E/W214: windshield fluid
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windshield fluid
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
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
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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.
Thanks
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
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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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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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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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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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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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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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