my Buick Lesabre windshield washer spots keep freezing up so as not to squirt any fluid on cold days.?

Question

Once the sun is out it's okay but that's not helping me at night. Is there anything on the market I can use to solve this problem?

Answer 1

I had the same problem with my Windstar, I switched to the premium -50 degree mix... so far, no problems. The next step for me would be the windshield washer fluid pre-heater.

Good Luck!

Answer 2

I don't know where you live but up here in Montréal, Canada, we often have temperatures as low as -20°C(0°F approx) and windshield washer fluids are made with an additive in it that prevents it from freezing.

If you can't get your hands on such fluid, you can always buy some methyl hydrate($6 for a gallon at hardware stores), which is basically wood alcohol and add it to your regular fluid. It's harmless for your car and it will prevent the fluid from freezing. I think it may well be this exact product that they add to regular fluid to make it "winter ready".

Just use a ratio of about 40% methyl in your mix and you'll be in business.

Answer 3

Add some rubbing alcohol to the fluid. It will lower the freezing temp. Also help melt ice on windshield and it evaporates quickly. Mix about 30/70 with windshield washer fluid.

Answer 4

Do not use water. Use the commercial grade windshield washer fluid that will not freeze (it has antifreeze, thats why it is slightly expensive)
Buy the one that says "good for -35" or something like that.. You may have metric or imperial on the label.

Answer 5

nice to buy the good washer fluid. there is also a check valve on the fluid line to keep the lines full of pure washer fluid. if this valve is not doing its job the line will suck back dilluted slush and melted snow and freeze

Answer 6

There are wind-shield washing liquids that are "de-ice" These help to cut throught the snow and ice on your wind-shield. It will eventually wear down the ice on the washer holes as well. You can purchase these cleaners almost anywhere including gas stations and automotive stores. There are usually under $2 for a gallon.

I am referring to the wind-shield washer liquid that you put under the hood and spray onto your wind-shield.

Answer 7

I take the gas line antifreeze alcohol. and put half a container in
the window washing tank. it's cheaper than the fancy stuff you buy and it works as well if not better. Only use the Isopropyl alcohol, nothing else.

The isopropyl doesn't eat your hoses or the rubber. Methanol WILL.

tom

Answer 8

yep there sure is.do like me.i got some rain x and put it in my washers and it dont freeze.i live in pa. and it gets cold here.it was 14 d egrees here the other night and it didnt freeze in my washers.and i got no spots either,just clean and shiny.