Originally Posted by TradingUp?

Recently brought the truck in to a local dealership to have recall work performed for unwanted tailgate opening, and have the tires rotated. Since the 3 yr./36k bumper to bumper warranty is about to expire, I asked them to repair what seems to be a cracked windshield washer fluid reservoir. “Low washer fluid” warning light had been coming on for several weeks, but I never ran out of fluid. After our recent road trip down to Florida, I changed my oil and filter myself as I always do. When topping off the washer fluid reservoir from a fresh gallon, it got about half way through the new jug when I noticed it running onto the driveway and my sneakers. Ok, must be a crack about halfway up the reservoir, right? I mention this item to the service manager with the expectation such a crack should be covered under the warranty, by replacing the cracked reservoir. Imagine my surprise when he called a few hours later to inform me, “it’s not a crack, but a critter has chewed a hole in your reservoir. We see this all the time around here. Of course, that’s not covered under your warranty. We can have a replacement reservoir here by tomorrow and install it while performing the tailgate recall repair, at a cost for parts and labor of $668…” Pauses, waiting for my reaction. Nah, no thanks. $668 for a plastic jug, really? “Well, we have to remove a lot of stuff to get that reservoir out. I figured you’d say leave it alone” Yeah for $668, I’ll just keep it filled to where the hole is, maybe try some of that Flex Seal stuff they use on gutters and glass bottom boats on TV. Didn’t bother mentioning to him the warning light was coming on before we left the northeast for the winter. If it was a critter, could’ve been a squirrel or raccoon up north. Anyone think this is something worth pursuing higher up the chain at FoMoCo under the warranty? I haven’t looked under there to see if this is actually a hole chewed by an animal, or a crack caused by the deep freeze we experienced over Christmas weekend. Still, can’t believe there could be that much labor involved. How much could a plastic reservoir cost?

HorizontalHunter Quote: “Implanting lead “tracking devices” also work.” Good one.

Originally Posted by Split rims

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$100.01

Originally Posted by TradingUp?

Thank you much

Originally Posted by Bruce M.

And you get a meal out of it.

Originally Posted by speakerfritz

red squirrels can carry leporcy

Originally Posted by leejk

Hello,

So for second time in 3 years squirrels have gotten under hood and chewed on wires, specially in both front fender wells. I was thinking if the voids in these areas could be filled, would if deter them from these areas? On the passenger side under the aibox is where they particularly like to build a nest. I was thinking of using fiberglass insulation. Has anyone else had success with anything else or see an issue with using fiberglass?

thx