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Old Oct 3, 2018 | 08:22 AM
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I’ve never thought about this but what do you think is the best brand to go with? My light came on today so I need to get some. The previous owner put water in there lol I’m not doing that with this car.

https://www.caroutfitter.com/best-wi...fluid-reviews/
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Old Oct 3, 2018 | 09:02 AM
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Originally Posted by funcrusher
I’ve never thought about this but what do you think is the best brand to go with? My light came on today so I need to get some. The previous owner put water in there lol I’m not doing that with this car.

https://www.caroutfitter.com/best-wi...fluid-reviews/
Prestone is the one I always went with, no issues.
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Old Oct 3, 2018 | 09:14 AM
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One factor not mentioned in your review link much you should consider is the coming winter and freeze rating of the fluid. Make sure you get one sufficient for your location
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Old Oct 3, 2018 | 09:30 AM
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I use the RainX brand in all my vehicles. Works decent with shedding the water and it is reasonable at Wal Mart.
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Old Oct 3, 2018 | 09:34 AM
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One factor not mentioned in your review link much you should consider is the coming winter and freeze rating of the fluid. Make sure you get one sufficient for your location
Gulf coast. I’ve never seen snow in my life here.
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Old Oct 3, 2018 | 12:18 PM
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I usually get whatever is the most cheap from whichever box store is readily available. I keep a winter and summer bottle in the garage and refill as needed.
I've tried using the more expensive stuff, does not usually make much of a difference. Having good wipers and a decent spray pattern accomplishes more than spending a few extra dollars on a companies promises of increased performance for what is effectively water and alcohol, with some coloring.
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Old Oct 3, 2018 | 10:50 PM
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Rainex works for me.

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Old Oct 18, 2018 | 05:00 PM
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How much fluid does the reservoir hold in the es330? It was completely empty and I put a gallon in there but it’s still not full.
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