Windshield wiper streaks?
06-18-2002, 06:17 PM
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2001 CLK320
Windshield wiper streaks?
I suddenly started getting streaks from my wipers last week. The wipers are still factory originals and they appear to be in great condition. Is it the fluid brand I'm using? Any fluid brands better than others? The manual suggests MB brand fluid. Will this really make a difference? Or should I just wait for warranty period to replace blades?
06-18-2002, 07:11 PM
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2002 mercedes clk coupe
Re: Windshield wiper streaks?
Originally posted by cdnclk320
I suddenly started getting streaks from my wipers last week. The wipers are still factory originals and they appear to be in great condition. Is it the fluid brand I'm using? Any fluid brands better than others? The manual suggests MB brand fluid. Will this really make a difference? Or should I just wait for warranty period to replace blades?
I suddenly started getting streaks from my wipers last week. The wipers are still factory originals and they appear to be in great condition. Is it the fluid brand I'm using? Any fluid brands better than others? The manual suggests MB brand fluid. Will this really make a difference? Or should I just wait for warranty period to replace blades?
mb brand bluid??????????
they washer fluid brands?
i bet u they charge like 14.99 for gallong of soap and water
06-18-2002, 07:22 PM
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From what I've heard the MB fluid contains ammonium wich surely will get your windows clean, but also act like a solvent for the wax-layer of the car.
Try just wiping you blades with a towel soaked with pure alcohol, it might be the solution.
Don't know if any washer fluid is to recommend over any other but I would guess their all almost the same
Try just wiping you blades with a towel soaked with pure alcohol, it might be the solution.
Don't know if any washer fluid is to recommend over any other but I would guess their all almost the same
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2001 CLK 320
MB Washer Fluid
I believe that MB makes both a winter and summer formula for washer fluid. Also, DtS is right, take a cotton ball, dip it in rubbing alcohol and clean the wiper blade. It often helps with streaking problems.
