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This is a discussion thread titled "Draining the Washer Fluid Tank", within the Engine & Drivetrain forum, part of the Technical & Vehicle Assistance Forums category.
I posted this here since I assume the washer fluid tank on both the Tundra and the Sequoia are the same...
How do you drain the washer fluid tank? Not many cars have a drain, but at least the top is open so it can be siphoned off. Our tanks have a screen across the top which is molded into the tank and won't come off.
I bought my Sequoia in Houston with a full tank of fluid. The weather here in south west Illinois has been really mild so I have used very little fluid up to this point. Problem now is the weather has turned VERY cold and the summer fluid that works in Houston freezes solid here. I need to swap the fluid out with something that won't freeze, but can't figure out how. I really don't want to just sit with the wipers going and blow a whole tank of fluid all over the vehicle in order for it to empty.
I had another thought.........you could just drill a hole in the platic screen big enough to get a siphon tube down there. And if you were still worried about getting something you didn't want to past that hole, jut cut a round piece of screen and lay it top of the platic screen (it can't gall through). Or just use a funnel with a screen in it. The bottom line is that the only reason you need the screen is probably so you dont' dump the little foil seal from the washer fluid bottle in there.
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I posted this here since I assume the washer fluid tank on both the Tundra and the Sequoia are the same...
How do you drain the washer fluid tank? Not many cars have a drain, but at least the top is open so it can be siphoned off. Our tanks have a screen across the top which is molded into the tank and won't come off.
I bought my Sequoia in Houston with a full tank of fluid. The weather here in south west Illinois has been really mild so I have used very little fluid up to this point. Problem now is the weather has turned VERY cold and the summer fluid that works in Houston freezes solid here. I need to swap the fluid out with something that won't freeze, but can't figure out how. I really don't want to just sit with the wipers going and blow a whole tank of fluid all over the vehicle in order for it to empty.
Any tips?
On my 2000 Tundra the screen/ funnel does pull out quite easily. If yours does come out you might try siphon the fluid out. In order to reach the reservoir I'd have to remove the plastic fender well splash guard liner which might be a pain in winter time. If you can get the existing fluid to thaw, in lieu of pumping it through your washer nozzles disconnect the hose before the nozzles and it'll pump down much faster. Here in Minnesota I use a 50% mix of - 30 washer fluid (methyl alcohol blend) with Prestone -34 De-icer fluid which contains methyl alcohol & ethylene glycol to help with refreeze on the windshield if it's sub-zero and snowing. It will actually melt some ice and prevents refreeze as snow dilutes the regular winter fluid on your windshield.
I had a scenario a few years back where using just the winter washer fluid in a sub zero snowstorm where the fluid mixed with snow would freeze across my windshield every pass of the wiper blades. That hasn't happened since I began mixing the two fluids. Good Luck with your task.
Larry
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If a combo of all these whizz bangs met their claims you'd have to syphon gas out of your tank every second day and sell the excess horsepower on the third????
Unbolt the tank and let 'err spill. Make sure you don't lose the rubber grommets holding the pump into the tank (and fluid level sender if so equipped).
I've emptied mine a couple times. I just unhook the hose running to the jets and hang it out the side of the engine bay. I then just let the pump blow it out onto the driveway, and away from the truck.
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