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Old Jan 8, 2005 | 04:01 PM
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For those in the snow belt, quick question.

I searched the forums and didn't find a good answer so thus this post.



Can anyone in the snowbelt recommend a good windshield washer fluid? My winshield washer sensor malfunction just popped up so I'm just about out of the original fluid that came with the car (which by the way I didn't particularly care for b/c it seems to freeze everytime I use it during these winter days (even with the windshield defog on it takes a bit of time to get it off).


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Old Jan 10, 2005 | 12:11 PM
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Originally Posted by jugdishoh1
I searched the forums and didn't find a good answer so thus this post.



Can anyone in the snowbelt recommend a good windshield washer fluid? My winshield washer sensor malfunction just popped up so I'm just about out of the original fluid that came with the car (which by the way I didn't particularly care for b/c it seems to freeze everytime I use it during these winter days (even with the windshield defog on it takes a bit of time to get it off).


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Most windshield washer fluid is designed not to freeze, so it's interesting that you have a problem with it freezing. What it's not designed to do though is melt ice that is already on the windshield. However, you can buy a de-icing type of windshield washer fluid that works well on iced up windows. However, if the ice is thick at all, you'll still have to get out and scrape.
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Old Jan 10, 2005 | 12:17 PM
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This is what I use....

Rain-X® Premium De-Icer (-25oF) Windshield Washer Fluid
Formulated to combine Rain-X®micro-polymer glass treatment technology with specially formulated cleaning agents for a streak free shine. Plus treats the windshield with a water and soil repellent finish. Removes light ice and frost. Formulated to prevent ice-up on your windshield and provides freeze protection to -25ºF. Cleans to a streak-free shine.

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Old Jan 10, 2005 | 03:57 PM
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Cool! I think I may have tried that before. How much does that cost per gallon? I know the regular blue stuff is about a $1.00, and the de-ice stuff I used to use (don't really need it now) costs about $2.00.
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Old Jan 10, 2005 | 04:10 PM
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If I remember right it was $5-$6. It is pricey, but works really well.
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