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remist17 · 01-11-2012, 01:37 PM

I put some washer fluid in my truck last night and half way through putting it in I got a smell of rotten eggs (sulfur). How do I get about 1 gallon of washer fluid out of the tank? I was thinking of sticking my wet/dry vac in the hole but I dont think it will reach the fluid.

Is there a drain plug.

Keith Seymore · 01-11-2012, 02:06 PM

No drain plug.

You could run the washers until dry; or the shop vac idea; or, pull the bottle off and turn it over.

What's the story with the sulfur smell? I'm not familiar with that happening...

K

67ChevyRedneck · 01-11-2012, 02:23 PM

Man... it's a pain in the ass to get the bottle out. You won't be able to get a shop vac in it. The neck is super skinny and flat as it runs down the side of the battery then it balloons out into the tank. To remove it you have to remove the battery, then the battery tray, then it can come out. However, the pump is located at the bottom. If you pull the pump away from the bottle (it has a snap fitting at the top part) the bottom just fits inside the bottle with a seal, if you pull the pump the fluid will drain out. You should be able to get almost all of it out this way.

I had to pull mine out because it was leaking. Turns out the hard plastic hose had "cut itself" on the tabs on the bottle. It was a pain in the ass.

remist17 · 01-11-2012, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keith Seymore

No drain plug.

You could run the washers until dry; or the shop vac idea; or, pull the bottle off and turn it over.

What's the story with the sulfur smell? I'm not familiar with that happening...

K

I have no idea what the smell is from. I opened the bottle and started to pour in. I then start smelling this rotten smell. I thought my dog passed gas. Finished the bottle and then looked around. No dog, no kid.....
Smelled the bottle and it stunk. I had just bought it from Walmart. So god only knows what garbage is in the washer fluid. On the way to work today I tried to spray some and almost got sick from the smell./

DjS71 · 01-12-2012, 12:49 PM

My washer fluid smells the same, no idea but I'll follow just in case you figure it out.

remist17 · 01-20-2012, 02:11 PM

well I emptied it all out and seems ok. I called the manufactor and they said it should not smell like that.
So Im out 3 dollars and will never use that product again. Went and bought rain ex.

67ChevyRedneck · 01-21-2012, 12:14 PM

Just curious... how did you empty it?

Daze57 · 01-21-2012, 08:15 PM

best way is to pull the washer motor out (CAREFULLY)

gldevall · 01-25-2012, 12:46 AM

What brand was it? I surely do not want to buy any.

01-11-2012, 01:37 PM	#1
remist17 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: PA Posts: 406	How to remove window washer fluid from 2005 Silverado I put some washer fluid in my truck last night and half way through putting it in I got a smell of rotten eggs (sulfur). How do I get about 1 gallon of washer fluid out of the tank? I was thinking of sticking my wet/dry vac in the hole but I dont think it will reach the fluid. Is there a drain plug. __________________ 2013 Chevy Silverado, Z71, 5.3L, 4 door 2005 Chevy Silverado, Z71, 5.3L, 4 door, 3.40 Support the Troops.

01-11-2012, 02:06 PM	#2
Keith Seymore Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Motor City Posts: 9,149	Re: How to remove window washer fluid from 2005 Silverado No drain plug. You could run the washers until dry; or the shop vac idea; or, pull the bottle off and turn it over. What's the story with the sulfur smell? I'm not familiar with that happening... K __________________ Chevrolet Flint Assembly 1979-1986 GM Full Size Truck Engineering 1986 - 2019 Intro from an Old Assembly Guy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342926 My Pontiac story: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=560524 Chevelle intro: http://www.superchevy.com/features/s...hevy-chevelle/

01-11-2012, 02:23 PM	#3
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: How to remove window washer fluid from 2005 Silverado Man... it's a pain in the ass to get the bottle out. You won't be able to get a shop vac in it. The neck is super skinny and flat as it runs down the side of the battery then it balloons out into the tank. To remove it you have to remove the battery, then the battery tray, then it can come out. However, the pump is located at the bottom. If you pull the pump away from the bottle (it has a snap fitting at the top part) the bottom just fits inside the bottle with a seal, if you pull the pump the fluid will drain out. You should be able to get almost all of it out this way. I had to pull mine out because it was leaking. Turns out the hard plastic hose had "cut itself" on the tabs on the bottle. It was a pain in the ass. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

01-12-2012, 12:49 PM	#5
DjS71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Santa Rosa, CA Posts: 267	Re: How to remove window washer fluid from 2005 Silverado My washer fluid smells the same, no idea but I'll follow just in case you figure it out. __________________ 1971 C10 Short/Fleet 307-2BBL/3OTT 1999 Silverado 2500 ECSB 6.0/4L80

01-20-2012, 02:11 PM	#6
remist17 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: PA Posts: 406	Re: How to remove window washer fluid from 2005 Silverado well I emptied it all out and seems ok. I called the manufactor and they said it should not smell like that. So Im out 3 dollars and will never use that product again. Went and bought rain ex. __________________ 2013 Chevy Silverado, Z71, 5.3L, 4 door 2005 Chevy Silverado, Z71, 5.3L, 4 door, 3.40 Support the Troops.

01-21-2012, 12:14 PM	#7
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: How to remove window washer fluid from 2005 Silverado Just curious... how did you empty it? __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

01-21-2012, 08:15 PM	#8
Daze57 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Las Vegas - Nev. aka Sin City Posts: 1,835	Re: How to remove window washer fluid from 2005 Silverado best way is to pull the washer motor out (CAREFULLY)

01-25-2012, 12:46 AM	#9
gldevall Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Walker, LA Posts: 2,925	Re: How to remove window washer fluid from 2005 Silverado What brand was it? I surely do not want to buy any. __________________ Gary -1986 SWB: lowered 4/6, SOLD!!! -Best 1/4 mile: 14.51 @ 91.01 MPH -2001 Pewter Tahoe, billet grill, Corsa Sport Cat-back, K&N FIPK SOLD!!! -2004 Z-71 Extended cab with a flowmaster, BDS 6.5", 3" BL, 35x12.5x18 Trail Grapplers on Pro-Comp 18x9 wheels



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