Vauxhall Astra smelly screenwash

#1

Hello,

You may remember I asked about smelly screen wash in Astras a couple
of months ago. Since then I have spoken to half a dozen other Astra
owners who say they experience the same problem. I wonder why Astras
are more prone to this than other cars? I did flush the reservoir out
and that fixed the problem for a couple of months but the smell has
come back again. Last time I crawled underneath to remove the hoses as
per the Haynes book.

Another Astra owner has said I was making work for myself and that I
should press and hold the wash button on the stalk until the reservoir
runs dry. Is it safe to do this or is the pump only designed for
momentary use? Could it be damaged (overheat?) if used continuously to
drain the reservoir? I'm sure I had a battery water pistol when I was
young and I was told not to press and hold the trigger for this
reason, but may be my parents said this because they didn't want to
get too wet

TIA

#2

On Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:29:22 +0000, Stephen wrote:

Quote:

Hello,

You may remember I asked about smelly screen wash in Astras a couple of
months ago. Since then I have spoken to half a dozen other Astra owners
who say they experience the same problem. I wonder why Astras are more
prone to this than other cars? I did flush the reservoir out and that
fixed the problem for a couple of months but the smell has come back
again. Last time I crawled underneath to remove the hoses as per the
Haynes book.

What did you refill it with? A good quality additive used at the highest
concentration might help avoid the problem.

Quote:

Another Astra owner has said I was making work for myself and that I
should press and hold the wash button on the stalk until the reservoir
runs dry. Is it safe to do this or is the pump only designed for
momentary use? Could it be damaged (overheat?) if used continuously to
drain the reservoir? I'm sure I had a battery water pistol when I was
young and I was told not to press and hold the trigger for this reason,
but may be my parents said this because they didn't want to get too wet

TIA

Every car handbook I've read says to avoid running the pump for long
periods. Rallycross cars need the screenwash to run pretty much
constantly; they use things like boat bilge pumps to cope with continuous
operation.

I personally wouldn't risk what has been suggested to you...

Chris

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#3

On Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:29:22 +0000, Stephen wrote:

Quote:

Hello,

You may remember I asked about smelly screen wash in Astras a couple of
months ago. Since then I have spoken to half a dozen other Astra owners
who say they experience the same problem. I wonder why Astras are more
prone to this than other cars? I did flush the reservoir out and that
fixed the problem for a couple of months but the smell has come back
again. Last time I crawled underneath to remove the hoses as per the
Haynes book.

What did you refill it with? A good quality additive used at the highest
concentration might help avoid the problem.

Quote:

Another Astra owner has said I was making work for myself and that I
should press and hold the wash button on the stalk until the reservoir
runs dry. Is it safe to do this or is the pump only designed for
momentary use? Could it be damaged (overheat?) if used continuously to
drain the reservoir? I'm sure I had a battery water pistol when I was
young and I was told not to press and hold the trigger for this reason,
but may be my parents said this because they didn't want to get too wet

TIA

Every car handbook I've read says to avoid running the pump for long
periods. Rallycross cars need the screenwash to run pretty much
constantly; they use things like boat bilge pumps to cope with continuous
operation.

I personally wouldn't risk what has been suggested to you...

Chris

--
Remove prejudice to reply.

#4

On Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:29:22 +0000, Stephen wrote:

Quote:

Hello,

You may remember I asked about smelly screen wash in Astras a couple of
months ago. Since then I have spoken to half a dozen other Astra owners
who say they experience the same problem. I wonder why Astras are more
prone to this than other cars? I did flush the reservoir out and that
fixed the problem for a couple of months but the smell has come back
again. Last time I crawled underneath to remove the hoses as per the
Haynes book.

What did you refill it with? A good quality additive used at the highest
concentration might help avoid the problem.

Quote:

Another Astra owner has said I was making work for myself and that I
should press and hold the wash button on the stalk until the reservoir
runs dry. Is it safe to do this or is the pump only designed for
momentary use? Could it be damaged (overheat?) if used continuously to
drain the reservoir? I'm sure I had a battery water pistol when I was
young and I was told not to press and hold the trigger for this reason,
but may be my parents said this because they didn't want to get too wet

TIA

Every car handbook I've read says to avoid running the pump for long
periods. Rallycross cars need the screenwash to run pretty much
constantly; they use things like boat bilge pumps to cope with continuous
operation.

I personally wouldn't risk what has been suggested to you...

Chris

--
Remove prejudice to reply.

#5

Chris Whelan wrote:

Quote:

On Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:29:22 +0000, Stephen wrote:

Hello,

You may remember I asked about smelly screen wash in Astras a
couple of months ago. Since then I have spoken to half a dozen
other Astra owners who say they experience the same problem. I
wonder why Astras are more prone to this than other cars? I did
flush the reservoir out and that fixed the problem for a couple
of months but the smell has come back again. Last time I crawled
underneath to remove the hoses as per the Haynes book.

What did you refill it with? A good quality additive used at the
highest concentration might help avoid the problem.

Another Astra owner has said I was making work for myself and
that I should press and hold the wash button on the stalk until
the reservoir runs dry. Is it safe to do this or is the pump only
designed for momentary use? Could it be damaged (overheat?) if
used continuously to drain the reservoir? I'm sure I had a
battery water pistol when I was young and I was told not to press
and hold the trigger for this reason, but may be my parents said
this because they didn't want to get too wet

TIA

Every car handbook I've read says to avoid running the pump for
long periods. Rallycross cars need the screenwash to run pretty
much constantly; they use things like boat bilge pumps to cope with
continuous operation.

I personally wouldn't risk what has been suggested to you...

Chris

try dropping some steriliser fluid such as milton into it for a few
days

#6

"Stephen" <invalid (AT) invalid (DOT) org> wrote

Quote:

Hello,

You may remember I asked about smelly screen wash in Astras a couple
of months ago. Since then I have spoken to half a dozen other Astra
owners who say they experience the same problem. I wonder why Astras
are more prone to this than other cars? I did flush the reservoir out
and that fixed the problem for a couple of months but the smell has
come back again. Last time I crawled underneath to remove the hoses as
per the Haynes book.

You are better off using the screenwash sold by Vauxhall dealers.
The cheap stuff from supermarkets is just that - cheap and without
the required additives to prevent bacterial growth.
You were told last time to flush the resevoir and put in fresh water
with a squirt of bleach and leave it for a day. Rinse again and then
use vauxhall approved screenwash. The problem will be solved.

Quote:

Another Astra owner has said I was making work for myself and that I
should press and hold the wash button on the stalk until the reservoir
runs dry. Is it safe to do this or is the pump only designed for
momentary use?

You seem genuinely thick and unable to listen to advice.

Quote:

Could it be damaged (overheat?) if used continuously to
drain the reservoir?

Yes, it will set fire to your car after 1min 38sec.
be sure to do it by a Fire Station.

Quote:

I'm sure I had a battery water pistol when I was
young and I was told not to press and hold the trigger for this
reason, but may be my parents said this because they didn't want to
get too wet

You really are thick! What a complete idiot, I doubt you can drive
or even have a car. A certain amount of intelligence is required.

Quote:

TIA

#7

On Sat, 31 Oct 2009 20:17:51 +0000, Roger proclaimed:

Quote:

"Stephen" <invalid (AT) invalid (DOT) org> wrote in message
news:45poe5diqqv403v1pudd1qc5gmkgsjjchl (AT) 4ax (DOT) com...
Hello,

You may remember I asked about smelly screen wash in Astras a couple of
months ago. Since then I have spoken to half a dozen other Astra owners
who say they experience the same problem. I wonder why Astras are more
prone to this than other cars? I did flush the reservoir out and that
fixed the problem for a couple of months but the smell has come back
again. Last time I crawled underneath to remove the hoses as per the
Haynes book.

You are better off using the screenwash sold by Vauxhall dealers. The
cheap stuff from supermarkets is just that - cheap and without the
required additives to prevent bacterial growth. You were told last time
to flush the resevoir and put in fresh water with a squirt of bleach and
leave it for a day. Rinse again and then use vauxhall approved
screenwash. The problem will be solved.

Another Astra owner has said I was making work for myself and that I
should press and hold the wash button on the stalk until the reservoir
runs dry. Is it safe to do this or is the pump only designed for
momentary use?

You seem genuinely thick and unable to listen to advice.

Could it be damaged (overheat?) if used continuously to drain the
reservoir?

Yes, it will set fire to your car after 1min 38sec. be sure to do it by
a Fire Station.

I'm sure I had a battery water pistol when I was
young and I was told not to press and hold the trigger for this reason,
but may be my parents said this because they didn't want to get too wet

You really are thick! What a complete idiot, I doubt you can drive or
even have a car. A certain amount of intelligence is required.

Ignore Roger, he's a trolling, unintelligent, moron.

Mike P

#8

On Sat, 31 Oct 2009 21:07:07 -0000, Mike P <privacy (AT) privacy (DOT) net> wrote:

Quote:

On Sat, 31 Oct 2009 20:17:51 +0000, Roger proclaimed:

"Stephen" <invalid (AT) invalid (DOT) org> wrote in message
news:45poe5diqqv403v1pudd1qc5gmkgsjjchl (AT) 4ax (DOT) com...
Hello,

You may remember I asked about smelly screen wash in Astras a couple of
months ago. Since then I have spoken to half a dozen other Astra owners
who say they experience the same problem. I wonder why Astras are more
prone to this than other cars? I did flush the reservoir out and that
fixed the problem for a couple of months but the smell has come back
again. Last time I crawled underneath to remove the hoses as per the
Haynes book.

You are better off using the screenwash sold by Vauxhall dealers. The
cheap stuff from supermarkets is just that - cheap and without the
required additives to prevent bacterial growth. You were told last time
to flush the resevoir and put in fresh water with a squirt of bleach and
leave it for a day. Rinse again and then use vauxhall approved
screenwash. The problem will be solved.

Another Astra owner has said I was making work for myself and that I
should press and hold the wash button on the stalk until the reservoir
runs dry. Is it safe to do this or is the pump only designed for
momentary use?

You seem genuinely thick and unable to listen to advice.

Could it be damaged (overheat?) if used continuously to drain the
reservoir?

Yes, it will set fire to your car after 1min 38sec. be sure to do it by
a Fire Station.

I'm sure I had a battery water pistol when I was
young and I was told not to press and hold the trigger for this reason,
but may be my parents said this because they didn't want to get too wet

You really are thick! What a complete idiot, I doubt you can drive or
even have a car. A certain amount of intelligence is required.

Ignore Roger, he's a trolling, unintelligent, moron.

Mike P

That's a bit unfair on unintelligent trolls.

#9

+ACI-Roger+ACI- +ADw-roger20nospam+AEA-ntlworld.com+AD4- wrote in message
news:hci61q+ACQ-2ae+ACQ-1+AEA-news.albasani.net...
+AD4- You really are thick+ACE- What a complete idiot, I doubt you can drive
+AD4- or even have a car. A certain amount of intelligence is required.

Jeezus, what a cunt +ACE-

#10

Duncan Wood <nntpnews (AT) dmx512 (DOT) co.uk> wrote

Quote:

On Sat, 31 Oct 2009 21:07:07 -0000, Mike P <privacy (AT) privacy (DOT) net> wrote:

Ignore Roger, he's a trolling, unintelligent, moron.

That's a bit unfair on unintelligent trolls.

Yea - even I could do better than that. Huh.
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