I searched and had no luck with what I wanted to know.
I was wondering if anyone else had a problem with the washer fluid getting frozen right where the rubber hose connects to the "squirter". I've had this happen already this year and it wasn't even that cold as it gets in Jan and Feb. It happens every year since I've had the car. Do I just deal with this or is there an even cooler temp washer fluid that doesn't freeze. The stuff I use now is good down to the negative numbers but still freezes.
Any help would be great.
Later
Redrider02
"i reject your reality and substitute my own." -adam savage "mythbusters"
...there is an "additive" you can use for wiper fluid that melts ice. Im pretty sure that would do the trick. you should be able to find it at your local auto store...
...ive never had a problem with my fluid freezing. where do you live thats so cold?
...don't hate!.. respect people that have talent, even if it is in something you don't like or understand.
I think the stuff I use is good to -30C and there's definitely stuff out there good to -40C.
I've never ever had mine freeze anywhere in the lines.
thers someone that sells washer fluid heater thingys, they heat the water up, and youre good to go...
wait for it... wait for it... NOW GO!! ---> '02 LS Sport <---
Yahoo IM : buzz122 AIM : buzz122cav
buzz122 wrote:thers someone that sells washer fluid heater thingys, they heat the water up, and youre good to go...
I make some and sell some. But not at the moment. If you want you can buy the $200 hotshot system, the one on some BMW's and such.
Or just add Isoprophl achoaule ( sp?) to the mix. Thats the stuff to prevent washerfluid from freezing.
http://members.rankmyride.com/djtorello
I just use some of the de-icer windshield fluids like from Prestone or Rain-X...
thoughthardtocomeupwiththis wrote:I just use some of the de-icer windshield fluids like from Prestone or Rain-X...
Those work really well. The winter windshield washer fluid that I use is good to -40 degrees celsius. I've personally (on many, many occassions) driven in -35 to -45 degrees C and have never had any problems with washer lines freezing up.
The 50-50-90 rule: Anytime you have a 50-50 chance of getting something right, there's a 90% probability you'll get it wrong.
Rubbing alcohol works great but it tends to discolour your rubbers.
I have the same problem. I use -30 with "frost buster" and mine still freezes everyday after november.
Craig Schriver wrote:I have the same problem. I use -30 with "frost buster" and mine still freezes everyday after november.
I suggest trying a different brand, because something is wrong there. I grew up in Saskatchewan where it stays below -30 degrees C (and often much colder) for weeks and have NEVER had a problem with freezing windshield washer fluid. I'm not saying it doesn't get cold in New Brunswick, but there's something wrong with your -30 washer fluid when prairie guys like me have never had problems with the cheap canadian tire stuff I buy.
The 50-50-90 rule: Anytime you have a 50-50 chance of getting something right, there's a 90% probability you'll get it wrong.
Thanks a lot for all the help......ill try some of the de-icer kind of washer fluid....it can get pretty cold in iowa specially in jan and feb....i've had to pour hot water over my hoses to melt the frozen fluid......the weird thing is my dad's s10 and brothers impala use it and never have a problem...
Thanks again
Later
Redrider02
"i reject your reality and substitute my own." -adam savage "mythbusters"
Try to use up your regular blue stuff, or drain it out, then fill'er up.
