Washers

Volvoxc90d5 · Jan 10th, 2017, 22:49

Hi, relatively new xc90 owner here. I possibly have an issue with my windscreen washers. I filled them up last week after warming me I was low, I did not run the risk and let them dry out now a week later and no way excessive use it's telling me it's low again every time I start the car and when I turn them on. Is it normal to run out so quickly or is it normal to be so sensitive perhaps? Or perhaps I have a leak is there a way I can check the level?
Regards
Kev

60041 · Jan 10th, 2017, 22:59

The easiest check is to fill them again and see how much liquid it takes: I am not sure of the exact capacity, but it is at least 5 litres. If it only takes a small amount to fill, then I would suspect a faulty level sensor - if it takes a lot to fill, then you have a leak.
I would normally expect a full tank to last me for at least a month or 6 weeks at this time of year and several months during the summer.

owenfackrell · Jan 11th, 2017, 23:26

If you have theheadlight washers as well then they do go through the fluid faster bat as said above check how much you need to fill up at this stage.

Jan 10th, 2017, 22:49	#1
Volvoxc90d5 New Member Last Online: Feb 25th, 2020 12:56 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Northampton	Washers Hi, relatively new xc90 owner here. I possibly have an issue with my windscreen washers. I filled them up last week after warming me I was low, I did not run the risk and let them dry out now a week later and no way excessive use it's telling me it's low again every time I start the car and when I turn them on. Is it normal to run out so quickly or is it normal to be so sensitive perhaps? Or perhaps I have a leak is there a way I can check the level? Regards Kev

Jan 10th, 2017, 22:59	#2
60041 Premier Member Last Online: May 23rd, 2024 21:01 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: North Northumberland	The easiest check is to fill them again and see how much liquid it takes: I am not sure of the exact capacity, but it is at least 5 litres. If it only takes a small amount to fill, then I would suspect a faulty level sensor - if it takes a lot to fill, then you have a leak. I would normally expect a full tank to last me for at least a month or 6 weeks at this time of year and several months during the summer. __________________ 2018 V90CC D4, 2022 XC40 1940 Matchless G3, 1980 Moto Guzzi T3 Coming soon:- 1947Rover 14 P2

Jan 11th, 2017, 23:26	#3
owenfackrell Premier Member Last Online: Feb 4th, 2024 19:04 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: southampton	If you have theheadlight washers as well then they do go through the fluid faster bat as said above check how much you need to fill up at this stage.

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