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Sep 17th, 2017, 09:33 | #1 |
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Washer Jets
I need to replace the O/S heated washer jet and L-connector as both are blocked. It seems like 2 types of jet are available -
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Use volvo fluid which is spirit based and leaves no deposits at all . It is becoming very common now that wash jets go "out of adjustment" when in fact they are still pointing in the correct position , all that is needed is a suitably sized needle to prod the crystalised deposits out of them and correct aim is restored !
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Many thanks.
I've heard of jets getting clogged because people in the past used washing up liquid etc, but never because the wrong type of additive has been used! I normally use Prestone screen wash or similar and haven't had any problems with any other marque. Do you use it neat, or dilute it? I do nearly 30k/yr so go through quite a lot...
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If you can unclip them and run vinegar through them that often dissolves any blockages.
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I've used both kinds on my V70 and found that the non-adjustable spray ones spray a bit low for my liking. I switched to the two hole types and have been able to aim them a bit higher for highway driving.
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I would guess as the 1 litre bottle is 'neat' you would need to add 5 litres of water to fill an empty tank. Typically, a bottle of concentrated screen wash would have recommendations on the ratios for summer or winter use, so a 1:5 mix may not give adequate frost-resistance properties.
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THe table is on the bottle depending what temperature you want it to be safe down to in UK down to -18C you will need to dilute 33% that is 2 litres of wash fluid to 4 litres of water for your 6 litre bottle ...
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£7 to fill the washer bottle doesn't sound particularly cheap, but I guess it depends on how well it works.
Some of the super cheap ones are terrible, smear like crazy and you have to use loads to shift even a tiny amount of diesel film off your windscreen. I guess the only way to find out is to try it. Perhaps a single bottle first though! Many thanks!
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