Road safety largely depends on the condition of the windshield. After all, it provides good visibility. All motorists know that with the help of a special liquid the glass can be cleaned much better and faster than with water. For winter, drivers buy winter windshield washer, as its advantage is that the liquid does not freeze.
Many drivers try to save money on purchasing a special liquid in the summer and fill the reservoir with the remains of the winter windshield washer with ordinary or distilled water. Some people don’t even notice the difference in seasonal windshield washers and buy either one. However, they do not look at its quality and purpose.
Payment via Yandex Cashier
After selecting payment via Yandex, the Yandex Cashier payment system will launch, where you need to select a convenient payment method (bank card, QIWI, Yandex Money account, etc.)
After specifying payment details and confirming payment, payment for the goods will occur.
If you have a bank card in a currency other than the ruble, then the money will be debited from the card at the rate of the Central Bank of Russia at the time of the purchase.
This payment method is optimal for residents of Russia, Kazakhstan and Belarus.
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Malfunctions and ways to eliminate them
Below are instructions for eliminating defects in parts of the glass washer system on a Chevy Niva
Rear window tank Niva Chevrolet (article 2123-631401400)
If there is a problem with it, you need to check the tightness. And also disassemble the tank itself, which is quite simple in its design, and clean it. Replace if necessary.
Rear window pump (part number 2123-6314014)
The most difficult thing here is to carefully unfasten the door trim. After replacement, use a glue gun.
Rear window nozzle (art. 00001-7504676-00-0)
When replacing, the hose often falls inside the door.
In this case, you will need to remove the trunk door trim, then remove the washer reservoir. Hook the hose through the hole in the top with a curved wire and pull it into the inside of the door.
Next, push the hose from the washer so that the tail increases at the end, which, if long enough, bend and push back to the outside of the door. After this, it is enough to put a new nozzle on the hose, replace their parts with fan ones and install the tank and door trim in place.
We recommend watching the detailed video instructions:
Windshield washer reservoir and pump (art. 000017504617000)
Disconnect the power wires and hoses from the electric motor of the pump and drain the liquid from it. Remove the rubber belt securing the reservoir and remove the pump. There is a sealing sleeve at the junction of the pump and the tank.
It is necessary to check its condition and, if it has dried out, replace it.
Then carry out the installation in reverse order. Below are detailed instructions with photos:
1. Disconnect the wire from the “–” terminal of the battery. 2. Disconnect the two wire connectors from the pump motor terminals. 3. Disconnect the hose from the pump fitting and drain the liquid from the reservoir. 4. Remove the reservoir fastening belt and the unit itself. 5. Replace cracked or loose sealing sleeve. 6. Install the new pump in the reverse order.
Windshield jet (nozzle) (art. 21235208060)
First of all, you need to remove the buffer foam pads. Next, disconnect the pads. Remove the hoses through which the fluid is supplied. Remove the old injectors and connect the pipes to the new jets. Connect the check valve and immediately check the operation of the system
Fan nozzles
The advantage of this sprayer is primarily expressed in the larger spray angle and the pressure with which the liquid hits the glass.
At the same time, the risk of creating micro-scratches and the consumption of the liquid itself are reduced.
The fashion factor is also important - recently, many car enthusiasts are switching to fan injectors, abandoning the standard equipment (nozzle part number for the front window of Chevrolet Niva: 2123-5208060-20, part number for the rear window: 00001-7504384-00-0).
An important decision will be the purchase of original, “native” sprayers.
When replacing with fan jets, there will be no problems with their installation, because... All fastenings match and no additional adjustment is required.
Payment via Portmone
After selecting payment through Portmone, the payment system will launch, where you need to select the payment method: bank card or Portmone account.
The price in the Portmone payment system is converted into dollars at the exchange rate of the Central Bank of the country where you are located.
If you have a bank card in a currency other than the dollar, then the money will be debited from the card at the rate of the Central Bank of your country at the time of the purchase.
After specifying payment details and confirming payment, payment for the goods will occur.
Official website of the Portmone payment system https://www.portmone.com
How does the washer element work?
To decide what to do if the windshield or rear window washer of the Nissan Qashqai does not work, you need to roughly understand how it works. The design includes several electric pumps that experience daily stress and can quickly fail on any machine. This element is needed all year round and in virtually any weather, because glass gets dirty quite quickly and often requires cleaning.
The main part of the accounting system is the reservoir, the washer pump, the nozzles where the water hits the windows. If the nozzles are installed correctly and in good working order, then water will enter the center of the windshield. This is necessary for more painstaking cleaning of it from debris. On the Nissan Qashqai, water is supplied to the rear window, which is quite comfortable in dirty weather.
If the water doesn't splash, it won't be the garbage's fault every time, although such a possibility is not excluded. To be able to determine what the problem is, you need to carefully examine the entire system and find faults.
Payment via PayPal
After selecting payment via PayPal, the PayPal payment system will launch, where you need to select the payment method: bank card or PayPal account.
If you already have a PayPal account, then you need to log into it and make a payment.
If you do not have a PayPal account and you want to pay using a bank card via PayPal, you need to click on the “Create an Account” button - shown with an arrow in the picture.
PayPal will then prompt you to select your country and provide your credit card information.
After specifying the information required to make the payment, you must click on the “Pay Now” button.
Official website of the PayPal payment system https://www.paypal.com
Payment via WebMoney
After selecting payment via WebMoney, the payment system will launch, where you need to select the payment method: bank card or WebMoney wallet.
If you already have a WebMoney wallet, then you need to log into it and make a payment.
If you do not have a WebMoney wallet and you want to pay in another way, you need to select any of the methods that WebMoney offers and make the payment
After specifying payment details and confirming payment, payment for the goods will occur.
Official website of the WebMoney payment system https://www.webmoney.ru/
Downloading a book
After successfully completing the payment (by any method) and returning to the KrutilVertel store from the payment system website, you will be taken to the successful payment page:
On this page you need to indicate your e-mail, where access to download the book will be sent.
If you are already registered on our website, then simply follow the link to your personal account.
The book you purchased will be in your personal account, from where you can always download it.
Please note that after making the payment, you need to return back from the payment system website to the KrutilVertel website.
If for some reason you did not return back to the site and closed the payment system tab with a message about the successful completion of the payment, please let us know - we will send you a letter indicating access to download the book.
Selecting windshield washer fluid
Before adding windshield washer fluid, it is necessary to select it. Preference should be given to one that does not freeze at a temperature of -25-30°C. Any car glass cleaner contains alcohol, water, various fragrances, etc.
Alcohol is needed to prevent water from freezing at sub-zero temperatures. It is worth noting that the alcohol in the washer fluid can also be different, namely:
- Methyl;
- Ethyl;
- Isopropyl.
The best solution is a washer solution containing ethyl alcohol.
, because it does not contain any unpleasant odor. This windshield washer fluid in a store can cost about 200-250 rubles for 5 liters. In second place is a product with the addition of isopropyl alcohol. It can emit a smell that manufacturers try to cover up with all sorts of flavorings.
However, often this smell can be felt even inside the car.
In last place is a liquid based on methyl alcohol, which, in fact, is generally prohibited for use due to its extreme toxicity. We have already found out where and how to fill the windshield washer fluid, now it’s time to find out how a low-quality glass washer fluid affects the human body.
Window cleaners based on methyl alcohol or any other prohibited substance can have a number of negative consequences for human health.
If all these symptoms arose after replacing the windshield washer fluid, then this is undoubtedly the only problem. We urgently need to replace it with a better one. To avoid such situations, it is strongly recommended that you first fill the reservoir with a minimum of liquid and check it for odors and the above symptoms. If there are none, then the tank must be filled to the required level.
Another piece of advice
To answer the question of where to fill the windshield washer fluid, you will need to buy detergent exclusively in specialized stores, since the likelihood of running into a fake at gas stations or, say, in a shopping center is very high.
When we press the windshield washer lever, a small motor under the hood of our car drives an equally small pump. As a result of this, the washer fluid from the reservoir is pumped into the washer nozzles - these are small protrusions with holes on the hood, directed towards the windshield. It is from there that, under the pressure created by the pump, the “washer” or, as it is also called, “anti-freeze” sprays. Let's find out what to do if the washer suddenly runs out. Where can we find the washer reservoir under the hood and where can we fill in the new anti-freeze agent?
Firstly, during the autumn-winter-spring seasons, it is best to always have a supply of washer fluid in the trunk of 2-4 liters. It’s very unpleasant to find yourself in slushy weather without it and without the prospect of finding an auto shop within the next few kilometers. The second thing you need to know is that there are summer and winter washer options. The first is much cheaper, but freezes at low temperatures, while the second usually remains liquid down to -30 degrees. Therefore, it is necessary to choose one or another type of anti-freeze based on weather conditions. Remember that in some cases, frozen washer fluid (especially poor quality) can lead to destruction of the nozzles and their subsequent replacement.
So, where do we fill the antifreeze and where is the washer reservoir located in our car? The answer to this question is quite simple. In 99% of cases, the washer fluid reservoir is located under the hood. Therefore, the first thing to do is to pull the hood release lever (as a rule, it is located at the level of the left knee with a picture of an open hood on it). Then we go out, lift the hood lid and fix it using a special holder lever - you can also find it without any problems - usually it is inserted into the latch on the raised hood lid itself.
Next, we look for where the washer reservoir is located. Standing in front of the car, look at the left side of the engine compartment (relative to you); in almost all car models it is located immediately behind the headlight. The washer reservoir is a white or translucent tank with approximately 3.5-5 liters of anti-freeze.
And its lid will help us more specifically and accurately identify the washer reservoir. It is often blue or cyan in color, but can also be yellow or black. And it shows a windshield with a splashing washer. And we can make sure that this is the tank we need by assessing its contents - after all, since we have run out of glass washer, it should be empty (except in rare cases of clogged nozzles or a breakdown of the motor or pump of the washer system).
Yellow washer reservoir cap
So, we have decided where to fill the washer fluid. You simply open the lid (usually it just snaps on, less often it unscrews) of the washer reservoir and the cap of the bottle with a new anti-freeze agent and begin to carefully pour in the contents of the bottle, trying not to splash the washer on other units and parts. If you suddenly splash something, then look to see if there are any wires coming off of it. If not, then everything is fine. It is also undesirable for the washer to get on the drive belt - this (however, in very rare cases) can worsen its performance.
Windshield washer fluid is necessary to keep your car in good condition. Most store-bought glass cleaners contain methanol, a toxic chemical that is hazardous to health even in small quantities. Because methanol is so harmful to health and the environment, some car enthusiasts prefer to personally make windshield washer fluid at home that does not contain a drop of methanol. Such a liquid can be quite easily made from household goods, especially since in the long run they will also help you save a lot of money.
Problems when paying with bank cards
Sometimes difficulties may arise when paying with Visa/MasterCard bank cards. The most common of them:
- There is a restriction on the card for paying for online purchases
- A plastic card is not intended for making payments online.
- The plastic card is not activated for making payments online.
- There are not enough funds on the plastic card.
In order to solve these problems, you need to call or write to the technical support of the bank where you are served. Bank specialists will help you resolve them and make payments.
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How to choose the right liquid
- If you plan to drive only around the city, you can, in principle, pour plain non-carbonated bottled water into the tank: it contains no impurities.
- When going on a long trip, it is better to stock up on “Fairy”. Many insects will fly onto the windshield, which impairs visibility. Just a little dishwashing detergent will save the situation. With this liquid, the wipers will adhere better to the glass.
- If you decide to polish your car's windows, grab a rag and window cleaner. But you cannot pour this product into the washer reservoir: chemical reagents can harm the entire system.
- To save money, you can dilute a special windshield washer with bottled or distilled water.
