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Old 01-24-2013, 07:21 PM
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So I ran out of washer fluid today, and didn't have any warning lights that it was getting low/empty kinda shocked. Anyone else have this or do I just have a sensor or something wrong.
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It's goofy, but there is no warning.
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Originally Posted by Rcsharp
So I ran out of washer fluid today, and didn't have any warning lights that it was getting low/empty kinda shocked. Anyone else have this or do I just have a sensor or something wrong.
Are you bored, or is this just a joke? A warning light for a low washer fluid. Wow, I mean, I have no other words
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Most vehicles do have a warning for it.
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Originally Posted by Chrisj
Are you bored, or is this just a joke? A warning light for a low washer fluid. Wow, I mean, I have no other words
I hope that was sarcasm, because every car and suv before my f150 had a warning light for washer fluid running low.

The importance of the warning light is to prevent damage to the pump, the washer fluid pumps need to be primed with fluid to operate properly. Running that pump dry and not knowing it you can damage it.
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Originally Posted by Rcsharp
So I ran out of washer fluid today, and didn't have any warning lights that it was getting low/empty kinda shocked. Anyone else have this or do I just have a sensor or something wrong.
Sucks doesn't it...
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Originally Posted by TonyG_FX4

I hope that was sarcasm, because every car and suv before my f150 had a warning light for washer fluid running low.

The importance of the warning light is to prevent damage to the pump, the washer fluid pumps need to be primed with fluid to operate properly. Running that pump dry and not knowing it you can damage it.
I agree. My last truck 2000 Sierra had one thought for sure this one would. Guess the dealer for got to top it up last time I went in for my free oil change.
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Crazy. I usually never run low, I actually noticed I have 8 gallons of washer fluid in the garage, and every week I top em off when I check the air or whatever.

Never knew it didn't have a low fluid light. But yes, most vehicles do have one.
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I hardly ever run out either. Just when I bought the truck in oct 11 it came with 6 free oil changes. So the dealer has done it every time. Makes m wonder what else the dealer missed when giving me my free service.
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Originally Posted by Chrisj
Are you bored, or is this just a joke? A warning light for a low washer fluid. Wow, I mean, I have no other words

LMAO, I agree with this guy.

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