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Smelly washer bottle
« on: 06 December 2009, 19:05:04 »

Any one got any tips on how to clean the washer bottle and water pipes to the screen and lights. Mine stink like a sewer  ;D ;D

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Re: Smelly washer bottle
« Reply #1 on: 06 December 2009, 19:09:03 »

wash out very throughly with clean water, several times.

then only use a PROPER windscreen wash additive, and not washing up liquid/ liquid soap/49p a gall screenwash.

All these allow crap to grow in the tank which 1) smells 2) blocks the pump/jets.

Decent screen additive and water .. nowt else.
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Re: Smelly washer bottle
« Reply #2 on: 06 December 2009, 19:12:28 »

Thanks Entwood.

Do you think a Milton tablet in there would do it any harm?
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Re: Smelly washer bottle
« Reply #3 on: 06 December 2009, 19:14:49 »

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Thanks Entwood.

Do you think a Milton tablet in there would do it any harm?


I've used a milton tablet in the 'van water system to clear out crap .. did no harm .. so I can't see it hurting the car .. unless you get it neat on any aluminium bits ... IIRC Milton and ally don't go well together !!
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Re: Smelly washer bottle
« Reply #4 on: 06 December 2009, 19:20:25 »

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Thanks Entwood.

Do you think a Milton tablet in there would do it any harm?


I've used a milton tablet in the 'van water system to clear out crap .. did no harm .. so I can't see it hurting the car .. unless you get it neat on any aluminium bits ... IIRC Milton and ally don't go well together !!

That's exactly what I had to do.... Then follow the advice above. I also find that having it at quite a strong concentration helps :y :y
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Re: Smelly washer bottle
« Reply #5 on: 06 December 2009, 19:34:31 »

Thanks guys  :y :y
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Re: Smelly washer bottle
« Reply #6 on: 06 December 2009, 21:07:31 »

Kim and Aggie would use vinegar  ;D  ;D
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Re: Smelly washer bottle
« Reply #7 on: 07 December 2009, 06:14:49 »

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Kim and Aggie would use vinegar  ;D  ;D

 ;D ;D What else do they use, lemons - baking soda  ;D
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