Washed Fluid Dilution

[Stu22]

Originally Posted by Lexman8

I've been using this for 6 years: https://www.eurocarparts.com/p/tripl...ltrs-542771201

Works well and no problems with blockages on the heated nozzles.

Same as I use. I buy it when on special and get about 30l at a time

[SnineT]

Originally Posted by neilgorin

I buy Tesco or Asda concentrated and run it undiluted all year round. £2 or £3 a fill.

Not good for the paintwork Neil.

[Pidgeonpost]

Just remembered that aeons ago we used to add meths to the washer bottle. It added a certain something to the aroma in the cabin. With hindsight I don't know how long it would have remained effective - not long I suspect.

[neilgorin]

Originally Posted by SnineT

Not good for the paintwork Neil.

How exactly?

[mboros]

I can confirm i had problems with cheap washer fluid it was too concentrated i think.
It can leave a pretty nasty water mark on paint and i had to polish it out once. Also it can damage the plastic of the headlights.

Now i use only premixed Motul fluid and have no issue at all. The cleaning ability is also very good!

[SnineT]

Originally Posted by neilgorin

How exactly?

Used neat it can burn the lacquer of the paint like brake fluid, bird doo dahs and anti freeze does.

[neilgorin]

Originally Posted by SnineT

Used neat it can burn the lacquer of the paint like brake fluid, bird doo dahs and anti freeze does.

I suspect the supermarket stuff isn't that powerful then, as that's not something I've had happen. It says "Use neat for protection down to -15C" or somesuch on it.

[SnineT]

Originally Posted by neilgorin

I suspect the supermarket stuff isn't that powerful then, as that's not something I've had happen. It says "Use neat for protection down to -15C" or somesuch on it.

Ah, if it says on the bottle ok to use neat that's different, however a good concentrate left on paint can at the very least stain the paint.

[neilgorin]

Originally Posted by SnineT

Ah, if it says on the bottle ok to use neat that's different, however a good concentrate left on paint can at the very least stain the paint.

Ah, I didn't say I bought good stuff, I just went to Asda