windshield wiper fluid in winter

I have been told that windshield wiper fluid used in winter should
have anti-freeze in it.
Is this true? If one uses regular fluid, how much anti-freeze should
one add?
I have anti-freeze that is not diluted and must have 50% water added
to it

please advise
thanks

 

It depends on where you live and hence how cold it gets. You can buy
antifreeze window washer at any autoparts store, don't just pour engine
antifreeze in it.

 

A troll right, ok daffy, Alcohol is its antifreeze, I get a gallon of
denatured alcohol and add more, the coolant system antifreeze is for
you to drink to keep up Darwins standings.

 

Hi "daffy",

I hope the "anti-freeze" which you're considering using in the windshield
washer is not *coolant* antifreeze. This contains Ethylene Glycol which is
not good for the paintwork. The "50%" figure you refer to makes me
suspicious because that is the usual ratio for *coolant* anti-freeze.

Windshield washer fluid for Winter use consists of Methyl Alcohol (Methanol)
diluted with water.

Take care.
Andy I.


:I have been told that windshield wiper fluid used in winter should
: have anti-freeze in it.
: Is this true? If one uses regular fluid, how much anti-freeze should
: one add?
: I have anti-freeze that is not diluted and must have 50% water added
: to it
:
: please advise
: thanks

 

Should we tell him about changing the air in tires from summer air to
winter air ??

 

come on now, the guy just needs some advice. most windshield washer
fluid is rated at different temperatures. go to your local auto parts
store and check out the different kinds they have. But dont pour
engine antifreeze into your windshield washer fluid.

 

No, you should not use engine antifreeze in your windshield washer.
You'll likely not be able to see outside.

You need winter blend windshield washer fluid (de-icers), such as:

http://www.rainx.com/Products/Windshield_Washer_Fluids/De-Icer_Bug_Remover.aspx

http://www.prestone.com/products/windshieldWasherFluids.php

 

I guess in the US these lower temp ones are called de-icers and in
Europe "windshield washer antifreeze"?