2006 Hyundai Sonata stupidity

2006 HYUNDAI SONATA
79,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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PSHANK
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put windshield wiper fluid in my coolant container...if i drive the car, will i damage my engine??? what is the recommended course of action...
Feb 7, 2010 at 8:34 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi pshank,

Thank you for the donation.

Remove the recovery tank and pour out the fluids in it. Replenish it with coolant and it would be ok.

If it is difficult to remove the tank, usea tube to siphon out the fluids.
Feb 7, 2010 at 9:10 AM
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