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Old Apr 13, 2026 | 04:31 AM
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Looking for concentrated windshield fluid that is suitable for the E200 W214.

Due to the restrictions on shipping the original Mercedes product by air, I am seeking a high-quality alternative that is compatible with the vehicle and will not cause damage to the paint, plastic, or any other surfaces.

I would greatly appreciate your recommendation on a suitable product that you utilize for cleaning windows with the windshield wipers.

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Old Apr 13, 2026 | 06:32 AM
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Originally Posted by ronenza
Looking for concentrated windshield fluid that is suitable for the E200 W214.

Due to the restrictions on shipping the original Mercedes product by air, I am seeking a high-quality alternative that is compatible with the vehicle and will not cause damage to the paint, plastic, or any other surfaces.

I would greatly appreciate your recommendation on a suitable product that you utilize for cleaning windows with the windshield wipers.

Thanks
Are you saying you can't have the OEM winter fit and summer fit shipped? not sure if this can be shipped but Einszett Anti-Frost : https://mbworld.org/forums/gl-class-...per-fluid.html
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Old Apr 13, 2026 | 06:35 AM
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You'll find MB recommended coolants here: MB COOLANTS
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Old Apr 13, 2026 | 07:59 AM
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Only somewhat related: I wish that MB forced the car into recirculated air when the windshield washers are activated (to avoid odor from entering the vehicle). I thought all modern cars did this….
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Old Apr 13, 2026 | 08:13 AM
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Originally Posted by tode
You'll find MB recommended coolants here: MB COOLANTS
I am asking about windshield fluid.
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Old Apr 13, 2026 | 08:14 AM
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Any one uses Liqui Moly ?
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Old Apr 13, 2026 | 09:07 AM
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In the United States, both the summer and the winter formulations of the Mercedes product are widely available, including on Amazon.
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Old Apr 13, 2026 | 09:38 AM
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Has everyone dismissed the jugs of blue ready-to-use washer fluid that's off-the-shelf at Walmart? Even with genuine MB concentrate, you need to add non-MB distilled water (send a sample of your tap water to Blackstone - lol). I do NOT use Rain-X products with its variety of specialty formulations, like bug solvent.
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Originally Posted by streborx
Has everyone dismissed the jugs of blue ready-to-use washer fluid that's off-the-shelf at Walmart? Even with genuine MB concentrate, you need to add non-MB distilled water (send a sample of your tap water to Blackstone - lol). I do NOT use Rain-X products with its variety of specialty formulations, like bug solvent.
i import my water from Germany. I know what you are thinking - what about the container? To solve this, I buy a new German every time and simply extract the washer fluid before discarding the car.
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I use nextzett Kristall Klar Washer Fluid during the non winter months and it cleans nicely. Plus, a bottle of the concentrate goes a long way.
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i import my water from Germany. I know what you are thinking - what about the container? To solve this, I buy a new German every time and simply extract the washer fluid before discarding the car.
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I use distilled water all year. It works great and does not leave spots.
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Nextzett specifically recommends using untreated tap water. They say the distilled or softened water can cause streaking or foaming. Whatever you do, don't use the RainX product as it can cause clogging or leaking in the washer system.
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Originally Posted by BlueYonder
Nextzett specifically recommends using untreated tap water. They say the distilled or softened water can cause streaking or foaming. Whatever you do, don't use the RainX product as it can cause clogging or leaking in the washer system.
Check your tap water carefully. Where I live the tap water has already been softened by the city, but it still has a very high mineral content that dries leaving a white haze. The water comes from a limestone aquifer.

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