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458 458 washer jets?

Discussion in '458 Italia/488/F8' started by chatfer, Oct 25, 2025 at 4:49 AM.

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  1. chatfer

    chatfer Karting

    Nov 24, 2024
    80
    UK
    Hi All,

    Not sure if one of my washer jets is blocked, are there 2 streams on the passenger side and 1 stream on the drivers side? Just wondering if the drivers side one is blocked.

    Thanks for anyone who can check?
     
  2. KnifeEdge2k1

    KnifeEdge2k1 Formula Junior

    Jun 1, 2022
    408
    Full Name:
    Dominic Leung
    My windshield washer jets are quite **** as well

    Reminds me of 80s era cars where it's the equivalent of having a couple of babies take a piss on the windshield

    This isn't a part I would be concerned with keeping "original" though
     
  3. chatfer

    chatfer Karting

    Nov 24, 2024
    80
    UK
    Looks like one of the streams is full of gunk, I'll need to get round to clearing it, presume because it's rarely used!
     
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  4. Trev450

    Trev450 Formula Junior

    Mar 11, 2024
    771
    UK
    Full Name:
    Trevor H
    This 'gunk' in the system is often the result of mixing alcohol-based washer fluid with non-alcohol based. You will have to clean the whole system out; container, pipes and jets and then stick to one type of washer fluid.
     
  5. chatfer

    chatfer Karting

    Nov 24, 2024
    80
    UK
    Thanks for the tip, I'll take a look at what I have - is it best to use alcohol or non alcohol based. Presume plain water is no good as it would freeze during the winter?
     
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  6. Trev450

    Trev450 Formula Junior

    Mar 11, 2024
    771
    UK
    Full Name:
    Trevor H
    Alcohol-based is best and is what the dealers put in. Unfortunately, water will not only freeze in winter but won't clean very well either.
     
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