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Old 02-15-2007, 03:20 PM
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Freezing Washer Fluid....
Being that this winter has been super cold for us in the midwest, I am having this problem with my windsheild washer fulid freezing in the small outlet on the hood. I get 1 shot just after I get out of the garage, then its all over. I thought about changing to a different fluid, but there is a TON in the container and not looking forward to draining that out. Anyone have any ideas how to prevent this?
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Old 02-15-2007, 03:24 PM
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been getting the same results here in MD also.
i believe i even have the stuff that's supposed
to work in below 0 temps. oh well.
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I guess add alcohol and use it more frequently?
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The cold weather package didn't come with heated washer nozzles in '01? My '04 has 'em...
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The cold weather package didn't come with heated washer nozzles in '01? My '04 has 'em...
I didn't know that - I guess that's why mine doesn't freeze
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I guess add alcohol and use it more frequently?
Better still, stay inside in the warm, keep the X tucked up warm in the garage and drink the alcohol
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Better still, stay inside in the warm, keep the X tucked up warm in the garage and drink the alcohol
Great suggestion!
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I didn't know that - I guess that's why mine doesn't freeze
If you open the hood, you'll know you have them if there are wires running up to them...
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The cold weather package didn't come with heated washer nozzles in '01? My '04 has 'em...
I have the cold weather package on my 05 what makes them go on?
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I have the cold weather package on my 05 what makes them go on?
Good question - I'm not sure. My guess is that they're either always on when the car is running or there is a temp sensor somewhere that triggers them at a certain temp - along with the side mirrors...
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