by (K) » Wed Jul 09, 2008 10:21 pm
Alcohol + rubber lines = NO NO.
Bleach + paint = BAD.
Easiest way to drain it is just spray until it runs out. Then fill it with some anti-bacterial soap and hot water. Repeat until you believe it's clean. Then fill it with some nice new REGULAR washer fluid. I've heard some people complain about the rainX stuff.
If you just drain it by disconnecting the hose, it'll do no good because remnants of the old stuff is still inside the hoses, that's why it's best to just spray it until it's empty, add the cleaning solution, and run it through the system again (repeat). Plus you don't have to use any tools. How much easier can it get?
It's probably smelly because stagnant water gets old and mildewy and is a great breeding ground for bacteria. Emptying the reservoir won't do too good because they're still in there, clinging to the walls of the reservoir, eventually they spawn again and you get the same smell. You gotta PURGE that sucker.
On a side note, you don't really need to go overboard with the RainX brand. Usually a nice set of wipers or that chemical you wipe on your windshield is more than enough. Anything else is overkill unless you're driving through the ocean everyday.
~ 2002 DWP Solara SE 2.4L 5spd Manual ~ R.I.P.
- 2005 Accord Coupe V6 - R.I.P.
2004 Accord Coupe V6 ... Let's try this again.
