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1997 Honda Civic Windshield Washer

Tiny
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  • 1997 HONDA CIVIC
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 98,200 MILES
Hi,
Whenever the windshield washer is used on this car it streaks the windshield, even when using new fresh windshield washer fluid. I think that maybe after 12 years the fluid reservoir and/or rubber tubing is contaminated but of course I'm not sure. Should I replace everything or is there some other solution? It's very annoying to my 20 year old daughter who drives the car. Maybe a decontamination liquid of some sort.
Thanks for your help.
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Tuesday, August 11th, 2009 AT 9:15 AM

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Tiny
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I've had this when someone put antifreeze in the tank before.

I had to keep washing the tank out with Dawn brand dish soap and water.

And then clean the windshield with rubbing alcohol.
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Tuesday, August 11th, 2009 AT 10:25 AM
Tiny
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Thanks for your help. But I need clarification. How will I get the cleaning liquid out? Do I just put the Dawn dishwasher detergent and water into the washer reservoir and squirt it out using the windshield washer from inside the car or do I somehow remove the reservoir and clean it out that way? Please advise.

I never would have thought of using rubbing alcohol on the windshield. Will do asap.
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Tuesday, August 11th, 2009 AT 11:17 AM
Tiny
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If you cant remove the tank easily then take your garden hose and stick it in the opening for the tank as far as you can, and just let it run for a while.
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Tuesday, August 11th, 2009 AT 7:05 PM
Tiny
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I understand. Thanks.
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Wednesday, August 12th, 2009 AT 7:17 AM

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