Washer bottle leaking?

dannynic · May 7th, 2009, 10:16

I have collected my 15 month old V70 last week and not really that impressed with the dealer to be honest. Seemed interested and helpful until I placed a deposit and then like he couldn't be bothered. Anyway thats not the cars fault. But I do have a problem in that when I fill up the washer bottle I get water running out the bottom of the car before it gets anywhere near the top. Is this normal or have I got a cracked washer bottle. Wondered if there may be some kind of overflow. I fill with a funnel so its not leaking past as I fill and running down. It also has a problem in the fact it pulls to the left. To have the car travel down the road straight you need to have the steering wheel turned slightly to the right. Dealer is going to check buts seems to think this is normal, Anybody any idea's. Any help or ideas on any of these problems would be most appreciated. Thanks.

radiumrob · May 7th, 2009, 12:10

A small amount of fluid runs onto the ground when I fill the washer reservoir on my S80. I assumed that it was leakage from an overflow tube.

There is no perceptible pull or drift with the S80, although I have experienced this with other cars (not Volvo), and always to the left.

Hinckley · May 7th, 2009, 12:30

In my findings pulling to the left is the norm, the S60 I had did and my 57 plate S80 does, my dad's old S80 does and my brother in laws 09 plate V70 2.0D does too, that said we had a C30 1.6D as a loaner and that didn't nor did my B-I-Laws old 06 plate XC90.

I had both my S60 and S80 back to the Stealers for adjustments and after a four wheel alighnments were still the same.

I've not noticed any leaks from the washer bottles appart from overfilling I would take it back for a check.

Finding a good dealer is hard but they can be found.

Cheers,
Pip

Andy Holden · May 7th, 2009, 12:47

I have just acquired a 57 plate V70. Last night I filled the washer bottle and had the same problem. A small but significant amount of water ran out just in front of the wheel arch. I plan to get it checked the next time it goes to my local dealer - Friday 15th May. I will report back.

Mine drives straight.

cheers,

Andy.

retails80 · May 7th, 2009, 15:45

I too have the same problem with fliud leaking after I fill the ww reservoir on my 08 s80. Dealer said this was normal but it doesn't make sense that each time you fill it you end up with fluid on the ground. Also, is anyone else having a problem with their rear view mirror not staying in a fixed position after adjustment? Mine seems to drift back to a central position.

jco · May 7th, 2009, 19:52

I have camber sensitivity and leaking bottle - at least it did leak once but doesnt always - I wonder if you have to fill slowly to avoid an air bubble blowing back. If you need to pretty easy to get at - just take off wheel and unscrew wheel arch sheild
In regard to camber sensitivity (see my post on 2nd May). You might want to check if the front wheels appear to be the same distance from the body - mine has about a smaller gap on the passenger side and I'm investigating if this might be adjustable in workshop. Also full wheel alignment check.

dannynic · May 8th, 2009, 14:35

Thanks very much for the replies it gives me something to go by when it goes into the dealer next week.

Andy Holden · May 19th, 2009, 22:09

My car was at the dealer today - they checked the washer bottle and it apparently has a drain hole at the bottom of the filler tube - so they claim it works as designed !!! still seems strange to me - I may have a look myself.

Cheers,

Andy.

May 7th, 2009, 10:16	#1
dannynic Junior Member Last Online: May 1st, 2022 07:34 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bridgwater Somerset	Washer bottle leaking? I have collected my 15 month old V70 last week and not really that impressed with the dealer to be honest. Seemed interested and helpful until I placed a deposit and then like he couldn't be bothered. Anyway thats not the cars fault. But I do have a problem in that when I fill up the washer bottle I get water running out the bottom of the car before it gets anywhere near the top. Is this normal or have I got a cracked washer bottle. Wondered if there may be some kind of overflow. I fill with a funnel so its not leaking past as I fill and running down. It also has a problem in the fact it pulls to the left. To have the car travel down the road straight you need to have the steering wheel turned slightly to the right. Dealer is going to check buts seems to think this is normal, Anybody any idea's. Any help or ideas on any of these problems would be most appreciated. Thanks.

May 7th, 2009, 12:30	#3
Hinckley Member Last Online: Nov 14th, 2011 16:42 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Silverstone	In my findings pulling to the left is the norm, the S60 I had did and my 57 plate S80 does, my dad's old S80 does and my brother in laws 09 plate V70 2.0D does too, that said we had a C30 1.6D as a loaner and that didn't nor did my B-I-Laws old 06 plate XC90. I had both my S60 and S80 back to the Stealers for adjustments and after a four wheel alighnments were still the same. I've not noticed any leaks from the washer bottles appart from overfilling I would take it back for a check. Finding a good dealer is hard but they can be found. Cheers, Pip __________________ Had 1981 265 GLE V6 Had 2003 S60 20T SE Had 2008 S80 D5 LUX Too many electrical problems Last 2009 Merc CLS Now 2004 S80 2.5T SE + Freelander! (BOGOF!)

May 7th, 2009, 12:10	#2
radiumrob New Member Last Online: Oct 23rd, 2015 11:57 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dorchester	A small amount of fluid runs onto the ground when I fill the washer reservoir on my S80. I assumed that it was leakage from an overflow tube. There is no perceptible pull or drift with the S80, although I have experienced this with other cars (not Volvo), and always to the left.

May 7th, 2009, 12:47	#4
Andy Holden New Member Last Online: Oct 6th, 2010 07:25 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: preston	I have just acquired a 57 plate V70. Last night I filled the washer bottle and had the same problem. A small but significant amount of water ran out just in front of the wheel arch. I plan to get it checked the next time it goes to my local dealer - Friday 15th May. I will report back. Mine drives straight. cheers, Andy.

May 7th, 2009, 15:45	#5
retails80 New Member Last Online: Aug 4th, 2010 00:02 Join Date: May 2009 Location: pocasset	I too have the same problem with fliud leaking after I fill the ww reservoir on my 08 s80. Dealer said this was normal but it doesn't make sense that each time you fill it you end up with fluid on the ground. Also, is anyone else having a problem with their rear view mirror not staying in a fixed position after adjustment? Mine seems to drift back to a central position.

May 7th, 2009, 19:52	#6
jco Member Last Online: Jun 26th, 2017 10:04 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Rossett	I have camber sensitivity and leaking bottle - at least it did leak once but doesnt always - I wonder if you have to fill slowly to avoid an air bubble blowing back. If you need to pretty easy to get at - just take off wheel and unscrew wheel arch sheild In regard to camber sensitivity (see my post on 2nd May). You might want to check if the front wheels appear to be the same distance from the body - mine has about a smaller gap on the passenger side and I'm investigating if this might be adjustable in workshop. Also full wheel alignment check.

May 8th, 2009, 14:35	#7
dannynic Junior Member Last Online: May 1st, 2022 07:34 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bridgwater Somerset	Thanks very much for the replies it gives me something to go by when it goes into the dealer next week.

May 19th, 2009, 22:09	#8
Andy Holden New Member Last Online: Oct 6th, 2010 07:25 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: preston	My car was at the dealer today - they checked the washer bottle and it apparently has a drain hole at the bottom of the filler tube - so they claim it works as designed !!! still seems strange to me - I may have a look myself. Cheers, Andy.

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