Instead of buying exspensive things in an auto store, I am trying to make a windshield washer solution at home. Any suggestions?
2006-08-21 20:50:26 · 8 answers · asked by Tzvi S 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
dude dont try to make it your self, pop into a target or wal-mart and pick one up they are about a dollar and its not worth it to make it your self, cause alot of window cleaners like windex will damage your paint, even if it is watered down! SO DONT BE A JEW AND BUY SOME
2006-08-21 21:10:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
to make 1 gallon washer fluid - 1 gallon water, 1 cup liquid detergent, 1 cup rubbing alcohol - gently mix together before pouring into your washer reservoir - the alcohol will make detergetn a lot more runny and will also help with stopping streaking and in case of cold weather greatly reduces the freeze point without using antifreeze which streaks really bad - I know this from personal experience as a truck driver
2006-08-21 21:01:14 · answer #2 · answered by oregontimmy41 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
unless you live in a place that gets cold in the winter you can use water, it works the same as the cheapest washer fluid, and is free. Now in the winter if it gets cold enough where you live to freeze water, I would recomend getting a bottle of some pretty good stuff, it will really help with road slush and crap. But for now water will work fine, I used to work at valvoline and thats what we would use in the summer.
2006-08-21 22:46:44 · answer #3 · answered by johnny swanberg 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Water with 5 to 10 % methanol and some blue food coloring. That's almost exactly what the commercial formulae contain. However, I warn you that this is going to be almost as expensive as buying it at the store unless you can get methanol in bulk.
2006-08-22 05:14:50 · answer #4 · answered by Mad Scientist Matt 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OK OK you can also use Vodka. It does not freeze in wintertime. But you can also buy wwf at any wal-mart for around .90c Drink the vodka and call yourself a genius
2006-08-22 11:02:00 · answer #5 · answered by rldbr 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OMG!!! Don't waste your time ... stop into any Pep Boys and ask them to check your tire pressure and fluids we'll top them off for FREE!
2006-08-22 02:45:51 · answer #6 · answered by grande alacrán 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, all you need is some blue kool-aid and water.
2006-08-21 20:55:36 · answer #7 · answered by Chuck Dhue 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
water and vinegar and alcohol
2006-08-21 21:33:18 · answer #8 · answered by stop_lyin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋