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Bogart

Member Since: 20 May 2015
Location: Norfolk
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2010 Freelander 2 TD4 XS Auto Stornoway Grey

Washer bottle removal

Do not ask but somehow I have managed to put some used engine oil into the washer fluid reservoir. Haynes manual states to remove reservoir one needs to remove the front bumper, what a faff. Is this the only way?

4th Feb 2022 9:44 pm

I Like Chips

Member Since: 25 Jun 2017
Location: Ascott Under Wychwood
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2011 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Auto Indus Silver

Dare I ask how much oil

4th Feb 2022 10:01 pm

Badger51

Member Since: 01 Mar 2014
Location: Coffs Harbour
Posts: 959

Re: Washer bottle removal

Bogart wrote:
Do not ask but somehow I have managed to put some used engine oil into the washer fluid reservoir. Haynes manual states to remove reservoir one needs to remove the front bumper, what a faff. Is this the only way?

As far as I can remember, it can’t be done without removing the bumper, which in itself isn’t that difficult, all things considered. Pretty sure Powerful UK & others have video of removal process online. (Now Sold). 2008 Freelander 2 (Nazca Sand) SE TD4 Auto. Statutory write off & on WOVR for hail damage but still road legal.
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5th Feb 2022 7:17 am

Lightwater

Member Since: 21 Aug 2014
Location: Sydney Northern Beaches
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2013 Freelander 2 2.0T SE Auto Fuji White

Oil floats. Can't you flush it out sticking a hose in there. First cold water, then hot water & a bit of detergent. Even if you have to do if for an hour it would be better than the other option. Procrastination, mankind's greatest labour saving device!

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5th Feb 2022 8:23 am

Bogart

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Location: Norfolk
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I Like Chips wrote:
Dare I ask how much oil

Maybe half a cupful.

5th Feb 2022 8:48 am

Bogart

Member Since: 20 May 2015
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 507

Lightwater wrote:
Oil floats. Can't you flush it out sticking a hose in there. First cold water, then hot water & a bit of detergent. Even if you have to do if for an hour it would be better than the other option.

Was thinking on similar lines. Luckily as oil floats it should , in theory, have not got near the pump. Will give it a try when the temperature rises a bit.

5th Feb 2022 8:49 am

SYFL2

Member Since: 16 Jun 2012
Location: Sheffield
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2007 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Stornoway Grey

Oh come on how did it happen ?

5th Feb 2022 9:20 am

I Like Chips

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Me I would stick some detergent in then flush out with hose. Repeat a few times. or am I feckless.

5th Feb 2022 9:35 am

Rommel

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5th Feb 2022 9:41 am

Lightwater

Member Since: 21 Aug 2014
Location: Sydney Northern Beaches
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If you have half a cup of oil. Fill to near the top with water & mop up most of the oil so it doesn't get over everything else.

At least you didn't put petrol in the diesel tank, or maybe I have spoken too soon.

There is a sieve which you can pull out of the water container to give clear access inside. A bit easier to clean. Procrastination, mankind's greatest labour saving device!

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5th Feb 2022 10:45 am

devondave

Member Since: 06 Dec 2010
Location: United Kingdom
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2010 Freelander 2 TD4_e GS Manual Santorini Black

I like the sound of the flush out method.Let us know how you get on.

5th Feb 2022 11:16 am

Bogart

Member Since: 20 May 2015
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 507

Well seems to have worked. Removed headlamp to be able to get at the fluted fill pipe on top of the reservoir. Luckily the overflow tube sits on a raised bit of reservoir so any oil will collect there. Lots of hot water with washing up detergent poured into spout and the oil/water comes out of the overflow. Eventually after I think 5 lots of 2 litres no more oil apparent. Checked and is clearing screen with no streaks.

5th Feb 2022 1:43 pm

Bogart

Member Since: 20 May 2015
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 507

I Like Chips wrote:
Me I would stick some detergent in then flush out with hose. Repeat a few times. or am I feckless.

5th Feb 2022 1:44 pm

Bogart

Member Since: 20 May 2015
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 507

Lightwater wrote:
If you have half a cup of oil. Fill to near the top with water & mop up most of the oil so it doesn't get over everything else.

At least you didn't put petrol in the diesel tank, or maybe I have spoken too soon.

There is a sieve which you can pull out of the water container to give clear access inside. A bit easier to clean.

That was covered in oil so cleaned that also.

5th Feb 2022 1:45 pm

Bogart

Member Since: 20 May 2015
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 507

SYFL2 wrote:
Oh come on how did it happen ?

Had used an empty screen wash bottle to put in a small amount of used oil before going to the refuse centre. Somehow instead
of going to the refuse centre ended up back on a shelf in the garage. Did not take much notice until I saw it was rather thicker than screen wash usually is

5th Feb 2022 1:48 pm

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