How many times do you fill/top up our screenwash?

WhatNext? · Feb 15th, 2019, 19:28

I seem to go through a full container every few weeks, just wondering how much do you guys get through ...

MaDProFF · Feb 15th, 2019, 19:30

Depends on miles I guess, but it is more often than I would like in the poor wet horrible weather, but not every other week though

techwatcher · Feb 15th, 2019, 20:12

Depends on the season but in winter I'm having to fill the washer bottle every few weeks.

That seemed excessive so whilst my XC60 was in for its service this week I asked them to check the system. They reported all was well so refilling regularly seems normal.

Quacker · Feb 15th, 2019, 20:24

Consumption seems very reasonable during the day and if you only spray for one or two wipes at a time, which is usually more than enough.

However, at night or, I presume on dull days with auto lights or using dipped beams, consumption can increase significantly in the same conditions, because the first wash also actuates the headlamp washers, where fitted, and every fifth wash from then on also actuates headlamp washers. These use vastly more water than the windscreen wipers.

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Philip Fisher · Feb 15th, 2019, 20:54

I do 500 miles a week mainly on the motorway. When it is manky weather I get through maybe a full bottle every 10-14 days. Can depend on the road too. The small section of the A1077 round the edge of Scunthorpe seems to be the dirtiest part of my commute and the lorries going past throw muddy wet water onto the screen. The M180 is by comparison remarkably clean....

DeZemBer · Feb 15th, 2019, 21:12

Is it ok to fill it up just with normal tap water? I've not fill it up with any "screenwash" at all.

kenny · Feb 15th, 2019, 21:28

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Originally Posted by DeZemBer

Is it ok to fill it up just with normal tap water? I've not fill it up with any "screenwash" at all.

Not the best idea. In warm weather screenwash will help clean the screen. in winter it will help stop it freezing. Some will protect to very low temperatures but can get expensive. Most all season screen washes will be fine in the London area, can be diluted for summer and used neat for winter.

Quacker · Feb 15th, 2019, 21:28

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Originally Posted by DeZemBer

Is it ok to fill it up just with normal tap water? I've not fill it up with any "screenwash" at all.

As long as it doesn't freeze much.
Water just doesn't cut through the grease and grime like screen wash. Your windscreen will be manky and streaky when using only water unless you use something like Rain-X fairly regularly.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rain-X

DeZemBer · Feb 15th, 2019, 21:39

Thanks... I shall look at replenishing it with proper screenwash the next time. I remembered the last time i used it on my previous car it doesn't make much diff.

Quacker · Feb 15th, 2019, 21:42

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Originally Posted by kenny

Not the best idea. In warm weather screenwash will help clean the screen. in winter it will help stop it freezing. Some will protect to very low temperatures but can get expensive. Most all season screen washes will be fine in the London area, can be diluted for summer and used neat for winter.

Plenty of places sell 4 litre bottles of both ready-mixed and concentrate screen wash. Most of the time I dilute ready mixed with water 1:1.
Concentrate varies from 2:1 water to concentrate ratio in winter when it is below 10C to around 7:1 otherwise.
This is what I tend to use, or something very similar.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

View Poll Results: How many times do you fill/top up your screenwash?
Gets filled at yearly service (Yearly)	5	6.58%
TWICE a year (6 monthly)	5	6.58%
THREE times a year (4 monthy)	5	6.58%
FOUR times a year (3 monthly)	15	19.74%
SIX times a year (2 monthly)	15	19.74%
EVERY month	31	40.79%
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Feb 15th, 2019, 19:28	#1
WhatNext? Senior Member Last Online: Yesterday 19:42 Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Lalaland	How many times do you fill/top up our screenwash? I seem to go through a full container every few weeks, just wondering how much do you guys get through ... __________________ MY19 XC60 - September 2018 XC60 T5 Momentum Pro with HK, 360 Camera & Intellisafe Pro (Pilot Assist & BLIS)

Feb 15th, 2019, 19:30	#2
MaDProFF Master Member Last Online: Dec 10th, 2019 17:40 Join Date: May 2018 Location: London	Depends on miles I guess, but it is more often than I would like in the poor wet horrible weather, but not every other week though __________________ XC60 T8 R-Design Pro MY19

Feb 15th, 2019, 20:12	#3
techwatcher Master Member Last Online: Today 20:56 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Greater Manchester	Depends on the season but in winter I'm having to fill the washer bottle every few weeks. That seemed excessive so whilst my XC60 was in for its service this week I asked them to check the system. They reported all was well so refilling regularly seems normal. __________________ XC60 B5 Diesel MY2021

Feb 15th, 2019, 20:24	#4
Quacker Premier Member Last Online: Nov 22nd, 2021 00:53 Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: West of Carmarthen	Consumption seems very reasonable during the day and if you only spray for one or two wipes at a time, which is usually more than enough. However, at night or, I presume on dull days with auto lights or using dipped beams, consumption can increase significantly in the same conditions, because the first wash also actuates the headlamp washers, where fitted, and every fifth wash from then on also actuates headlamp washers. These use vastly more water than the windscreen wipers. _DSC7058.jpg __________________ XC90 D5, 2017 Inscription. Dark Grey. Xenium pack. Winter Plus with HUD. Black leather interior with alloy trim inserts. Ownership ended June 2020, Happy motoring times!

Feb 15th, 2019, 20:54	#5
Philip Fisher Premier Member Last Online: Today 19:19 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Sheffield	I do 500 miles a week mainly on the motorway. When it is manky weather I get through maybe a full bottle every 10-14 days. Can depend on the road too. The small section of the A1077 round the edge of Scunthorpe seems to be the dirtiest part of my commute and the lorries going past throw muddy wet water onto the screen. The M180 is by comparison remarkably clean.... __________________ Currently:- MY16 XC90 T8 Momentum, Magic Blue 174k miles. MY17 V60 T4 Power Blue. Previously:- 1997 V70 T5 exPolice; 2005 V50 2.0D; 2013 XC70 D5

Feb 15th, 2019, 21:12	#6
DeZemBer Member Last Online: Jan 28th, 2020 20:28 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: London	Is it ok to fill it up just with normal tap water? I've not fill it up with any "screenwash" at all. __________________ Onyx Black Volvo S90 D4 Inscription Automatic with Winter Pack, B&W sound, 20 Inch wheel that I am trying to swap, Black Interior, Android Auto and lots of lights and beeps for warnings....

Feb 15th, 2019, 21:39	#9
DeZemBer Member Last Online: Jan 28th, 2020 20:28 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: London	Thanks... I shall look at replenishing it with proper screenwash the next time. I remembered the last time i used it on my previous car it doesn't make much diff. __________________ Onyx Black Volvo S90 D4 Inscription Automatic with Winter Pack, B&W sound, 20 Inch wheel that I am trying to swap, Black Interior, Android Auto and lots of lights and beeps for warnings....

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