Washer Fluid

[Celtoid]

Hey Guys,

What's the options for non-OEM washer fluid for a D4?

Cheers,

Kev.

[TerryO]

Tap Water ...;)

[BMKal]

Tap Water ...;)

:Rolling::Rolling::Rolling:

Soon as I saw the question, I was expecting that response.

Yes - I'm another believer in tap water, though I will usually add a little "Rainex" washer additive to it. :)

[WhiteD3]

Tap Water ...;)

x2.

[~Rich~]

I'm for tap water as well, I hate the additive mechanics put in. Makes a mess of the unwiped area and side glass.

[gromit]

I always hate it when you see $4 - washer additive on the bill.
Just took the wife's car to a different garage and there it was......$4.

Coming from the UK I'm used to adding a drop of Metho to stop it freezing but no need for this in Melbourne but I like the smell.

I use tank water.



Colin

[incisor]

sonax clear view is the best stuff i have come across

tap water is okay but isnt a touch on sonax when it comes to getting the screen clean esp when there is plenty of road grime about.

and it smells nice :p

[Redback]

Tap water and 1/2 a cap of CT18.

Baz.

[Celtoid]

Thanks Guys,

And yes I'd been waiting for the obvious answer...thanks Terry O for taking that bait....LOL!!!

Water by itself isn't good enough...as it always leaves marks, doesn't really remove bug smash...

However, I was a bit concerned about additives, in case they damage something. My other car uses an alcohol based fluid, so I was just wondering.

Anyway, I'll do some trials on the recommended additives.

Thanks again,

Kev.

[BMKal]

Thanks Guys,

And yes I'd been waiting for the obvious answer...thanks Terry O for taking that bait....LOL!!!

Water by itself isn't good enough...as it always leaves marks, doesn't really remove bug smash...

However, I was a bit concerned about additives, in case they damage something. My other car uses an alcohol based fluid, so I was just wondering.

Anyway, I'll do some trials on the recommended additives.

Thanks again,

Kev.

That's usually reserved for the driver in my car ............... :angel:

[Celtoid]

That's usually reserved for the driver in my car ............... :angel:

Others mentioned smell, I wondered about the taste ;)

[rick130]

sonax clear view is the best stuff i have come across

tap water is okay but isnt a touch on sonax when it comes to getting the screen clean esp when there is plenty of road grime about.

and it smells nice :p


I use the Castrol stuff. (it's red)

Hard to find, but it's the best I've found at removing bugs and crap in general, but I haven't used (or seen ?) the Sonax stuff, so I'll keep an eye out for it.

I just dumped some Windex in mine last time I filled the res, you really need ammonia to remove bugs properly although it's not the best for paintwork, I like to be able to see....

Straight water just doesn't cut it, all that happens is the bugs get smeared everywhere making an unholy mess.

[theresanothersteve]

Firm believer in RainX. Usually purchase a bottle and add it to a 20l drum of rain water (The Holden Ute's windshield washers were inspired by a firefighting hose, it goes through heaps), about half the recommended strength but I find it works well.

[CaverD3]

Rain-Ex. :BigThumb:
Treated screen with it.

[BMKal]

Rain-Ex. :BigThumb:
Treated screen with it.

Yep - been using it for years.

Also works well on the ceramic tiles and glass shower screen in the bathroom - me, I'm a lazy bugger and don't like having to clean the bathroom more than I have to, so always looking for ways to keep the workload down. :D