Technical Coolant liquid in the washer

[beermouse]

Hi all -

as the title says, I have accidentially poured about half a liter of coolant in the washer bottle (Yes, it was dark, and late, and both liquids are blue, and....) What do I do now? Do I need to get it out (it feels a little sticky), or can I just top it up with washer liquid? Out in the dark I couldn't see where the tubing went - what is the easiest way to get it emptied if I need to?

Any input is much appreciated!

 

[dave]

drain it all out, it will strip your paint

pull the motor pump out should drain it quick, then flush it through

 

[Remould]

Or just keep pouring clean water in until it over flows clear,then pull the rubber pipe off the washers and run them until it runs clear as well.

 

[jrkitching]

Blue coolant? I thought all Mk3 Pandas used an OAT coolant, which is pink.

But yes, you would be well advised to flush the system with clean water & refill with screenwash. I'd start by syphoning out the reservoir. Remember also to flush through the rear washer lines. Personally I'd also wash the car afterwards, just in case.

 

[beermouse]

Hi all -

thanks for your quick replies Luckily I found out I'd messed up before I pulled the washer arm so there won't be so much tubing to wash trough

Thanks again!

 

[beermouse]

Yes, blue - it was some cheap supermarket stuff I picked up to use on my boat to keep the hull vents from freezing.

 

[Remould]

And you shouldn't really mix the two,you'll lose the extended life properties and it could also affect it's cooling as well.

 

[Most Easterly Pandas]

And you shouldn't really mix the two,you'll lose the extended life properties and it could also affect it's cooling as well.

:yeahthat:

 

[SeanW]

Sounds like the OP picked the wrong bottle off the shelf - the cheapo coolant being for his boat, not car...