Cheap & Easy Windshield Washer Fluid Hose Repair!

In this video I show you the steps involved to fix or repair a broken windshield washer hose.
The vehicle I am working on is a 2010 Ford Fusion Sport but this process will be identical on most Domestic and Imported vehicles.
For this task all you will need is:
1. Heat shrink tubing
2. A lighter (preferably a BBQ lighter with long reach)
3. Patience
To start, locate the hole or cut in the hose. Next, simply undo the hose and slide the heat shrink tubing until covers the area. last, apply heat to shrink the heatshrink in place. reconnect the hose and test the repair!
If you have any questions feel free to leave it in the comments below. I'd be glad to help if possible.
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Thanks for watching and remember: You never know unless you Bear!

[@cruzgonzalez5276]

This was very informative. Thanks!

[@MoreBear]

No problem! Thanks for the comment and for viewing!

[@MrPuddinJones]

been looking everywhere for something to repair a broken, brittle windshield washer hose. and this is the best idea i have seen. gonna go give it a whack and see if it works! thanks for the most simple, not easy to think of idea!

[@MoreBear]

Glad I could help. Let me know how it goes! Thanks for watching and the comment!

[@annhackett3582]

Thanks for this video! I tried to fix a break in mine using a piece of a straw and duct tape 😮 it worked until I closed the hood, lol. But now that I know what to get and how to repair it, I think I'll be good. 😊

[@MoreBear]

Let me know how it goes. Thanks for the comment and for watching!

[@joshchapman4408]

Awesome video! I just used tape for a short term fix but will be doing this!

[@MoreBear]

Let me know how it goes! Thanks for watching and the comment!

[@Pinkielover]

It basically goes on your fender..I would remove the wheel well lining Make sure the tubing is strapped on right so it doesn't bang around I'm dealing with mine right now oh my Mazda six it is the same thing..I just use drip system hose and attachments Dirt cheap you can find them at any Lowe's or Home Depot

[@MoreBear]

Great suggestion! Unfortunately most cars are not that easy to get too without a lot of effort. Just wanted to show a quick easy way to get back up and running. Its June 2022 and the fix is still holding with no leaks. Thanks for the comment and for watching!

[@tomarsandbeyond]

On my 2009 focus, other vids have shown a long, drawn out process to access the reservoir. That might or might not be true. My line is split after it gets up near the first nozzle, so I plan to leave some of the line in place.

[@tomarsandbeyond]

My hose is serrated/ribbed and the new hose will be 1/4 in irrigation tubing. That one in this vid looks smooth. I hope the shrink tubing can cover up/seal the older non-smooth tubing. We'll see tomorrow.

[@MoreBear]

My tubing had a slight ribbed texture as well. Let me know how it goes! Thanks for watching and the comment!

[@MoreBear]

Let me know how it goes! Thanks for watching and the comment!

[@TravelogsIndia]

Thanks for the hack bruh.. i was thinking to remove the fender all over on my car. Rats destroyed the out line to washer jets near the fender wall..

[@MoreBear]

Glad to help. Thanks for watching and the comment!

[@aarondemming]

Thanks for the fix. Going to do this today.

[@MoreBear]

Let me know how it goes! Thanks for the comment and for viewing!

[@genekerr8064]

Our 2013 Subaru Legacy’s windshield washer hose from the rear of the front fender to the sprayer has been totally eaten by a roden. How can that hose be replaced when I can’t see it?

[@MoreBear]

You would either have to fish an new line in or pull all the trim covering the line and replace it. You could try tying a string to the end of the old line and pulling the old line out. The string could be used to pull a replacement line in the same spot. Thanks for the question and for viewing!

[@genekerr8064]

Fixed it with a splice line connector.

[@tommyewing655]

On my silverado I used a straight connector from my drip irrigation. Worked perfectly

[@MoreBear]

Nice! Thanks for the comment and for viewing!

[@roseanneladouceur]

I like how you don’t call us ladies “guys”!

[@MoreBear]

Well, you're not! Just wanted to be all inclusive as anyone can do these repairs with a bit of knowledge and patience. Thanks for watching and the the comment!

[@JJVO21]

I was looking for a solution to this because the plastic tube must have been old the line snapped off 😆

[@MoreBear]

This is a fantastic, cheap and easy solution. Mine is still working to this day! Thanks for watching and the comment! Think about subscribing if you haven't already!

[@danielguzman8346]

You can buy an universal line on amazon for $10 and do it urself. Thankx for the video

[@MoreBear]

Yes, you can buy replacement line at most big box and automotive stores. However, the factor washer lines are typically fastened/secured in areas that are hard to reach without removing other parts and sometimes even fenders or other bodywork. This video shows a quick fix that will last as long as you need. Thanks for the comment and for watching.

[@danielguzman8346]

@@MoreBear i replaced the whole line. Ididnt have to remove anything. Thankx for the video

[@itsmeforsure5475]

He never showed the windshield with the fluid coming out. This might need to be investigated by the YT monitors. :)

[@MoreBear]

Sorry, you mean after the repair or before? I'm always looking to improve my content. I can assure you it leaked before and it has not leaked since! Thanks for the comment and for watching!

[@Okrollins1]

You don't have a name for anything or is everything called a piece?

[@MoreBear]

Could be a thing-a-ma-bob, thing-a-ma-jig or just "that thing". I find I get too many questions when I get too technical. Thanks for watching and the comment!

[@Thekennel177]

Choke the rear tires.

[@MoreBear]

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[@gavinvalentino6002]

PSA to any future viewer: avoid 10 minutes of yet another video full of crutch-term "uhh"s and "um"s and "so"s used to try and sound cool while nervously avoiding even a split-second of silence. His solution was a piece of heat-shrink tubing from a typical $7 kit found at WalMart or Harbor Freight, et cetera, placed over a nick in the line. You're welcome, carry on.

[@MoreBear]

Sorry, I'm new to content creation. That is the Coles notes version of how to fix. However not everyone viewing is tech savvy like some of us and need some additional information. So for that reason, um, ah I will continue to make videos that are informative an helpful to the masses. Thanks for the question and for viewing!

[@tomarsandbeyond]

It wasn't overly long and I didn't hear the phrase "ya know" like some people say. Thumbs up from me.

[@DK-xb6ny]

Ignore this asshat. He is just complaining to feel relevant. This was a good video and you gave an easy and reasonable solution to a problem. Thanks!

[@KJT673]

I agree get to the damn point already 5 minutes in to start the repair

[@nicoleanderson203]

Do you know how to do this for a 2007 Lexus is250

[@MoreBear]

The process will be the same for any vehicle. Let me know how it goes. Please like and subscribe as it helps me a lot. Thanks for the question and for watching!

[@boot-strapper]

holy rust batman

[@MoreBear]

I know, right? That's 10+ years, 300,000km and a crap ton of salt and brine from these Canadian roads. Please like and subscribe. Thanks for the comment and for watching!

[@MoreBear]

Please like and subscribe. Thanks for the question and for watching!

[@1984Sarahanne]

Getting ready to tackle the same issue tomorrow.. I was looking at new hose, but heat shrink it is now . Thanks for posting

[@MoreBear]

No problem. Let me know how it goes! Thanks for the comment and for watching!

[@Wesleylogos]

Thankyou

[@MoreBear]

No problem. Let me know how it goes. Thanks for the comment and for witching!

[@FunnyRandomz4U]

I thought about the heat shrinking tube but is it safe to use that under the hood of a car that constantly gets hot

[@MoreBear]

Yes. Once the heat shrink has been "shrunk" it will not compress any further. Thanks for watching and the comment!

[@borowski07]

Can you do this to a line that’s been cut all the way? Put the broken ends together and slide the piece over it and melt?

[@MoreBear]

I don't know to be honest. I would think not. If you try it, let me know! Thanks for watching and the comments!

[@borowski07]

Yes, it worked. 2013 Honda Fit. Probably chewed apart in a bad tight space by bottom of tank. Took 4 hands, super long pliers to hold it out. Slid a generous piece over it. Heated one end then the other. Tested and worked. So happy that I saw this video for the idea to save money. Thanks.

[@mattdukes100]

I have a similar issues on my nissan sentra. Thanks for the helpful video. Worked like a charm!

[@MoreBear]

So glad I could help you out! Thanks for watching and the comment!