Can anybody recommend a good quality washer fluid?

Bolin · 10th September 2012, 09:43

As titled, I'm looking for a washer fluid that won't go horrible and manky, as I want to avoid the 'rotten horse's head' problem, and don't want to have to clean out the associated mank from the bottle.

Somebody recommended Audi's fluid but the Audi dealer is a little way away, I have a couple of good motor factors and Halfords nearer.

Apparently a high level of alcohol in the fluid stops the mankiness.

Any recommendation? Thanks

lovema75 · 10th September 2012, 09:53

High level of alcohol? A bottle of Vodka added to the mix?

MangoMan · 10th September 2012, 10:04

I use the Lidl Screenwash, Blue Concentrated, (Made in Germany) - it was £4.99 for 5 litres last time - really good stuff!

Ciao.

Mike Noc · 10th September 2012, 10:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by lovema75

High level of alcohol? A bottle of Vodka added to the mix?

Could end up a tad expensive to keep the bottle topped up.

There was one on the market with a high level of methylated spirits from the smell of it but I can't remember the name.

Mike

windrush · 10th September 2012, 10:23

I use Lidl Screen wash as well seems to be ok

Nige B · 10th September 2012, 10:48

I just use the asda concentrate stuff,it has a strong smell when jetted onto screen but does the job,never had a problem as yet ,touch wood..

Frank Incensed · 10th September 2012, 11:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by nigeeb

I just use the asda concentrate stuff,it has a strong smell when jetted onto screen but does the job,never had a problem as yet ,touch wood..

I got a 5 litre bottle of Asda stuff. Smells good to me and does the job. It's blue too, but I don't know how much meths (if any) is in it.

Mr_Shed · 10th September 2012, 11:46

I use the Halfords concentrate stuff, washes screen well and doesn’t smear, also on cars i have had it doesn't seem to go off and gloopy like some.

Avoid Carplan stuff as I use that in my work van and its smears and doesn’t clean well.

samurai · 10th September 2012, 12:45

Had problems myself , i now use ford washer fluid for over a year and the filter hasnt clogged up , and its very good for keeping it smear free .

Singvogel · 10th September 2012, 13:34

That Lidl stuff is magic - I first came across it in Austria - where it's a top seller due to it going down to -60 degrees C - I use it year round now - diluted of course in the summer.

Singvogel.

10th September 2012, 09:43	#1
Bolin This is my second home Rover 75 2.5 V6 Connoisseur SE 4dr manual Wedgewood Blue 2 04-05/06/2001 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: N.E. Hampshire Posts: 4,617 Thanks: 289 Thanked 308 Times in 243 Posts	Can anybody recommend a good quality washer fluid? As titled, I'm looking for a washer fluid that won't go horrible and manky, as I want to avoid the 'rotten horse's head' problem, and don't want to have to clean out the associated mank from the bottle. Somebody recommended Audi's fluid but the Audi dealer is a little way away, I have a couple of good motor factors and Halfords nearer. Apparently a high level of alcohol in the fluid stops the mankiness. Any recommendation? Thanks

10th September 2012, 10:04	#3
MangoMan This is my second home Looking.... Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: England Posts: 10,911 Thanks: 862 Thanked 1,111 Times in 868 Posts	I use the Lidl Screenwash, Blue Concentrated, (Made in Germany) - it was £4.99 for 5 litres last time - really good stuff! Ciao. __________________ *Regards, Bill - (MangoMan).* (Member 00854) http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/...d.jpg~original Last edited by MangoMan; 10th September 2012 at 13:28..

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windrush This is my second home December 2004 Rover 75 2ltr CDTi Connoisseur SE HL Tourer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Aldershot Posts: 74,464 Thanks: 2,431 Thanked 3,015 Times in 2,347 Posts	I use Lidl Screen wash as well seems to be ok __________________ ][SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] My Pearl Black Beauty Best regards Lilian and Derek Club Member No. 96 / Forum User No. 111 REGISTRATION to the club as a member FREE, FULL MEMBERSHIP is £10 WE WILL REMEMBER THEM

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Nige B This is my second home honda civic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: lowton Posts: 4,414 Thanks: 899 Thanked 616 Times in 490 Posts	asda I just use the asda concentrate stuff,it has a strong smell when jetted onto screen but does the job,never had a problem as yet ,touch wood..

10th September 2012, 12:45	#9
samurai Regular poster Rover75 saloon Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Leeds Posts: 93 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Washer Fluid Had problems myself , i now use ford washer fluid for over a year and the filter hasnt clogged up , and its very good for keeping it smear free .

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lovema75 This is my second home 75 Tourer CDT Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Enfield Posts: 3,925 Thanks: 63 Thanked 431 Times in 237 Posts	High level of alcohol? A bottle of Vodka added to the mix?

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Mr_Shed Posted a thing or two MG ZT+ 190 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Bishops Stortford Posts: 1,479 Thanks: 189 Thanked 155 Times in 121 Posts	I use the Halfords concentrate stuff, washes screen well and doesn’t smear, also on cars i have had it doesn't seem to go off and gloopy like some. Avoid Carplan stuff as I use that in my work van and its smears and doesn’t clean well.

10th September 2012, 13:34	#10
Singvogel Gets stuck in 75 CDT, 1966 2000TC P6, TD4-M47 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Deepest darkest Aberdeenshire Posts: 626 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	That Lidl stuff is magic - I first came across it in Austria - where it's a top seller due to it going down to -60 degrees C - I use it year round now - diluted of course in the summer. Singvogel.