How To Check Windshield Wiper Fluid

Performing basic maintenance on your car can be daunting, especially tasks like checking your windshield washer fluid. It seems scary but is actually a very simple process when you follow these steps:

1. Make sure the engine is off - you don't want any running parts that you can catch your sleeve, or hot engine parts which can burn you.
2. Pop the hood. Most cars have a leverfor this inside, under or near the steering wheel.
3. Walk around to the hood. Cars have a lever under the hood that you must squeeze in order to open the hood the rest of the way. While squeezing, make sure you are lifting the hood.
4. Find the reservoir for the windshield wiper fluid. It will look like a plastic jug with a blue (or sometimes pink) liquid inside of it. There is also an icon on the cap that looks like a little windshield being sprayed with wiper fluid. If you aren't sure whether you have found the correct jug, it's better to check out your car's manual. This will give you a clear picture of the location of the windshield wiper fluid reservoir.
5. Check the jug to see the fluid level. The jug should have lines on the side and perhaps even an indicator that specifies when the windshield wiper fluid is too low.
6. Open the top of the reservoir. If the cap is not connected and comes off completely be careful not to lose the cap.
7. Fill the reservoir with wiper fluid to the top, being careful not to overflow the jug. Never add plain water. Windshield wiper fluid is made with detergent and antifreeze to keep your windshield clean and prevent it from freezing. If you don't have wiper fluid you can purchase it at any gas station for about $2 a gallon.
8. Replace the cap, making sure to properly secure it.
9. Firmly close the hood of your car. You're done!

It's a good idea to keep a jug of windshield wiper fluid in your trunk. It doesn't take up room and this way if you really need to add the fluid you'll always have it handy.

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