Volvo screenwash - who makes it? - Page 3

andrewpain · Dec 12th, 2017, 17:10

having read the Auto Express "Screenwash Test" results and been impressed, I have ordered the Prestone concentrate off ebay. £12 for 2 x 2 litre , or £14 for 3 packs, delivered.
Hope it's as good as they say.

AndyJudge · Dec 13th, 2017, 12:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by andrewpain

having read the Auto Express "Screenwash Test" results and been impressed, I have ordered the Prestone concentrate off ebay. £12 for 2 x 2 litre , or £14 for 3 packs, delivered.
Hope it's as good as they say.

I used to use the Prestone stuff but found it seemed to dramatically shorten the life of the wiper blades.

Tykebike · Dec 18th, 2017, 10:42

I'm using SONAX NanoPro Xtreme Anti-Freeze Concentrate, diluted 25% product with 75% water and found it to be excellent.
The 5l size is out of stock at Clean Your Car but it is normally £19.95 http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/engine...prod_1310.html

wimorrison · Dec 18th, 2017, 19:56

Prestone is only £4.99 for 4 ltrs from Screwfix

Chooch84 · Dec 18th, 2017, 20:28

Material Safety Data Sheet for Volvo screen wash can be found here just search for part number 31301249, and you can see what they've put into the stuff they sell you...

NigelDay · Dec 18th, 2017, 22:54

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Originally Posted by Chooch84

Material Safety Data Sheet for Volvo screen wash can be found here just search for part number 31301249, and you can see what they've put into the stuff they sell you...

Go the the 'EU-regulation - English' for the more detailed list.
https://websds.volvo.com/websds/stre...&pLocale=en_GB

'United Kingdom - English' seems to list some other ingredients, but no quantity ranges specified.
https://websds.volvo.com/websds/stre...&pLocale=en_GB

As has been pointed out, there are no inorganic salts present, hence no risk of crystallising out and blocking the washer jets.

wimorrison · Dec 19th, 2017, 06:10

A salt is a technical term and doesn’t just refer to the crystalline white stuff which you sprinkle on fish and chips

“any chemical compound formed from the reaction of an acid with a base, with all or part of the hydrogen of the acid replaced by a metal or other cation”

NigelDay · Dec 19th, 2017, 09:41

It's a pity in these days of 'transparency' that the manufacturers don't have to declare the ingredients on the bottle. They do for items like toothpaste although (with the exception of active ingredients like fluoride) they can protect their intellectual property by not disclosing the actual quantities.

Harvey1512 · Dec 19th, 2017, 09:50

Nigel, some of them may be secret though. There may be one ingredient a mfr uses that makes it that little bit better than a competitor and knowing that opens the door. It is then just a matter of tweaking the amounts.

We sell a specialist paint and there is no way that we would ever reveal its components in any form other than H & S. We will give general information but the brand component names, no chance.

Bonefishblues · Dec 19th, 2017, 10:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tykebike

I'm using SONAX NanoPro Xtreme Anti-Freeze Concentrate, diluted 25% product with 75% water and found it to be excellent.
The 5l size is out of stock at Clean Your Car but it is normally £19.95 http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/engine...prod_1310.html

I use the super-concentrated Sonax stuff in the small bottles. Good stuff.

Dec 12th, 2017, 17:10	#21
andrewpain Senior Member Last Online: Nov 27th, 2023 15:20 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Meppershall Bedfordshire	having read the Auto Express "Screenwash Test" results and been impressed, I have ordered the Prestone concentrate off ebay. £12 for 2 x 2 litre , or £14 for 3 packs, delivered. Hope it's as good as they say. __________________ Andrew Pain - XC60 MY17 Saville Grey SE Lux Nav 190 auto; winter, H-K+subwoofer, sunroof, power passenger seat, heated wheel, paddles, F/R park assist, rear camera.

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wimorrison Grumpy Old Sod Last Online: Dec 14th, 2021 15:39 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hampshire, nee Scotland	Prestone is only £4.99 for 4 ltrs from Screwfix __________________ Currently XC60 Previously XC60, V70, S40, ...

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Chooch84 940 Noob Last Online: Yesterday 19:56 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Birmingham	Material Safety Data Sheet for Volvo screen wash can be found here just search for part number 31301249, and you can see what they've put into the stuff they sell you... __________________ 96 945 Classic 2.3 LPT with some mods... To do: Install upper brace, Catch can, install sound deadening (50% done), Fit electric leather seats, repaint! List is endless... 16 BMW 330e

Dec 19th, 2017, 06:10	#27
wimorrison Grumpy Old Sod Last Online: Dec 14th, 2021 15:39 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hampshire, nee Scotland	A salt is a technical term and doesn’t just refer to the crystalline white stuff which you sprinkle on fish and chips “any chemical compound formed from the reaction of an acid with a base, with all or part of the hydrogen of the acid replaced by a metal or other cation” __________________ Currently XC60 Previously XC60, V70, S40, ...

Dec 19th, 2017, 09:41	#28
NigelDay Premier Member Last Online: Feb 29th, 2024 15:46 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Barnard Castle	It's a pity in these days of 'transparency' that the manufacturers don't have to declare the ingredients on the bottle. They do for items like toothpaste although (with the exception of active ingredients like fluoride) they can protect their intellectual property by not disclosing the actual quantities. __________________ 2015: XC60 D4 FWD SE Lux Nav 190hp manual, Osmium Grey, 17" Segin, Tempa, Winter Illumination, Security, Family, DSP, 4C, HK Sound, Subwoofer, Front Parking, Rear Camera, Dark Tinted, Power Passenger Seat, Speed and Heated Steering.

Dec 18th, 2017, 10:42	#23
Tykebike New Member Last Online: Aug 24th, 2023 07:48 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Sheffield	I'm using SONAX NanoPro Xtreme Anti-Freeze Concentrate, diluted 25% product with 75% water and found it to be excellent. The 5l size is out of stock at Clean Your Car but it is normally £19.95 http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/engine...prod_1310.html

Dec 19th, 2017, 09:50	#29
Harvey1512 Premier Member Last Online: Jan 30th, 2021 12:00 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Northumberland	Nigel, some of them may be secret though. There may be one ingredient a mfr uses that makes it that little bit better than a competitor and knowing that opens the door. It is then just a matter of tweaking the amounts. We sell a specialist paint and there is no way that we would ever reveal its components in any form other than H & S. We will give general information but the brand component names, no chance. __________________ I used to have an S40, V60 and XC60 so I am allowed here, honest.

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