Do you purchase or make washer fluid?

[1978elcamino]

My normal routine for washer fluid is to fill the tank with water and put a splash of car wash soap in it. Im a high user of washer fluid since I do mainly interstate driving. However, I have always wondered why people purchase it vs making it. Thoughts?

BTW, I purchase the blinker fluid, thats important!

 

[Kjmack]

So you have dried soap on your roof baking in the sun ?

 

[Shel_B]

There are numerous recipes for homemade washer fluid floating around. I've found one that works for me and use it instead of buying washer fluid.

 

[Hall]

Purchase. Walmart sells it for $1.99/gallon. Hard pressed to make your own and justify any so-called "savings".

 

[1978elcamino]

So you have dried soap on your roof baking in the sun ?

yeah, I guess I do and have for years and years

 

[tyman]

Purchase. Walmart sells it for $1.99. Hard pressed to make your own and justify any so-called "savings".

This.

 

[slacktide_bitog]

It's so cheap at the store that it's not worth trying to make yourself. I got a bottle for $2 at Walmart just before the prices went up, so it should last me all winter.

 

[1978elcamino]

Purchase. Walmart sells it for $1.99. Hard pressed to make your own and justify any so-called "savings".

Well, its filled about twice a month and my only cost is a few drops of carwash soap or dish soap or window cleaner or what ever I have laying around. Sometimes, its just plain water. So basically, it cost me nothing.

 

[DriveHard]

Well, its filled about twice a month and my only cost is a few drops of carwash soap or dish soap or window cleaner or what ever I have laying around. Sometimes, its just plain water. So basically, it cost me nothing.

obviously you don't live in an area that gets below freezing...

 

[kschachn]

Kind of a popular question over the years:

https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/home-made-windshield-washer-fluid.235870/

https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/windshield-washer-fluid-homemade.297241/

https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/home-made-windshield-washer-fluid.343738/

https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/how-to-make-your-own-washer-fluid.85344/

https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/windshield-washer-fluid.314527/

https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/mixing-washer-fluid-with-windex.248912/

 

[1978elcamino]

obviously you don't live in an area that gets below freezing...

No, it doesent get very cold where I live. Its 60 today so I have the heat on and wearing my thick winter socks, a bit too brisk for me actually.

 

[Kjmack]

Stop , it's only January and I can't take it anymore .

 

[1978elcamino]

Stop , it's only January and I can't take it anymore .

Well, a front is supposed to come through over the weekend and we are expected to be in the 30's, the coldest day in 4 years according to the weather man. I have the electric blankets ready and a pile of firewood too. Truck stays in the garage so I dont think my free washer fluid will freeze. I will NOT be going anywhere in that cold of weather anyway.

 

[slacktide_bitog]

No, it doesent get very cold where I live. Its 60 today so I have the heat on and wearing my thick winter socks, a bit too brisk for me actually.

You just want to show off and brag that you don't have to deal with the cold

A gallon of alcohol itself will cost much more than commecially-available washer fluid

 

[1uz_4me]

I pour the water from the bottles my gf buys & takes 3 sips out of. The rest waters the small plants around the house

 

[tcp71]

I got 4 gallons at Canadian Tire for $8 (Cdn dollarettes) earlier this winter. Good to -45C. No way can it be made at home that cheaply. During the thaw you can go through a gallon every couple of days.

 

[sk_pete]

7€ 1,3 gal -22f fluid ... it froze just like summer fluid.. sodding liars !
i had to dump etanol in to melt it.

 

[Hall]

and we are expected to be in the 30's .... I will NOT be going anywhere in that cold of weather anyway.

I know it's colder in many places but it was 6º F this morning and life continued on here. No school closing or even delay, everyplace is open.

 

[1978elcamino]

I know it's colder in many places but it was 6º F this morning and life continued on here. No school closing or even delay, everyplace is open.

yikes!

 

[MNgopher]

Buy at the store. -35F minimum for my usage. The -20F stuff just doesn't perform well enough. A gallon of the good stuff is generally $3 at Menards all winter long...