Smelly Wiper Fluid - Toyota Yaris Forums

CTScott · 08-27-2013, 07:38 AM

To drain the tank you would have to pop the front bumper to get to the tank. Once in there you can pull the washer motor assembly out (which is mounted to the bottom of the tank) to drain it.

Geoff Peace · 08-28-2013, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CTScott

To drain the tank you would have to pop the front bumper to get to the tank. Once in there you can pull the washer motor assembly out (which is mounted to the bottom of the tank) to drain it.

I have drained my washer tank in the past by inserting a length of 6mm. plastic tube into the tank with a weight attached to make it sink, then simply syphon the fluid out.
Regards Geoff Peace.

bairjo · 08-28-2013, 05:03 PM

Cleaning the tank is good, but if you got something growing in there chances are it is in the tubing as well. I have not looked to see on the Yaris, but windshield wiper hose is usually easy and cheap to replace and may want to be considered....just a thought.

andulong · 08-28-2013, 09:44 PM

I had a similar issue with a non-Yaris in the past. I just opened the top to the wash tank and inserted the garden hose, ran it for a while with a good flow and let it rinse the tank out. Spray the washer a few times during this to clear out the tubing as well, don't forget to do the rear window if it is a hatch. Then maybe fill it with something nice smelling, or water and vinegar to help keep it fresh. Good luck.

08-27-2013, 07:38 AM	#1
CTScott ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 09 5dr LB, 2x 08 3dr LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: USA, CT Posts: 13,460	To drain the tank you would have to pop the front bumper to get to the tank. Once in there you can pull the washer motor assembly out (which is mounted to the bottom of the tank) to drain it. __________________

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08-28-2013, 05:03 PM	#3
bairjo Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 620	Cleaning the tank is good, but if you got something growing in there chances are it is in the tubing as well. I have not looked to see on the Yaris, but windshield wiper hose is usually easy and cheap to replace and may want to be considered....just a thought.

08-28-2013, 09:44 PM	#4
andulong Drives: 2008 Hatch Red Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 66	I had a similar issue with a non-Yaris in the past. I just opened the top to the wash tank and inserted the garden hose, ran it for a while with a good flow and let it rinse the tank out. Spray the washer a few times during this to clear out the tubing as well, don't forget to do the rear window if it is a hatch. Then maybe fill it with something nice smelling, or water and vinegar to help keep it fresh. Good luck.