re: Clogged Nozzle Performance Upgrade

[Steve Rowe <srowe@xxxxxxxx>]

>Jan suggested:
>
>> Try a straight pin instead of the toothpick... I have cleared the
>> nozzles on my cars that way, and yes, they CAN get plugged by wax,
>> pitch, bird bombs, etc...
>>
>> Good luck, hope it is cheap and simple!
>>
>> Oh, on the 7, I can aim the nozzles at the same time with the
>> straight pin as a lever. Insert it and aim, remove it and try,
>> repeat until targeted where you want.
>
>If you can't find a pin that's small enough, try a sewing needle.  For
>smaller openings, use a straightened office staple.  It's not too long, but
>very fine gauge and easy to source.  Both of these will help clear an
>obstruction without wrecking the alignment.

If your washer alignment is good, another option is to obtain a paper
coated wire twist-tie (like the ones in the grocery store), strip off the
paper and then clean away.
This works for me on all of my cars.

Steve

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