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Old May 10, 2005 | 08:55 AM
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Default Window wiper fluid

Long story short, I ran out. You think I should just use distilled water or go with window washer fluid and if so what brand.
Old May 10, 2005 | 09:06 AM
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help. anyone?
Old May 10, 2005 | 09:18 AM
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i heard EVIAN water works pretty good....
as soon as mine runs out im trying it...
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Originally Posted by aireck
i heard EVIAN water works pretty good....
as soon as mine runs out im trying it...
serious or joke. Too tired.
Old May 10, 2005 | 09:43 AM
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serious... no kidding.. some serious detailers use that..
Old May 10, 2005 | 11:04 AM
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just get the blue stuff.........i tried the red concentrate on another car and it leaves spots! dont get that!
Old May 10, 2005 | 11:34 AM
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Originally Posted by aireck
serious... no kidding.. some serious detailers use that..
I saw that on Flex too. But, I think he added that to the washer fluid, and not outright replaced it.
Old May 10, 2005 | 12:10 PM
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Little advice.. while using it.. do not drive and have your windows down cuz it will get you!!! lol

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Old May 10, 2005 | 12:24 PM
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brand if that blue stuff?
Old May 10, 2005 | 12:45 PM
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windex and water
Old May 10, 2005 | 02:01 PM
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during the spring/summer/fall i use whatever is on sale. in the winter i use the one with the de-icer in it (can't recall who makes it, but it's in a yellow bottle).

as long as it doesn't leave spots on the car it works for me.
Old May 10, 2005 | 02:16 PM
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If you don't live in a cold weather climate, you can use almost anything. Yor local auto parts store will sell the blue stuff for something like $1.50 per gallon, so it's hard to beat on price, which is the reason I'd recommend it over just water. Water will work fine, but it won't clean anything. If you live somewhere cold, especially in the winter months you want to make sure you get something rated for whatever temperatures you'll be encountering. If you live somewhere wet (like I do), you can get Rain-X wiper fluid. I'm trying to run mine out so I can use Rain-X instead of the blue stuff, but the dealer just refilled it with god knows what when I took the car in for an oil change. I'm not sure of the price on the Rain-X, but you can get it in several different varieties - some to get rid of bugs, some for cold temperatures, etc.
Old May 10, 2005 | 06:57 PM
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Rain-X De-Icer Windshield Washer Fluid year round. Rain just beads up. Bugs do not stick so well.

The windshield washer fluid tank in the xA holds over a gallon of fluid. Takes a long time to use up. Do not want to mix types so I use the orange Rain-X winter fluid only.
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i found the stuff at walmart for like $0.89 or 0.99 protects down to -25 deg F.. I have been using that the little extra alcohol in it helps remove bug guts better yeah I'd stay away from that red/orange stuff too.. the stuff I have is the blue stuff.. I tried the -20 F deg stuff and it didn't clean the windshield as good as the -25 deg F.. it's because of the alcohol content..hope that helps ya..
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thanks.
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i use premium bottled water
Old May 12, 2005 | 06:15 PM
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I just use the cheap stuff from walmart
Old May 13, 2005 | 01:25 AM
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This is the best stuff IMHO...

http://performancenissanparts.com/ca...oducts_id=3526

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Eh... I'm not going to pay that much for something that just seems to clean better. Plus I hate premixing things. I'd rather end up paying more and not have to mix it. But to each his own.



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