Vomit stench

[ouch!]

I've just got back off holiday and use the washer reservoir to clear my car's windscreen. The stench of vomit coming from it was so over powering I nearly through up. I tried draining it and replacing it, but to no avail. Any ideas as to why this happened and what I can do?

[rob2uk]

Screenwash was probably too dilute which allowed the water to go stagnant. Try emptying the washer bottle and refill it with a solution of Oxi-Clean or similar. Then sit in your car and keeo the washers going until the bottle has completely drained. Repeat with clean water, then refill with the correct screenwash/water mix

[Jenny Tools]

I agree with rob about the possible cause and to drain washer bottle if possible, if the washer bottle is the type that inaccessible i.e. inside the wing, place a hose pipe in the neck as far as poss. and turn on the tap to expel as much water as poss. Once it's running semi clean, either drain bottle if poss. or use the washers to empty some of the contents. I would not use Oxi-Clean or similar as I not sure what effect it would have on seals in the pump etc and would refrain from over prolonged use of washers as this may burn out pump. Once system is reasonably clean, top with at least 50/50 ratio of screen cleaner and fresh water.

[ouch!]

cheers guys, will try your suggestions

[speshial k8]

ha ha