How do I choose a good washer fluid?

It seems that the choice of windshield washer fluid is a matter that does not require special attention. However, it turns out that a low-quality product can not only spoil visibility on the road, but also damage the windshield, and also jeopardize the safety of the driver and passengers. What to look for when choosing a windshield washer fluid? We advise!

What will you learn from this post?

• What are the consequences of using poor quality washer fluid?

• What is the difference between summer washer fluid and winter washer fluid?

• What should be avoided in washer fluid?

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With the onset of winter, it is worth replacing the washer fluid with one that will prevent freezing, which will significantly increase driving comfort. When choosing a suitable product, you need to pay attention to whether it does not contain a hazardous substance, which is methanol, which can damage the car and cause unwanted symptoms in passengers.

Why is the choice of washer fluid so important?

Drivers are surprised when they hear that they should choose their windshield washer fluid carefully. They forget it only a clean windshield in the car will give them a complete picture situation on the road. This is a problem that needs attention, especially if the weather is unfavorable - then visibility is significantly reduced, and poor quality fluid is not able to effectively clean the windshield.

It's not just the effect. While this is important because glass stains and dried-on dirt can severely limit visibility, It is also worth paying attention to the issue of efficiency. Low quality fluids are very popular in the market for one simple reason - they are cheaper. It is unlikely that the driver understands that this is so. much more product with poor cleansing properties is required, to be able to see through the glass. It’s hard to say something about savings here - you will have to pay the same amount for the next liquid, although to achieve the desired effect, just a few drops of the original product are enough.

It should also be remembered that the washer fluid is in direct contact with the car wipers. Cheap products often contain aggressive, harmful ingredients that can destroy the rubber of the wipers Oraz leave stubborn stains on the paintwork.

How does a winter washer fluid differ from a summer one?

One of the most common mistakes: refusal to replace the windshield washer fluid in winter. Drivers believe that such a replacement is unnecessary, and there is no difference between winter product and summer product. There is nothing worse!

Winter washer fluid differs from summer washer fluid in one very important property - it contains an anti-freeze additive. The driver should be aware that if, during frost or even light frost, he will use a lukewarm liquid, washer nozzles freeze... Moreover, in such a situation, the windshield is also exposed to freezing, which causes significant problems with visibility on the road, and in extreme cases, negative temperatures can cause liquid reservoir rupture and other elements that make up the sprinklers. When choosing a winter windshield washer fluid, you should pay attention to crystallization temperature, which shows the lowest temperature, in which the product may freeze. In Poland, the liquid that will work best does not lose fluidity at -22 ° C.

As for the summer windshield washer fluid, it must be liquid at positive temperatures. The composition should include an additive that will help to effectively remove dirt from the glass, which appears on it much more often than in winter. We have to reckon with the fact that this is in the spring-summer season. all kinds of insects and leaves love to settle by carthat's why you need a really good measure to deal with it.

The composition of the washer fluid - what should I pay attention to?

Both summer and winter washers must match. appropriate quality standards, determined Polish Testing and Certification Center... He must also have safety sign B Or certificate of the motor transport institute... Only such a liquid is safe for the vehicle and the people driving it. Otherwise it may happen damage to washer nozzles, damage to seals Oraz plastic parts. Poor-quality washer fluid also causes stains on the car body, especially if the car has been painted with environmental paint.

Be very careful when buying cheap windshield washer fluid, especially one that comes from an unknown source. This is due to the fact that it harms not only the vehicle, but also the passengers. These cheapest products often contain methanol. This is a very dangerous agent that causes Skin burns and vapors from the air vent may cause hazardous effects such as dizziness or vomiting.... Unfortunately, because of the cost, safe ethanol is often replaced with methanol. The liquid containing it must be marked as follows:

• H226 - highly flammable,

• H302 – valuable if swallowed,

• H312 - Harmful in contact with skin.

• H332 - Harmful if inhaled.

• H370 - May cause damage to the optic nerve and center of the nervous system.

Car windshield wipers - just as important as washer fluid

Finally, it is worth remembering that even the best washer fluid will not be able to clean the glass, if the wipers are not working properly. Therefore, if the wiper blades do not collect water and the rubber is fragile, they must be replaced with new ones. You must also remember that you can get up to PLN 500 for a lack of washer fluid or poorly working wipersTherefore, it is better not to save on their replacement, as this will only burden the home budget.

Low temperatures have already made themselves felt. If you have not already done so, be sure to replace the windshield washer fluid with a winter one. Also check the condition of your car wipers. Do you need to buy a product designed for your vehicle? We cordially invite you to Nocar. Take care of your visibility with us!

Also check:

How to improve visibility in the car?

6 reasons why you should change your wipers regularly 

Take care of the windows in the car!

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