Oil in washer fluid reservoir

KNEAG

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CHEVROLET IMPALA

Ok, I know this may sound stupid; but my 16 year old daughter put used motor oil in the windshield washer fluid reservoir. Does anyone have any idea how to inexpensively clean something like this out? I'm afraid to use the system for fear that it may damage the pump or never be usable again.

Sunday, January 8th, 2006 AT 10:06 AM

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PALCO

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My 16 yo put antifreeze in the gas tank :evil: :evil: yours I would stick a hose in there and flush and flush some more. Then pull off the little hose and/or pump attached to the bottom of the resivor drain put a little dawn dish soap and flush some more. Dawn realy is a good oil cutter. Put it back together and fill with 20/10 windshield fluid also a good grease cutting product. Good luck.

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Sunday, January 8th, 2006 AT 10:45 AM

JEREMIAH

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The fender lining is held by a couple of clips that you can detach with a flat tip screwdriver and I think a 10mm bolt. Bend the lining back, twist off the pump/motor at the bottom of the reservoir(you don't have to disconnect the wire) and just flush the reservoir from the top. If you have a high pressure hose, water should be just fine. If you have a rear washer motor, try not to mix 'em up when u put it back.

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Sunday, January 8th, 2006 AT 4:17 PM

SATURNTECH9

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I would remove the washer bottle then remove washer pump and washer pump strainer then clean it out with brake clean and flush it with water before putting it back in.

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Friday, November 12th, 2010 AT 2:11 AM