Drain screenwash fluid

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Hello,

I want to change the screenwash fluid in my C3 to anti-freeze so I need to drain the regular one, I dont want to mix them - not a good idea. And I need your help on how to drain it, I dont want to splurge it all out, might burn out the little engine that runs it. So is there some drain port or something?

Thanks for the help
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1Scotty1 wrote:Hello,

I want to change the screenwash fluid in my C3 to anti-freeze so I need to drain the regular one, I dont want to mix them - not a good idea. And I need your help on how to drain it, I dont want to splurge it all out, might burn out the little engine that runs it. So is there some drain port or something?

Thanks for the help
I just mix the stuff, summer mix, winter mix, various different makes over the years and not had any problems.

There is no drain point for this purpose, but you could try to syphon it out?

The syphon method would be a much easier way than removing the pump itself to drain from the pump point as you will need to jack up the car, remove a wheel and the inner arch to get the correct access.
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