Windshield Washer Fluid - Tank Empty & No Cap - OOS Viol? CSA?

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  1. FreightlinerGuy

    FreightlinerGuy Medium Load Member

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    Hey guys,

    So I recently got issue a truck with an empty windshield washer fluid tank and no cap on the tank. I don’t know if the windshield washer fluid even works. Is this a CSA violation or points?

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  3. Balakov100

    Balakov100 Road Train Member

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    Bag + zip tie = instant cap
     
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    ZVar Road Train Member

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  5. Mark Kling

    Mark Kling Technology Contributor

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    If issued, then get the shop to fix.
     
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  6. magoo68

    magoo68 Road Train Member

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    Washer fluid reservoir caps can be had almost anywhere even off a older junk car many will fit
     
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  7. LilBudyWizer

    LilBudyWizer Light Load Member

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    It can be. We had a driver at one place I worked get a ticket for defective windshield wipers. I suspect he used he couldn't see due to them as an excuse for something. Salt spray can be enough to block your vision but not enough to actually clean the windshield. I would certainly clean the windows every time you stop. You ought to buy some fluid and put it in there, many companies will authorize it on your fuel card and if no reimburse you. No cap likely won't get you in any trouble, but not being able to see certainly can and don't use it as an excuse.
     
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  8. kemosabi49

    kemosabi49 Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    At a level 1, one of out drivers got a violation for no fluid in the washer tank.
     
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