That is for drain lines, other potable water IIRC. I don't know how it would work as windshield washer and potential film left on window.
I do use that in all my pool piping and RV toilets/drains as well as when we winterize the hunting cabin.
DIY windshield washer fluid
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I do use that in all my pool piping and RV toilets/drains as well as when we winterize the hunting cabin.
We carry -60*The -34 is the best I can find on the store of a US shelf.
Windex used to make a -35 washer fluid that was purple in color (but it was $6 a gallon), but it doesn't seem to be made anymore.
I wish I could get the -45 stuff they have in Canada
that's funny. Isn't methanol a component of deicer/cleaner?
I use ethanol. if needed. I would never use methanol and that's one reason to not get pre-made.
The -34 is the best I can find on the store of a US shelf.
Windex used to make a -35 washer fluid that was purple in color (but it was $6 a gallon), but it doesn't seem to be made anymore.
I wish I could get the -45 stuff they have in Canada
I think I have some -60°C stuff in the basement. it rarely gets below -10°C here though
Yup, making your own washer fluid only makes sense in the south. When I lived in Canada I always stocked up on the winter rated washer fluid when it went on sale.
Yes
Are the ethanol ratios similar to get freezing performance?
Close but methanol freezes at lower temperatures.
50/50 methanol by volume ~ -40C
50/50 ethanol by volume ~ -32C
Are the manufacturers of these cleaners/deicers aware of this horrible truth that it will degrade your plastic, seals, your trim? I think I will go out right now and drain it from my car. Thanks
Yes I'm sure they've been very aware for decades. I've been using methanol fluid in my cars for 30+ years as that's what's available. I'm sure it's been the same since long before I was alive.
I forgot to say I even turned on the flashing blue lights as I rushed out to do this
If that was true, all the vehicles here would be falling apart.
Some shops use just pure methanol for winter windshield wash.
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I once tried to make my own 'less toxic' wash fluid by mixing water, dish soap and the cheapest vodka I could find.
The results were hilarious, and a total failure. Sure the windshield got clean, but the vodka fumes were so strong in the cabin it would make my eyes water.
My passengers were always quite confused at the sudden smell of alcohol whenever I used the washer fluid....I maybe had the concentration of vodka a bit too high.
The results were hilarious, and a total failure. Sure the windshield got clean, but the vodka fumes were so strong in the cabin it would make my eyes water.
My passengers were always quite confused at the sudden smell of alcohol whenever I used the washer fluid....I maybe had the concentration of vodka a bit too high.
My local walmart has there gallon summer washer fluid on clearance for 1.00 a bottle. I purchased 15 of them.... How much alchohal would I need to put in a jug to make it safe for around zero or so....
I also run 'winter' blend year round for the same reason...it's cheaper than a cracked reservoir.
I know that 40% vodka doesn’t freeze in my freezer set to -5F. Likely you won’t save any money with mixing your own winter WF because the alcohol amount needs to be substantial. It will probably cost you more.
thats anti-freeze for rv plumbing/ boat storage
Different parts of the world may be different, who knows. I can get it here in South Carolina for $2 or so, so wouldn't bother doing anything else.
My dad, when I was a kid, used to just use water and vinegar. Grew up in South Texas, so , seemed to work fine.
8 oz of 91% IPA will lower summer antifreeze (32F freeze point) about 10-15 degrees. More or less.
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