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Old Jan 18, 2006 | 01:01 AM
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is the rx300 windshield wiper reservoir in some secret hidden place? my girl has a 2000 and i can't find it anywhere... when i look in my engine bay its just chillin in plain view... where is this located or maybe some just took it out
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Old Jan 18, 2006 | 03:36 AM
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All you're going to see is the black cap with the universal symbol for windshield washers on top of a filler tube. The reservoir itself is buried down in the engine compartment. If I recall correctly, the cap is right behind the headlight on the passenger side of the engine compartment.

There is only one up front - it supplies both the front and the rear wipers.
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Old Jan 18, 2006 | 06:28 AM
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is the rx300 windshield wiper reservoir in some secret hidden place? my girl has a 2000 and i can't find it anywhere... when i look in my engine bay its just chillin in plain view... where is this located or maybe some just took it out
There is only ONE resorvoir, which is shared by the front and rear washer. The rear has a longer tube to travel and if not used, can hold air. It is imperitive that the right washer fluid (has anti-freeze and detergent quality to prevent blockage) is used and the tubes are purged (used) frequently.

If not used recently, you may have to run it for a while. If there is blockage you may have to open up panels and blow the pipe clear.


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Old Jan 18, 2006 | 07:25 AM
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On the front bumper passenger side there is a small air inlet. If you look inside you can see some of the white plastic of the bottom of the reservoir. If you have a tranny cooler it would be just below.
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