Washer fluid - leak or car just eats it?

[septicwar]

I've noticed ever since I bought the car that it literally goes through washer fluid like no ones business. Almost 2 bottles everytime. I use the washers maybe twice a week and I'm refilling at least every 2 weeks.. doesnt seem normal to me but it's been doing it since I've driven it off the showroom floor.. anyone else experience this?

 

[drewbie]

I have had my 2G for 2015 for a couple of weeks and was actually wondering the same thing... I think the volume thats comes out when you activate the jets may be more than my first gen Genesis. Granted I have been driving in north country winters so I have been using them more than usual. Will be in a better position to assess in the spring/summer.

 

[skipgen]

Mine seems to guzzle it.... I go about a month or so between refills.

 

[Ragnar]

Bought my 2016 Ultimate in that year and haven’t had to refill it yet! Admittedly don’t need to use it all that often but and it Sprays just fine.

 

[pmckechnie]

I haven't had the problem but would like to ask, How do you check the washer fluid? I just fill it at at oil changes.

 

[septicwar]

Mine seems to guzzle it.... I go about a month or so between refills.

I'm beginning to think there is a leak somewhere, no way I can be going through almost 2 gallons of washer fluid in 2 weeks. I literally use it maybe 4 or 5 times.

I haven't had the problem but would like to ask, How do you check the washer fluid? I just fill it at at oil changes.

On the info screen between the gauges it will pop up a caution symbol and tell you the washer fluid level is low.

 

[snork]

Sounds like a leak to me. I'm not one to use the washers a ton, but I live in the northeast, and despite not much actual snow, the roads still get regularly salted and I only ever get mine refilled when I take it in for oil changes. The wiper fluid does also shoot at the headlights too, but it's just a short extra squirt and not a big drain.

 

[kocyk123]

Sounds like a leak to me. I'm not one to use the washers a ton, but I live in the northeast, and despite not much actual snow, the roads still get regularly salted and I only ever get mine refilled when I take it in for oil changes. The wiper fluid does also shoot at the headlights too, but it's just a short extra squirt and not a big drain.

Same here. It always lasts from one oil change to another. I only had to refill it once or twice within my 1.5 year ownership. I live in Illinois and spend most time on the hwy.

 

[SuperKing]

I refill twice in the winter usually..... never the rest of the year. In the winter, I get the salt and dirt and if I wipe, it just smears so I need to spray every 10-15 mins. I never use it in the summer unless it's bugs or cyclists.

 

[septicwar]

Yeah I guess I may have a leak. It's done this since I bought it brand new. Good thing I have the 100,000 mile wrap around.. should cover it, I hope.

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[kocyk123]

Powertrain warranty will not cover it. You might be able to fix it yourself. I am not sure how bad the access to the pump is. I was battling the same problem in my 1996 Audi A6 and turned out that the pump was not sitting properly in the tank. I had to push it more inside the tank and that solved the problem forever.

 

[septicwar]

Powertrain warranty will not cover it. You might be able to fix it yourself. I am not sure how bad the access to the pump is. I was battling the same problem in my 1996 Audi A6 and turned out that the pump was not sitting properly in the tank. I had to push it more inside the tank and that solved the problem forever.

Well I do have the extra 100,000 mile wrap around warranty. Not sure if it covers it though.

 

[TinsleyC]

It's got to be a leak. I've had my G80 (I'm sure it's the same tank system) for three months and use it 3-4 times a week, and I've never filled it.

Edit: added "for three months"

 

[Andyj]

Must be a leak. Check for blue stains underneath.