PA_RN
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I've noticed anytime I use my washer fluid I get a sweet smell coming through my HVAC. Curious to see if anyone has noticed this or if I might have a leak somewhere.
Odor when using windshield washer
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I've noticed the same. Could be aromatics that Kia is putting in from the factory, or maybe something that will simply persist with the life of the car. I would imagine it's due to the outdoor air intake's proximity to the cowl drains. Hopefully this fluid (or any, for that matter) isn't draining into the intake duct.
eflyguy
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Try putting system on recirc before using it, see if that makes a difference - if so, it's just coming thru the air ducts.
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PA_RN
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Yup, that made the difference. Never had a car where I could smell the washer fluid before when drawing fresh air. Just glad to know there's not an actual problem.
eflyguy
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More likely, never had a car with washer fluid that is so "fragrant"! Cabin air intakes are pretty much universally between the hood and windshield.
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eflyguy
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So is my 2003 F150, my daughters 2014 Challenger, my girlfriends 2006 Sequoia - when I fill up the washer reservoir for them (or myself), I get comments - I use green stuff from RainX I think, and some pink stuff from WalMart..
I usually use the orange stuff from Rain-X. Ahhh, Eau-de-Rain-X
.And agreed about the intake location. Pretty much every auto maker does this since it's a high pressure point.
