What do you need to know about windshield wipers?
While cleaning your wipers, inspect your blades for areas that look hardened, worn, torn, or cracked. Next, inspect the operation of your windshield washer system. Check the washer fluid level and add fluid if needed. It is important to maintain the appropriate mixture of antifreeze and washer fluid suitable for the climate you live in.
What to do if your windshield wiper fluid is not coming out?
With a simple control from within the vehicle, you can get the washer fluid sprayed onto the windshield. Aside from getting dirt off the windscreen, you can apply the fluid in colder climates after being preheated. Such action would help remove thin layers of frost or ice and ensure the windshield offers a crisp view.
When did the first windshield washer come out?
In 1917, the first windshield wiper powered by an electric motor became available. During the mid-thirties, the first windshield washer system, the system that sprays window washer fluid at your windshield, was introduced.
Who was the inventor of the windshield wiper?
US Patent 3171683 (filed in 1963) covers Arthur Ludwig’s concept for a “Windshield assembly for motor vehicles and the like.” (Patentese is such a fun language.) Ludwig was an inventor with a number of patents for various windshield wiper designs.
Where can I buy windshield wiper fluid for my washer?
You can buy windshield wiper fluid from convenience or auto supply stores. Typically, washer tanks are clear so you can easily see the fluid level from the outside. It’s okay if you don’t fill the wiper fluid up to the fill line since the pump attaches to the bottom of the tank.
What should I do if my windshield washer is not working?
Use a long pin or fine wire to pick out or poke through clogged dirt. Follow by rinsing the parts that are exposed with water. Have someone else turn on your car’s ignition. Ask them to activate the washer system to send out fluid. Let the washer fluid solution flush the system of remaining dirt or deposits.
What causes a clog in the windshield wiper jet?
Clogged windshield wiper jets are fairly common. Usually, automotive wax or polish creates a blockage in the top of the jet, preventing fluid from spraying onto the windshield.
How are the nozzles on a windshield washer arranged?
Other nozzle configurations are having one nozzle for the left and right sides of the car or having adjustable offset nozzles arranged on a base. Washer nozzles on wiper arms should not need adjusting because they are already centered and move with the arms. Individual nozzles may be adjusted by moving a tab connected to each nozzle by hand.