Windshield washer fluid

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by JonJon78, Sep 21, 2018.

  1. snowwy

    snowwy Road Train Member

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    What's the -45 stuff?

    I've just been using yellow. -30

    Don't think I've seen anything colder.
     
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  3. uncleal13

    uncleal13 Road Train Member

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  4. JonJon78

    JonJon78 Road Train Member

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    What's the purpose of your trolling response?
     
  5. Jazz1

    Jazz1 Road Train Member

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    Thats annoying having to turn defrost on to clear the -40 windshield washer when it freezes on windshield but thats what company supplies. I've seen the yellow, did not pay attention to its temperature range. -49 will get you through till November?:D
     
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  6. Espressolane

    Espressolane Road Train Member

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    It would seem that putting heated spray nozzles for the washer fluid would be a simple thing to do.
    Several fine automobiles have had this feature for years.
     
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  7. Dennixx

    Dennixx Road Train Member

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    Just put one of those squeegee guys from the edge of downtown in your jump seat.
    At every red light he gets out and cleans your window whether you want it or not.
     
  8. buddyd157

    buddyd157 Road Train Member

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    color (to me) does not matter..what does matter (to me), is if i get reimbursed for the purchase...and the below zero protection. when in a tight spot for washer fluid, i have used rubbing alcohol, just the other day i bought 2 bottles at wally's world, 60% alcohol content.

    but since i get my fluid for free at Penske, it can be purple with yellow polka dots.....
     
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  9. Espressolane

    Espressolane Road Train Member

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    For the first few times. Then they will figure out it’s the same truck, Then they want at least a quarter a side.
     
  10. ZVar

    ZVar Road Train Member

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    It's just coolant, I should be able to mix orange and green, right...

    The point is the op is trying to be safe and not cause problems later. He simply wanted opinions on the products in question. If you don't like the question, you don't have to make rude comments.
     
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  11. Wicked Wizard

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    My wipers always freeze up no matter what I use. Usually when I need them the most. I always keep a spray bottle filled with washer fluid in the truck with me. I set it to "STREAM" and can squirt it from the driver's seat if needed. I can't get the hole windshield but at least I can see.
     
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