are no visible cracks in the reservoir .
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Replied on October 12, 2012

The most common cause would be a bad rubber grommet (seal) for the washer motor.

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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Replied on October 12, 2012

Or a cracked plastic tank.

Tiny Answered by Wrenchtech (expert)
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