What this car needs is.... (a windshield washer fluid indicator) - Page 2 - Smart Car of America Forums : Smart Car Forum

chieftmc · 02-09-2009, 07:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wrumbarger

Every driver has at least ONE, most have two?

They are located on your face between your nose and your eyebrows?

Open the front access panel (which I admit is really hard) and look

(while you're doing that, check your coolant and brake fluid levels?

I check mine every time I fill up (about twice a month?)

My sentiments exactly

sberger · 02-09-2009, 07:06 AM

Little Rum in the washer fluid prevents some freezing. Car also will run much better. Use the clear stuff!

Jordon · 02-09-2009, 07:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wrumbarger

Every driver has at least ONE, most have two?

They are located on your face between your nose and your eyebrows?

Open the front access panel (which I admit is really hard) and look

(while you're doing that, check your coolant and brake fluid levels?

I check mine every time I fill up (about twice a month?)

That works great, but it has been like 6* outside and getting my butt off of the nice hot seats is really hard. I also agree there should be a light, there is for everything else. And while we are on this of what the car needs, how about a light over the cargo area, has anyone else noticed how dark it gets back there, a light would really help when organizing $100 worth food.

forestacademy · 02-09-2009, 07:51 AM

Ok I checked the washer fluid for the first time this weekend. No its not a big deal to do but when the temps are sub zero its not something I jump out to do.

So it was 40+ over the weekend and Smarty got the comlete once over for the first time. I would have to say it is a pain to fill washer fluid. If you place the service panel (hood) into its little holders, you can't get the Jug to fit in to fill it. You need to just let the panel hang by the strap to get the jug in for a fil. That is a small tank.

jetfuel · 02-09-2009, 07:53 AM

..Jordon ..check Boot LED's and a rear 12v outlet..

..wrumbarger...it was checked at 5k...about 1.5k ago...I serviced it and it went dry 2 days later...hummm..a light will be a cool addition to keep you from burning up the pump..or going blind just like it happened to the daily driver...my wife...

jetfuel