I posted this in the civic forum but I think that the accord forum gets a few more hits, anyhow in essence mom put windshiled washer fluid in the coolant recovery tank by mistake, only ran the car a few minutes, I went over and emptied the tank to the bottom, but when I openend the radiator cap, you could see a bit of it was pulled into the cooling system. Do you think it now requires a full flush or just fill the recover tank back up with straight coolant?

Thanks in adavance, btw it is an 05 civic ex sedan. thanks.

 

I wouldn't worry about it at all, refill the coolant reservoir and let it go

 

anyone know for sure? I'm not sure if the chemicals used in the washer fluid would break down the coolant or if it could cause other problems? i.e. corrosion etc, I'd think it wouldn't be too too corrosive since it sprays on the windshiled and then inadvertantly on the paint but just trying to be sure it'll be alright.

Thanks.

 

if it makes you feel more at ease,, drain the radiator and refill,,,