2006-12-05 12:54:15 · 18 answers · asked by Marilyn M 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
No. the solutions are different. You should never mix any household product with your car.
2006-12-05 12:56:15 · answer #1 · answered by Talis 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sure, but it will cost you more. I did it in a pinch once while driving in the boondocks and the only thing the store had was Windex.
Windex makes most of the washer fluid out there anyway. A company buys the concentrate and adds water and makes a huge profit. Don't add dish soap though, it will gum up the pump and nozzles. Watch out for the 99cent a gallon specials, they are so diluted they freeze at highway speeds in cold weather. I've also had cheap washer fluid that left a blue stain all over the car! Buy quality, it will do a better job faster and you'll save by using less.
2006-12-05 13:03:46 · answer #2 · answered by MechBob 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Windshield wash is cheaper, like $1-2 per gallon, plus it's made specifically for that purpose.
Stick with the washer fluid.
2006-12-05 12:57:47 · answer #3 · answered by Kyle H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, i do not believe that would be a good idea, spend the two buck and buy the proper windshield fluid for the car, Especial if you live up north or if snows where you live, window cleaner would freeze , expand, and pop your lines and possible crack the holding tank!
2006-12-05 13:00:34 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes and no. Window cleaner will not help you when the weather gets below 32 degrees. Plus you can get auto window cleaner for less the a $1.00 on sale.
But you can make your own !
In a clean gallon plastic milk jug
1) 16 oz. of rubbing alcohol ( pour into jug )
2) 2 tea spoons of Liquid Dawn ( or any other dish liquid)
3) fill up the rest with water.
It worked for me.
2006-12-05 13:12:04 · answer #5 · answered by Hemicharger 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can put windex in your car instead of windshield washer fluid. However, you don't want to use this in the winter time. This fluid will freeze in your reservoir and your lines. which both can cause damage by bursting. Windex do not have the ability to not freeze below 32 degrees Farenheit.
2016-05-22 22:44:06 · answer #6 · answered by Cheryl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In addition to the freezing problem mentioned. Ammonia is present in most household window cleaners. This will strip wax and be harmful to your cars paint finish. For this reason, i dont even use windex or any ammonia containing glass cleaner even for cleaning the windows during a car wash.
2006-12-05 13:41:19 · answer #7 · answered by davester 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO, The window cleaner is formulated differently from windshield cleaner. In a cold climate it would freeze and in warm weather it smear.
2006-12-05 12:59:37 · answer #8 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you live in a moderate climate (southern states) you may be able to use window cleaner but the ammonia may cause problems with the washer nozzles and the pump.
2006-12-05 12:57:38 · answer #9 · answered by grandnational_man 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suppose you could but why would you want to...washer fluid is only about a dollar a gallon...as opposed to window cleaner which is about a dollar a quart
2006-12-05 12:56:39 · answer #10 · answered by Kenneth S 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
be careful, I've had household window cleaners etch my windshield. There's also the freezing problem.
2006-12-05 13:09:38 · answer #11 · answered by Wolf Harper 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋