windshield wiper fluid in winter

I have been told that windshield wiper fluid used in winter should
have anti-freeze in it.
Is this true? If one uses regular fluid, how much anti-freeze should
one add?
I have anti-freeze that is not diluted and must have 50% water added
to it

please advise
thanks

On Dec 10, 12:16*pm, daffy <dafl...@aol.com> wrote:
> I have been told that windshield wiper fluid used in winter should
> have anti-freeze in it.
> Is this true? *If one uses regular fluid, how much anti-freeze should
> one add?
> I have anti-freeze that is not diluted and must have 50% water added
> to it
>
> please advise
> thanks

Just go to your local auto parts store and ask for windshield wiper
fluid - it should be formulated for your area. Or, if you are not
sure about the auto parts store just go to your local Volvo dealer.
The dealer will be more expensive.

As others indicated do not try to formulate wiper fluid for winter at
home. Radiator antifreeze is not designed for cleaning windshields.

the "off the shelf" window cleaning fluid we get
in colorado has the sub zero feature...it states
it right on the bottle.....around $1.50 - $3 per bottle...




On Dec 15, 6:39*am, Roadie <hjs...@cs.com> wrote:
> On Dec 10, 12:16*pm, daffy <dafl...@aol.com> wrote:
>
> > I have been told that windshield wiper fluid used in winter should
> > have anti-freeze in it.
> > Is this true? *If one uses regular fluid, how much anti-freeze should
> > one add?
> > I have anti-freeze that is not diluted and must have 50% water added
> > to it
>
> > please advise
> > thanks
>
> Just go to your local auto parts store and ask for windshield wiper
> fluid - it should be formulated for your area. *Or, if you are not
> sure about the auto parts store just go to your local Volvo dealer.
> The dealer will be more expensive.
>
> As others indicated do not try to formulate wiper fluid for winter at
> home. Radiator antifreeze is not designed for cleaning windshields.

On Dec 15, 9:29*am, "~^ beancounter ~^" <richboni...@gmail.com> wrote:
> the "off the shelf" window cleaning fluid we get
> in colorado has the sub zero feature...it states
> it right on the bottle.....around $1.50 - $3 per bottle...
>
> On Dec 15, 6:39*am, Roadie <hjs...@cs.com> wrote:
>
>
>
> > On Dec 10, 12:16*pm, daffy <dafl...@aol.com> wrote:
>
> > > I have been told that windshield wiper fluid used in winter should
> > > have anti-freeze in it.
> > > Is this true? *If one uses regular fluid, how much anti-freeze should
> > > one add?
> > > I have anti-freeze that is not diluted and must have 50% water added
> > > to it
>
> > > please advise
> > > thanks
>
> > Just go to your local auto parts store and ask for windshield wiper
> > fluid - it should be formulated for your area. *Or, if you are not
> > sure about the auto parts store just go to your local Volvo dealer.
> > The dealer will be more expensive.
>
> > As others indicated do not try to formulate wiper fluid for winter at
> > home. Radiator antifreeze is not designed for cleaning windshields.- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

Hopefully he didn't mix antifreeze with washer fluid. That blend
would likely result in a streaked window with reduced visibility that
could well be dangreous.

Assuming your windshield washer reservoir is pretty full and thus
adding winter fluid won't make much difference, pour a bottle or two
of Isopropyl alcohol in the reservoir to winterize your summer
mixture.
I've never tried it, but it should work.

On Dec 15, 11:22*am, "Mr. V" <allagosh...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Assuming your windshield washer reservoir is pretty full and thus
> adding winter fluid won't make much difference, pour a bottle or two
> of Isopropyl alcohol in the reservoir to winterize your summer
> mixture.
> I've never tried it, but it should work.

The only concern I would have involves rubber components. If the
mixture is too strong it could cause deterioration.