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Old 02-14-2008, 12:31 AM
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Dirt in windshield wiper fluid can plug the pump or nozzle.

I checked the wiper fluid reservoir and saw a lot of dirt. Pumped the fluid out, cleaned the reservoir in and out. Put back the fluid filtered thru a kitchen paper.







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Old 02-14-2008, 08:24 PM
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An el-cheapo in-line fuel filter (see through is nice) can help keep your nozzles from getting clogged.
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Old 02-14-2008, 09:04 PM
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Not a bad idea, the fuel filter can be connected after the pump I guess. Has anyone done it?
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Old 02-14-2008, 09:12 PM
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I learned that "trick" from a German MB mechanic. He uses it on all of his cars, including the 280SE that he sold me. (The 108's and other, older models, use a rubber bellow to squish the fluid through the lines to the nozzles - You don't want crud to build up in those bellows, because over time their holding capacity gets reduced and what used to be a powerful stream, turns into a trickle. (besides the nozzles getting clogged).

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