![]() ![]() Unless you're a 4C owner trying to add a splash of washer fluid during a quick fuel stop. When you open it, you should find a dipstick to help you tell the level of your washer fluid. It is usually marked by a cap with a windscreen and moving wipers symbol. And make sure you never lose that multi-piece funnel kit that comes with the car-it's uniquely shaped to snake down behind the fixed "hood" and into the deeply-buried washer fluid filler neck.Ĭheck out the rest of the process in the video below. Most washer fluid reservoirs are located in the engine bay, near the windshield, and mounted next to the firewall. Not only is it a multi-step process, it also requires multiple specialized tools. Who would have thought you'd need to watch a video to figure this out? But now that we've seen the instructional video produced by Columbus, Ohio dealership Bob Boyd Alfa Romeo FIAT, we have to admit, it's even more complex than we could have possibly imagined. We can't say we ever considered how you'd accomplish this task while on any of our test drives. And that make it quite a hassle to refill the windshield wiper fluid. Even worse, while most mid-engine cars still have a pop-able hood, the 4C's is fixed. Because of some insane chassis design and suspension packaging, the 4C doesn't have a front trunk. Just be careful while you're pouring, and you'll be fine.īut on the Alfa Romeo 4C, it's not that simple. To add fluid, simply open the cap and pour in the recommended type of washer fluid. It’s often clearly marked with a symbol that looks like a windshield wiper or a drop of water. Sure, you should probably use a funnel, but you don't have to. On most cars, the windshield wiper fluid reservoir is located near the front of the engine compartment on the driver’s side. You pop the hood, unscrew the cap on the reservoir, and pour the fluid in. 1 cup white vinegar 3 quarts water 2 Tbsp liquid dish soap (Dawn seems to work best) 5-10 drops blue food coloring. On a normal car, refilling the windshield wiper fluid is simple. My Homemade Windshield Washer Fluid : 2 cups isopropyl alcohol 99 (or more if you can't find 99 Iso-Alcohol and then just adjust water below) Or less if you don't live where cold temperatures is a concern.
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