Windshield wiper reservoir fluid

[Escape08]

Which one do you use?

1) Water
2) Windshield wiper fluid (blue)
3) 25% or 3 parts vinegar & water
4) Or something else?

 

[LostInTransit]

Rain-x

Some say that rain-x will clog your system. We've never had an issue with clogging. However if one does encounter clogging, just pop open the washed fluid reservoir cap and spray the windshield a few times. Without the cap on, the system is allowed to breath more and the washer fluid flows out farther allowing for a steady full stream.

 

[Colvin]

I buy the tablets from Amazon to mix my own, then for winter I add some isopropyl alcohol .

 

[RooflessVW]

I use whatever is blue and in the first store I pass after I run out.

 

[robertcope]

https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B001NZFCRW - nextzett Kristall Klar, works great.

 

[CharBaby]

I use whatever -20*F BLUE washer fluid that I can find at the least cost.

 

[Bob in Utah]

I use whatever -20*F BLUE washer fluid that I can find at the least cost.

Same here.......even Walmart's gallon jug is pushing $3 now

 

[fsdork]

Costco usually has 4 jugs of -35/-40°C fluid for a decent price. I have some of the tablets to be mixed into distilled water for use above freezing, but I don't seem to go through much washer fluid in the summer so I haven't mixed a new jug of that in a couple years.

 

[hrv]

Blue fluid with PS 21 in the winter...Water with PS 21 in the summer...

 

[PharmerMike]

Blue fluid with PS 21 in the winter...Water with PS 21 in the summer...

OK. I tried Googling "PS 21". Can you tell me what that is?

 

[reemoeMO]

OK. I tried Googling "PS 21". Can you tell me what that is?

It appears that it is actually P21S.

P21S Windshield Wash Booster - P21S Auto Care Products

Add a bit of our P21S Windshield Wash Booster to your washer fluid and watch it take on incredible cleaning power and make driving in the worst conditions safer.

www.p21s.com

 

[RitcheyRch]

I use Optimum No Rinse (ONR) mixed at the detailing spray ratio. It doesnt get that cold here and ONR works great.

 

[hrv]

OK. I tried Googling "PS 21". Can you tell me what that is?

It is a booster that you add to your washer fluid....A little goes a long way...

 

[slacktide_bitog]

The -25 -30 purple stuff

 

[Marcozi]

Fluid designed for my car's high underhood temperatures. I buy it at the dealer.

 

[Astro14]

Rain-X. Formulated for the next six months. Got caught with summer fluid in a cold snap in Vermont. Not good.

 

[JeffKeryk]

This is a great thread. Actually it is enlightning thread. Why am I buying the green stuff when it rarely gets that cold here?
Plus I like the blue color, so there's that...
Appreciate you!

 

[jws555]

Winter: 1 gal. blue stuff + 1 303 washer tablet + 4 oz. Rain-x washer fluid additive. If expecting extreme cold, add some Prestone De-Icer to washer reservoir.
Summer: 1 gal. water + 1 303 washer tablet + 4 oz. Rain-x washer fluid additive.

Regards,
John

 

[ARCOgraphite]

Which one do you use?

1) Water
2) Windshield wiper fluid (blue)
3) 25% or 3 parts vinegar & water
4) Or something else?

I wouldn't put acid (vinegar) in your WW reservoir. That eats most metals fast.

During the summer I bought some Traveler or Splash potable RV antifreeze when it was on clearance for under 2 bucks.

its non toxic, just propylene glycol and ethanol; works great and it lubes the wiper blade rather than drying and cracking them.
That's reserved for Winter use.

In the Spring thru Fall its just tap water and a couple drops of dish detergent. Cheap and Works best.

 

[Greasymechtech]

prestone.com/product/prestone-bug-wash-windshield-washer-fluid/
www.rainx.com/product/rain-x-bug-remover-windshield-washer-fluid/
www.walmart.com/ip/Super-Tech-Bug-Remover-with-Rain-Repeller-Windshield-Washer-Fluid/121163127

www.walmart.com/ip/Super-Tech-32-Degree-Windshield-Washer-Fluid/873873

www.rainx.com/product/rain-x-de-icer-windshield-washer-fluid-2/
prestone.com/product/prestone-de-icer-windshield-washer-fluid/

prestone.com/product/prestone-2-in-1-windshield-washer-fluid/
www.rainx.com/product/rain-x-all-season-windshield-washer-fluid/
www.walmart.com/ip/V-I-P-Super-Tech-Winter-Formula-Windshield-Washer-Fluid/17179676

www.walmart.com/ip/Rain-X-Windshield-Washer-Booster-32-Fl-Oz/54052735
prestone.com/product/prestone-washer-fluid-booster-de-icer-additive-with-dirt-blocker/
www.rainx.com/product/rain-x-windshield-washer-fluid-additive/
bugoffwasherfluid.com/buy-now/ols/products/324276609-bugoff-windshield-washer-fluid-ultra-concentrated
gunk.com/product/gunk-windshield-washer-fluid-m506/

Since I don't have a methanol source locally, just get whatever is available at whatever store depending on what is needed and when. House brand stuff from oreilly/carquestadvance/autozone/pepboys/napa all work great... and usually have normal temp, cold temp, bug removing... options.

Vinegar smells horrible. Alcohol/water, even with some ammonia, will evaporate quick enough and work fine.

And, I've never seen a clogged system caused by any 'bottled' product.