How many of you vert owners use your Windshield Washer fluid? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

NYCamOwner · 01-30-2015, 06:44 AM

I am looking to do a Cold Air Intake, and most if not all of them house around the Washer tank. I was looking at relocating the tank, but there was a a couple of suggestions to remove the tank totally. Here is my question to other 'vert owners. After thinking about how many times I do not use the fluid, does anyone really use it? I only drive my car in the summer, so I am not concerned about use of it during bad weather. If you vote yes, let me know if you drive your 'vert during winter months in the snow.

taf21979 · 01-30-2015, 11:35 AM

I have never used mine cause I only drive it on nice days,but I wouldn't remove it cause there will be that one time when you will need it.

Ryanbabz71 · 01-30-2015, 11:46 AM

Mine is in my attic

Ryan

Mpsmith1 · 01-30-2015, 11:49 AM

I don't drive mine in the winter very much AT ALL and only on nice days with the top down in summer.

DRKS1D3 · 01-30-2015, 01:01 PM

Mine has never seen adverse weather in 4 years. No need for it.

iCandi · 01-30-2015, 02:17 PM

I have never used mine. I only drive my Camaro in the summer and have never had the need to use it yet. But I would hate to not have it on the off chance that I may just need it.
That said, I do have the CAI cold air intake. I ordered it from Apex along with the washer fluid relocate and their air scoop. I am very happy with all 3 items, and would definitely do the relocate again, rather than remove it completely.

wayner · 01-30-2015, 02:18 PM

I relocated mine and and put half the factory fluid in the new tank and the other half in the express van. Never use it

LuckyZL-1 · 01-30-2015, 02:49 PM

I have had to use it. I changed tires and run mine year around. Yes mine will get dirty and now and then hit some bugs or collect dust and ill use the wiper fluid. Either that or you can carry a can of glass cleaner and rag with you just in case.

EM1/SS · 01-30-2015, 02:49 PM

I've never used mine. I don't take the car out if it even looks like rain.

SS PANTHER · 01-30-2015, 03:44 PM

I would get the small RotoFab bottle just for those times you need it. Here is pic of mine with the famous Dick Guldstrand signing my car.

ChevyAV03 · 01-30-2015, 03:56 PM

if top is down I don't use it but if I'm caught out during some long distance driving I have used it from bad road conditions on the interstate and getting that crap spray from other vehicles during that drizzle condition that never really rains.

Do not drive it during the snow/ice/especially salt but if I'm caught in it I want to be able to still use it if ever needed.

CAI install is on the list and I will just keep something to undo the screws handy when I need to refill it. Which even in my truck I only had to do maybe once a year. Which I'm driving during this crap weather

Ryanbabz71 · 01-30-2015, 05:01 PM

Here's a pic of my setup

Ryan

theragtopguy · 01-30-2015, 05:31 PM

I guess I'm in the minority here, mine is my DD and I use it all the time. I just carry a set of hex wrenches in the glove box so I can remove the CAI lid when I need to fill it up. A dirty windshield bothers me when I am driving.

Mark114 · 01-30-2015, 06:59 PM

I don't drive in winter if they are salting the roads, but I drive it the rest of the time. Even in good summer weather there will be times when the windshield get dirty (bugs, birds, etc.) and you have to spray fluid and run the wipers or stop and clean it. I suggest you keep it and decide if the stock tank blocks enough air to justify the cost of relocating it.

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01-30-2015, 06:44 AM	#1
NYCamOwner "Katy" Drives: 2014 2LT A6 'Vert Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Western New York Posts: 1,076 View My Garage	How many of you vert owners use your Windshield Washer fluid? I am looking to do a Cold Air Intake, and most if not all of them house around the Washer tank. I was looking at relocating the tank, but there was a a couple of suggestions to remove the tank totally. Here is my question to other 'vert owners. After thinking about how many times I do not use the fluid, does anyone really use it? I only drive my car in the summer, so I am not concerned about use of it during bad weather. If you vote yes, let me know if you drive your 'vert during winter months in the snow. __________________ 2014 Black 2LT Convertible Elite Engineering Catch Can, Vitesse Throttle Controller, CAI Cold Air Intake Possible next mods: Throttle Body Exhaust Upstate C5 Member No, that is not me in the avatar..... I just love hot girls and hot cars.... or hot girls IN hot cars.... Last edited by NYCamOwner; 01-30-2015 at 07:10 AM. Reason: Added text for Winter driving.

01-30-2015, 11:46 AM	#3
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01-30-2015, 01:01 PM	#5
DRKS1D3 Drives: '17 Corvette Grand Sport M7 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 3,748	Mine has never seen adverse weather in 4 years. No need for it. __________________ MY RIDE: 2017 CORVETTE GRAND SPORT--TRIPLE BLACK, 7 SPEED MANUAL, VARARAM TCR-7 INTAKE, BORLA CATLESS X-PIPE, CARBON FIBER STAGE 2 AERO, MGW SHORT-THROW SHIFTER SOLD2011 TRIPLE BLACK SS CONVERTIBLE--6 SPEED MANUAL, MANY MODS, 455 RWHP/435 RWTQ DAD'S RIDE: 2012 ZL1 #1866--BLACK, 6 SPEED MANUAL, EXPOSED CF HOOD, POLISHED WHEELS, SUNROOF, ROTO-FAB INTAKE "Silly Americans, taking from the rich and giving to the poor only works in fairy tales. Success is earned here!".

01-30-2015, 02:49 PM	#8
LuckyZL-1 Ragtop Rocket!!! Drives: Black on Black Convertible Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: San Antonio Texas Posts: 809	I have had to use it. I changed tires and run mine year around. Yes mine will get dirty and now and then hit some bugs or collect dust and ill use the wiper fluid. Either that or you can carry a can of glass cleaner and rag with you just in case. __________________ ADM built 2013 Triple Black ZL-1 Convertible M6 ADM custom cam, LPE stage 2 heads with dual valve springs, LS-3 ported throttle body, LPE 2 piece pulley, LPE overdrive balancer, 10% overdrive pulley, ported supercharger inlet, ADM race intake system, stainless works 1-7/8 headers, Injector Dynamics injectors, ADM heat exchanger, ADM dual fuel pump system, ADM exhaust switch, ADM 3 tunes tuning package. 744rwhp 727rwtq

01-30-2015, 11:35 AM	#2
taf21979 Drives: 2013 2ss vert Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: grand blanc mi Posts: 244	I have never used mine cause I only drive it on nice days,but I wouldn't remove it cause there will be that one time when you will need it.

01-30-2015, 11:49 AM	#4
Mpsmith1 Drives: '19 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: O'Fallon, MO Posts: 836	I don't drive mine in the winter very much AT ALL and only on nice days with the top down in summer.

01-30-2015, 02:17 PM	#6
iCandi Drives: 2012 2SS/RS vert m6 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Chestermere, Alberta Posts: 110	I have never used mine. I only drive my Camaro in the summer and have never had the need to use it yet. But I would hate to not have it on the off chance that I may just need it. That said, I do have the CAI cold air intake. I ordered it from Apex along with the washer fluid relocate and their air scoop. I am very happy with all 3 items, and would definitely do the relocate again, rather than remove it completely.

01-30-2015, 02:18 PM	#7
wayner Drives: White SSRS Convertible Edelbrock SC Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 502	I relocated mine and and put half the factory fluid in the new tank and the other half in the express van. Never use it

01-30-2015, 02:49 PM	#9
EM1/SS Drives: 11 2SS/RS M6 vert Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: NSB, FL Posts: 705	I've never used mine. I don't take the car out if it even looks like rain. __________________ LSA supercharger, Borla S-Type cat back, BMR/ Pedders Suspension, Kooks stepped LT's, GM 3.91, and RDP tune.

01-30-2015, 03:44 PM	#10
SS PANTHER Drives: 2013 SS Supercharged Convertible Join Date: May 2013 Location: SoCal Posts: 2,713	I would get the small RotoFab bottle just for those times you need it. Here is pic of mine with the famous Dick Guldstrand signing my car. Attached Images

01-30-2015, 03:56 PM	#11
ChevyAV03 Drives: 03 Z71 AV PM; 14 Convert 2ss/rs AGM Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: PA/SC Posts: 72 View My Garage	if top is down I don't use it but if I'm caught out during some long distance driving I have used it from bad road conditions on the interstate and getting that crap spray from other vehicles during that drizzle condition that never really rains. Do not drive it during the snow/ice/especially salt but if I'm caught in it I want to be able to still use it if ever needed. CAI install is on the list and I will just keep something to undo the screws handy when I need to refill it. Which even in my truck I only had to do maybe once a year. Which I'm driving during this crap weather

01-30-2015, 05:01 PM	#12
Ryanbabz71 Drives: 2021 ZL1 1LE Satin Steel Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Brownsburg, Indiana Posts: 6,349 View My Garage	Here's a pic of my setup Ryan __________________ Ryan 2021 ZL1 1LE Satin Steel Metallic Build Page: https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=632481

01-30-2015, 05:31 PM	#13
theragtopguy Lifetime Philly Fan Drives: 2015 Spring Edition 2SS M-6 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: South Central Florida Posts: 1,861 View My Garage	I guess I'm in the minority here, mine is my DD and I use it all the time. I just carry a set of hex wrenches in the glove box so I can remove the CAI lid when I need to fill it up. A dirty windshield bothers me when I am driving. __________________ 2015 Green Flash, Delivered 4/10/15 CAI, NPP Exhaust, Short-throw shifter BBK LT HEADERS 1 7/8” Tune by DynoSteve via SCTx4 Tuner One of 82 GF Ragtops built in '15 out of 811 Total [/SIZE]

01-30-2015, 06:59 PM	#14
Mark114 Drives: 2016 2SS Convertible Join Date: May 2012 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 1,755 View My Garage	I don't drive in winter if they are salting the roads, but I drive it the rest of the time. Even in good summer weather there will be times when the windshield get dirty (bugs, birds, etc.) and you have to spray fluid and run the wipers or stop and clean it. I suggest you keep it and decide if the stock tank blocks enough air to justify the cost of relocating it.