I/C spray

Does anybody know where the I/C sprayer resivoir is located on an 06 STI?
My light came on today and it wont come off when I push the sprayer button. So im assuming im out?

Please help, I am a noob

 

Trunk, right side?

 

Thank you predavore.
Also what is best to fill it with, just regulator water or something special?

 

Probably something that won't freeze. Clear windshield washer fluid?

 

We have a winner.
On a side note, does anyone ever read their owners manual? It says this kind of thing in there.

 

Honestly never came to mind.

But thanks to both of you.

 

I think your suppose to put vodka in there....That should be in the manual too

 

iirc, it says on the cap water only. just don't use it in the winter.

 

I've been used distilled water (to keep the system clean) and I try to get it near empty before winter time. I'm not entirely sure of how the plumbing goes with all the fittings and valves and such, but the lines haven't burst yet from freezing. There's probably some relief valve somewhere which lets expanding water backfill the reservoir. Just make sure your tank isn't near full come freezing time.

~Dan

 

Use distilled water, don't use anything that has alcohol in it. If your I/C has anything painted on it, you'll end up slowly stripping the paint off if you use alcohol.

 

I second this.

Also, like everyone else says. Make sure you only have the tank 1/2 full before the temp drops.

 

Thanks for all the input guys. Much appreciated.

 

OMG! You'll loose the paint off your intercooler if you use alcohol. Yet, alcohol is more effective.



I'd use acetone since it is the most volatile solvent legally available, but you might not like the smells.



The smells!!!!.

 

Oddly enough i enjoy the smell of acetone...

 

Acetone is great for lots of stuff, but it might be nasty to the pump and lines. Smartass I am...

 

Yeah, by all means, load your plastic tank, lines, and nozzle up with acetone. You have fun with that one.

 

throw in some clear washer fluid, baam, not that big of a deal.

 

Maybe liquid nitrogen? Actually, Diethyl ether has the lowest boiling point. hmmmmm

 

I don't think I'd be spraying anything combustible under the hood of my car... that's just me. Like most others, I use distilled water.

 

gasoline is combustible, and you spray that anytime it is running, right?

 

Are you fer serious? Lets see.. gas is being sprayed inside my engine in an controlled environment... alcohol is being sprayed directly on your intercooler were the evaporation can certainly flash with the turbo being just under it. Yeah, I see the comparison.

 

You should use liquid nitrogen.