RainX Windshield Washer Fluid
01-25-17, 06:39 PM
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RainX Windshield Washer Fluid
Planning to refill using RainX washer fluid (the yellow stuff sold in Canada). Do you know if it creates problems with the sensors, as it does on BMW's, Audi's, and other Euro cars? Is it safe to use on Lexus?
01-25-17, 08:00 PM
#3
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I've tried all of those washer fluids, all of the types of rain x fluid, other fluids. IMHO the ol cheap blue off brand stuff is what works the best. That Rain X fluid stains, etc.
01-25-17, 08:33 PM
#4
It is safe for Lexus, although not really safe for people, be careful using it on long trips:
Symptoms of windshield washer fluid poisoning affect many different body systems, including:
Airway and lungs:
Breathing difficulty
No breathing
Eyes
Blindness, complete or partial, sometimes described as "snow blindness"
Blurred vision
Dilation (widening) of the pupils
Heart and blood
Low blood pressure
Nervous system
Agitated behavior
Coma
Confusion
Difficulty walking
Dizziness
Headache
Seizures
Skin and nails
Bluish-colored lips and fingernails
Stomach and intestines
Abdominal pain (severe)
Diarrhea
Nausea
Vomiting, sometimes bloody
Other
Fatigue
Leg cramps
Weakness
Yellow skin
Airway and lungs:
Breathing difficulty
No breathing
Eyes
Blindness, complete or partial, sometimes described as "snow blindness"
Blurred vision
Dilation (widening) of the pupils
Heart and blood
Low blood pressure
Nervous system
Agitated behavior
Coma
Confusion
Difficulty walking
Dizziness
Headache
Seizures
Skin and nails
Bluish-colored lips and fingernails
Stomach and intestines
Abdominal pain (severe)
Diarrhea
Nausea
Vomiting, sometimes bloody
Other
Fatigue
Leg cramps
Weakness
Yellow skin
01-26-17, 06:45 PM
#6
If you're after the hydrophobic properties, get the original glass water repellent solution from Rain-X. That's not streaky and doesn't affect any sensors. Apply it by hand with a paper towel then buff with a microfiber towel afterwards.
01-30-17, 04:25 AM
#7
I concur, I've used the yellow bottle rain-x for years with great results and no streaks.
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01-31-17, 10:16 AM
#8
rain-x
washed my car today, applied a coat of rain-x, wow it really works, thanks.
01-31-17, 11:14 PM
#9
Lexus Test Driver
I have been using Rain X washer fluid (the yellow version in Canada) for years and I do not notice any problems with Lexus park sensors. I also have rain repellant (Soft 99 Glaco or similar) applied on front windshield and my main reason of using Rain X washer fluid is it also contains some hydrophobic stuff which I hope it would prolong the coating I have on the windshield, at least in the winter when it is not ideal to re-apply rain repellent by hand.
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