Washer Gauge

[ZeroK]

Hey I just came across a curiosity with my FJ, hadn't seen it commented on in the other villages so I thought I'd ask. My washer fluid ran out twice without the low fluid gauge coming on to warn me. Next time I took it in for an oil change I asked the dealed to look to see if the bulb was burned out or if the fuse needed replacing. 45 minutes later he came out scratching his head telling me it wasn't wired for a washer fluid gauge and there actually is no gauge. A small thing I guess, but I've never owned a car without one. Anybody esle come across this?

[dbbd1]

Never actually owned a car with one. Neat idea though. My idea of washer fluid guage is the oil changer dude.

[JD44]

ZeroK previously said:

Hey I just came across a curiosity with my FJ, hadn't seen it commented on in the other villages so I thought I'd ask. My washer fluid ran out twice without the low fluid gauge coming on to warn me. Next time I took it in for an oil change I asked the dealed to look to see if the bulb was burned out or if the fuse needed replacing. 45 minutes later he came out scratching his head telling me it wasn't wired for a washer fluid gauge and there actually is no gauge. A small thing I guess, but I've never owned a car without one. Anybody esle come across this?

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[ZeroK]

huh, strange, i just assumed most cars had one. seems especially useful on an offroading rig. my corrolla had one so i figured the other toyotas would have it standard

[ZeroK]

maybe "gauge" was an overstatement, low washer fluid indicator is probably more accurate

[dbbd1]

ZeroK previously said:

maybe "gauge" was an overstatement, low washer fluid indicator is probably more accurate

I knew what you meant just never had the luxury of one (yet).

[max-9]

Washer Fluid can be monitored by pressing the Washer button , When it stops squirting you need some washer fluid.

[Axe]

You know I hadnt noticed. Ive only had mine since Feb, and havent had to add any yet - but as you said Ive never owned a vehicle that didnt have a low washer fluid indicator. Curious.

[JD44]

max-9 previously said:

Washer Fluid can be monitored by pressing the Washer button , When it stops squirting you need some washer fluid.

GOOD STUFF

[1983FJ60]

washer fluid gauge.

hell, that's a lot more useful than an oil pressure gauge.

yep.

those toyota engineers are something.