So I was gutting my trunk when...

asc_up · Post by **asc_up** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 1:17 am

...I found this.

Ummmm...what is it?

I'm referring to the plastic tank with the three hoses running up to it (if you didn't already pick up on that).

shtbxr22 · Post by **shtbxr22** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 1:29 am

crack open one of those hoses, and smell it. see if that tells you. if it was an sti I would say it's the I/C sprayer reservoir, but since it isn't I have no clue.

beatersubi · Post by **beatersubi** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 1:49 am

Blinker fluid reservoir.

PhyrraM · Post by **PhyrraM** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 2:06 am

beatersubi wrote:Blinker fluid reservoir.

Wow, been wondering where that was. I've been out of blinker fluid for years.

It's part of the evaporation control system. Smog, basically.

SubaruNation · Post by **SubaruNation** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 5:21 am

WTF why do blinkers need fluid!?

555BCTurbo · Post by **555BCTurbo** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 5:32 am

Whoa!!

You have one of the mega-rare factory NOS tanks!!!

kleinkid · Post by **kleinkid** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 5:42 am

Air reservoir for air suspension. Naw, don't think so. Something to to do with fuel tank?

asc_up · Post by **asc_up** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 7:30 am

SubaruNation wrote:WTF why do blinkers need fluid!?

Lol it was a joke...

555BCTurbo wrote:Whoa!!

You have one of the mega-rare factory NOS tanks!!!

WOW AWESOME!!

So should I put this in it?!

Ahahahaha.

PhyrraM wrote:It's part of the evaporation control system. Smog, basically.

So what exactly does it do then?

vrg3 · Post by **vrg3** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 1:55 pm

Search for "fuel separator."

ericem · Post by **ericem** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 5:30 pm

SubaruNation wrote:WTF why do blinkers need fluid!?

lol I often see people say that and I say is that a joke or what?? Guess now we know its a joke.

Post by **Legacy777** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 6:45 pm

www.surrealmirage.com/subaru/swap/techinfo.html#fuel

SubaruNation · Post by **SubaruNation** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 7:17 pm

yeah i guess i do then huh...

vrg3 · Post by **vrg3** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 7:26 pm

Actually, it's kind of a big deal -- the blinker fluid actually serves a dual purpose on our cars. The blinker fluid pump has two channels in it, so it also circulates the fluid through the muffler bearings. On our car they're not sealed and need continuous fluid flow (and apparently blinker fluid's good enough) through them.

It's a commonly neglected maintenance task, but you'll pay. You definitely don't want to have to replace those bearings -- you have to use a left-handed monkeywrench and it's a pain. For a little extra insurance, use synthetic blinker fluid and then even if it runs out you'll still be okay for a short while.

Ranks right up there with changing the steering wheel gasket and tensioning the fenders.

ericem · Post by **ericem** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 7:38 pm

Question, what is the joke with the muffler bearings?? Was there a invention where someone made bearings for mufflers because they thought it would be faster. I need to know why I should laugh at muffler bearings LOL.

vrg3 · Post by **vrg3** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 7:47 pm

The joke is just that there is no such thing. So it sounds like you're talking about a car part but it's really complete nonsense.

It's not actually a very clever joke, but it lets gearheads like us think we're witty.

asc_up · Post by **asc_up** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 7:49 pm

Because they don't exist lol. And when new people come on the board and see this they go "wait what?!" and then go to an auto parts store and ask for blinker fluid and new muffler bearings lol.

ericem · Post by **ericem** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 7:51 pm

LOL thats what I was going to do! thanks for the heads up! XD

asc_up · Post by **asc_up** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 7:52 pm

Hahaha ah damn. I just ruined it for everyone on the board.

Shit. Sorry guys lol.

vrg3 · Post by **vrg3** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 7:54 pm

We can still hope he goes in looking for left-handed monkeywrenches and steering wheel gaskets and fender tensioners.

555BCTurbo · Post by **555BCTurbo** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 8:44 pm

vrg3 wrote:The joke is just that there is no such thing

Hey now...Turbos act as mufflers, and have bearings!

hehehehehe

vrg3 · Post by **vrg3** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 8:47 pm

Touché.

asc_up · Post by **asc_up** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 9:18 pm

Legacy777 wrote:www.surrealmirage.com/subaru/swap/techinfo.html#fuel

Thanks! Subaru comes up with some weird things...

ericem · Post by **ericem** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 9:41 pm

vrg3 wrote:We can still hope he goes in looking for left-handed monkeywrenches and steering wheel gaskets and fender tensioners.

I was going to ask for a monkey wrench, now I know your all just messing

SubaruNation · Post by **SubaruNation** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 9:54 pm

i would never have guesses, other than the fact that electricity and water (lliquids) don't do so well together

asc_up · Post by **asc_up** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 9:59 pm

Actually because of the viscosity of blinker fluid, it does not penetrate into the bulb, therefore there's nothing to worry about.

All you have to do is remove your blinker bulbs, put a funnel into the hole and fill 'er up!! Just remember to put the bulb back in!!

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So I was gutting my trunk when...

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