Spout for Windscreen Wash Bottle
Discussion
Hi All,
Apologies if this is the wrong forum (mods, please move post, if so).
I buy the 5 litre bottles of windscreen wash from Halfords and have been using a funnel to get them into the reservoir in my car, but even that usually involves some sloshing and spillage, so thought I'd find myself a spout with its own closure/cap on the end, which screws on to the bottle in place of its cap, much like the ones you get on a petrol can, for instance.
It seems however that the diameter used on petrol cans (and used on anything I've found online for sale) is significantly larger than these bottles which I'd have previously thought have a standard sized cap.
Surely such a simple thing exists somewhere?
It seems the cap has an external diameter of 43mm and an internal one of 39mm, if that narrows it down.
Many thanks for any pointers!
Apologies if this is the wrong forum (mods, please move post, if so).
I buy the 5 litre bottles of windscreen wash from Halfords and have been using a funnel to get them into the reservoir in my car, but even that usually involves some sloshing and spillage, so thought I'd find myself a spout with its own closure/cap on the end, which screws on to the bottle in place of its cap, much like the ones you get on a petrol can, for instance.
It seems however that the diameter used on petrol cans (and used on anything I've found online for sale) is significantly larger than these bottles which I'd have previously thought have a standard sized cap.
Surely such a simple thing exists somewhere?
It seems the cap has an external diameter of 43mm and an internal one of 39mm, if that narrows it down.
Many thanks for any pointers!
I suspect the best solution would be to get something 3D printed to match the dimensions of your specific motorcar.
Otherwise just look out for a short yet wide funnel for a couple of quid in a random hardware store.
Perhaps a small watering can might also do the trick - can also be used to pre-mix concentrated fluid.
Otherwise just look out for a short yet wide funnel for a couple of quid in a random hardware store.
Perhaps a small watering can might also do the trick - can also be used to pre-mix concentrated fluid.
Deepers said:
I've been using a funnel until now, which works fine, but thought a spout of the nature I have in mind would be a better solution. Doesn't seem worth getting something made specially for an essentially needless thing. Was just surprised they weren't freely available.
Costco, or if you have no access here you go - comes with a spout.https://www.amazon.co.uk/Prestone-Extreme-Seasons-...
Ham_and_Jam said:
I have this (but the genuine skoda version) fitted to my Golf. They are fitted to Skodas as standard but will also fit any VW group car (and any other car with the same diameter filler)SteBrown91 said:
Ham_and_Jam said:
I have this (but the genuine skoda version) fitted to my Golf. They are fitted to Skodas as standard but will also fit any VW group car (and any other car with the same diameter filler)I use a funnel cut back, in fact I have just used it to completely fill both our Škoda and BMW.
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It holds itself in.
Edited by Pica-Pica on Wednesday 21st June 11:10
You could try one of those pliable funnel devices that has a cup at the top that can conform to opening of your fluid container. They seem to mostly come in pink and blue pastel shades though 
Alternatively, one of these collapsible funnels with a cup and flexible top cap might do the job?
Alternatively, one of these collapsible funnels with a cup and flexible top cap might do the job?
Katzenjammer said:
You could try one of those pliable funnel devices that has a cup at the top that can conform to opening of your fluid container. They seem to mostly come in pink and blue pastel shades though
Alternatively, one of these collapsible funnels with a cup and flexible top cap might do the job?
Ah! The good old rambler’s accessory - the She-Wee.Alternatively, one of these collapsible funnels with a cup and flexible top cap might do the job?
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