billyhead1

Spending the winter in a cold-*** climate and thinking that the standard auto parts store fluid I use might freeze up.

I know the OEM bimmer and benz fluids have alcohol in them, but wondering what you guys use, that might be a more economical option.

Cheers,

~ Bill

Rudeney

I like the MBZ fluid. The summer mix comes in a small vial that you mix with a gallon of water - it's very convenient to keep a handful in the garage. I think it's good down to 0 Fahrenheit. If you need anything better, then MBZ does sell a "winter mix", but it's very expensive, sold in one (or larger?) gallon containers as a concentrate. Of course it would probably last a lifetime.

Airmousam

Had not really thought about this. So you can not use the the std blue stuff from pep boys etc?

Eojj

I'm interested to know as well. What kind of issues are associated with using the generic blue stuff? I just filled up the whole washer reservoir with generic stuff from autozone lol

Rudeney

What? You suggest using "blue stuff" from Pep Boys in your MERCEDES?!? Seriously, I just find the small concentrated vials from MBZ to be convenient and it seems to work better than the cheap stuff from WalMart, Auto Zone, Pep Boys, etc. Price wise, I guess it's more expensive, but we're talking, what a few dollars a gallon? For me, I buy half a dozen vials of MBZ concentrate and keep it in a cabinet in the garage and it lasts for a year or so among three vehicles. So what if it's $20 instead of $6?

mtrevelino

I notice three things with using the MB fluid:
--The nozzles never plug up (maybe just my luck).
--I like the "sudsy" action that the MB fluid provides, which makes you use less fluid and it cleans really well.
--It does not leave a messy residue (streaks) on you car after using.
As for the original question, I do not use the winter blend fluid as my car is garaged and I am in a warmer climate.
Mike T.