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The windscreen washer fluid ensures efficient removal of dirt without stains, extends the service life of the windscreen washer pump, improves visibility, and increases comfort and safety while driving.

Types of windscreen washer fluids

By the freezing temperature:

• winter (with low freezing temperature);
• summer.

By consistency:

• liquid solution;
• concentrate to be diluted with water.

By composition:

• based on ethyl alcohol (with mild odour);
• based on isopropyl alcohol (with a pungent smell, but with very low freezing temperature);
• based on surface-active substances.

Composition of the windscreen washer fluid

The solution is poured into the windscreen washer reservoir. As a rule, the fluid contains the following components:

• alcohol or surface-active substances;
• flavouring agents;
• ethylene glycol that prevents crystallization of the liquid at low temperatures;
• additives for enhancing cleaning properties;
• water.

Tips on using windscreen washer fluids

The fluid consumption depends on the weather conditions and features of using the windscreen wipers. The comfort of the driver and the passengers, efficient functioning of the windscreen washer depend on the chemical composition used. To prevent premature failure of nozzles, pump, and connecting hoses of this system, it is important to use only high-quality windscreen cleaning products.

Concentrated fluids are to be diluted with water in accordance with the instructions. Otherwise, ignition of the mixture may occur. On the contrary, standard windscreen washing fluids are to be poured into the tank undiluted, since mixing them with water will reduce cleaning properties of the chemical solution.

When choosing products for windscreen washer, make sure that they contain no harmful substances. For example, fumes of the isopropyl and methyl alcohol may irritate the respiratory tract. Some aggressive components in the washer fluid can damage the body paintwork.

Replacing windscreen washer fluid

When the temperature drops in autumn and winter, the summer fluid should be drained from the windscreen washer fluid reservoir, and it should be filled with the non-freezing composition. This procedure is not particularly difficult. Replacement of the chemical is performed as follows:

1. Open and secure the bonnet of the vehicle.
2. Unscrew the windscreen washer fluid reservoir cap.
3. Preliminarily drain the remaining summer fluid.
4. Fill the reservoir with a new antifreeze solution.
5. Screw in the cap of the windscreen washer fluid reservoir.
6. Close the bonnet.

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