Does the vehicle's windscreen-washer system require maintenance?

Correct answer

Yes, check the windscreen-washer fluid level.

To ensure that it works correctly, it is essential to check and maintain the windscreen-washer fluid level in the reservoir, which is usually located in the engine compartment. This fluid must not be ordinary water because limescale can block the openings through which the water comes out, and it can also freeze in cold climates. Instead, a mixture of distilled water, cleaning agents and antifreeze additives is used. In addition to the fluid level, it is important to pay attention to the direction and cleanliness of the openings through which the fluid comes out. They must be properly aligned so that the jet reaches the highest part of the windscreen-wiper cleaning arc adequately.