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Old Jul 21, 2014 | 11:53 AM
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Talking windshield liquid cleaner

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What windshield liquid cleaner do you use?
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Old Jul 21, 2014 | 12:34 PM
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Whatever the dealer puts into the reservoir.
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Old Jul 21, 2014 | 01:04 PM
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Whatever Walmart has on sale. Usually Rain-x Don't think it makes that much of a difference.
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Old Jul 21, 2014 | 02:16 PM
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I like Rain-X. It coats the windshield and causes water to bead up and wash away. In many cases, I don't even have to use my wipers for a light rain.
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Old Jul 22, 2014 | 04:43 AM
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Originally Posted by raylor4
Whatever the dealer puts into the reservoir.
Ray A.
Yep, I agree. Until winter, then I fill with the coldest rated, subzero name brand fluid I can find. Maybe a gimmick, but I fall for it !!
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Old Jul 22, 2014 | 03:44 PM
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Hey guys, thanks for your replies
to be honest I was asking it in order to put into the tank. Im sorry not to mentioning it before.
What liquid do you put into washer fluid tank?
Thanks again

PS: please consider that Im in CA

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Old Jul 23, 2014 | 04:45 AM
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My answer doesn't change. The service department at the dealership tops off the windshield washer fluid reservoir (tank) when I come in for any service. I have no clue what they use. I use some name brand (Prestone, Rain-X, etc) gimmicky subzero fluid in the coldest part of winter.

To routinely clean my glass I use Meguiar's or Stoners.

Walk into WalMart or any automotive store and there are many generic and name brand products available. I believe even Windex has fluid in gallons.

On the internet you can find "home brewed" washer fluid recipes. Some companies sell concentrates to make your own. I think the rage these days is the washer fluid advertised to assist in bug removal. Are there any bugs in CA (California or Canada??).

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Old Jul 23, 2014 | 09:13 AM
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Tnx David for your time & reply
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Old Jul 23, 2014 | 09:56 AM
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You're right, David. Prestone makes a windshield washer fluid to help with bug removal . It's what I use though I don't necessarily have to. Most stores carry it. The cheap stuff is well, cheap.
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Old Jul 23, 2014 | 10:36 AM
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Originally Posted by DunWkg
My answer doesn't change. The service department at the dealership tops off the windshield washer fluid reservoir (tank) when I come in for any service. I have no clue what they use. I use some name brand (Prestone, Rain-X, etc) gimmicky subzero fluid in the coldest part of winter.

To routinely clean my glass I use Meguiar's or Stoners.

Walk into WalMart or any automotive store and there are many generic and name brand products available. I believe even Windex has fluid in gallons.

On the internet you can find "home brewed" washer fluid recipes. Some companies sell concentrates to make your own. I think the rage these days is the washer fluid advertised to assist in bug removal. Are there any bugs in CA (California or Canada??).
First, CA Is California and Ca is Canada ( same way we write NY, CT, ME, NV etc)
And Yes, there are bugs here in CA as well.
I use a Walmart generic brand ( color is green) that helps with the bugs on the windshield.
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Old Jul 23, 2014 | 01:32 PM
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Walmart RainX (green) bug removal one gallon for $2.36. Filled it up to the top and used the rest as window cleaner.
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