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and people are bitching about TPMS ...

itguy08

So you jack up the price of the truck $30. On a $40k purchase nobody will balk at $30.

13blkxlt5.oh

I can agree and disagree with all points. Living in the north east I've seen and driven through all kinds of crappy weather. We know its a must to have windshield washers especialy in the winter and springtime. With that said my last truck had an indicator and i can honestly say it never came on at an opportune time, and when it did come on you had maybe 1 or 2 short squirts left. Whenever it ran out or the light kicked on, 99% of the time i was on a highway or interstate and behind traffic and getting the slop thrown all over me, this indicator light did nothing to help. I wasnt going to stop on the interstate to refill. So even if you had a light, your not ahead that much, you still need to stop and fill it up in a safe place. I sometimes carry a spare jug in the truck and have one in the wife's 4runner just for convenience but even if we are on the interstate somewhere, or anywhere really, 99% of the time the closest exit has a gas station that sells it.

This said paying attention to your vehicle is something I think we have really gotten away from. I dont care if you have a $1500 beater or a $40k new truck, you need to make sure your fluids are full and maintenance is done at scheduled times. I had it beat into my brain from my father that you check your oil and your fluids and make sure you take care of your vehicle if you want it to last. While some may be convenient indicator lights don't take place of getting out there and taking a second to give things a once over.

130428

I bought 2 cases of washer fluid when they had it on sale at Home Depot.
Since then I always have 2 jugs in the back of the truck. doesnt take any room, it can freeze to -40C or heat up to +40C and still be there. I use one, I replace it, simple as that.

I never had a warning for that...

Steve Osborne

we all have this screen, so how can a 20-30000 car have it and a 50-60000 truck doesn't....i agree it should have been there...

NASSTY

I've been driving for over 30 years and I've never owned a vehicle that's had a low washer fluid warning, so it's no big deal to me. I just check the level every other week when I check my oil.

Dunrollin

I would be glad to check my own tire pressure, a washer level sensor would be one more thing to break. I keep my vehicles a long time and I bet I will see the day I have to redo all the TPMS crap.

king nothing

Wow. Every vehicle I've owned since my 95 ram has had a low washer fluid light. I know my wife's edge has a warning because she tells me when its low. Seems like a really odd omission

TJPlatinumEB

Am I the only one that was taught when they were learning to drive to check their oil level and washer fluid level when you stop to get gas? I mean sure the light or warning would be great, but I check mine every time I get gas. I drive 30k miles a year and don't want to be caught with low oil or any other fluid for that matter out in the middle of nowhere so I have always just checked it.

Now granted, I don't live where it gets to ridiculous below zero temps so maybe it isn't as easy for some as it might be for me. But last week here in TX it was in the twenties with windchills in the single digits and I was still out there checking all fluids. Just a habit for me at this point. I've never had a vehicle that warned me it was low so it's just the routine when I get gas. Clean the windshield, check oil and washer fluid.

Kenferg1

I didn't say they it was free. In the scheme of things, the 2-3 dollars it would cost is no big deal to the buyer. Some of the most expensive stuff in our trucks is mandated by the government. I'm more concerned about that.