Windscreen Cleaner Fluid Additive

**The_Hawk** · 31-10-2015, 10:12 AM

I'm currently visiting family away from home and my windscreen fluid ran low so I figured I'd just drop into a dealership and pick up a bottle of the additive (being all anal and such).

Apparently VW aren't using the 1L bottle anymore, instead using a new 500ml bottle.

The old part number was VG052164M2 and cost me $10.30 (ex). The new stuff is listed as VG052164ML and cost me $10.35 (ex). So a 100% price increase

I've still got a few 1L bottles at home so I'm good for a little while, but is there any source for the VW 1L (or bigger), failing that what do people use?

**Idle** · 31-10-2015, 10:28 AM

Plain water — you may need to squirt a bit more of it, but after all rain works quite well.

You can always refill again when you get home.

**ope126** · 31-10-2015, 11:46 AM

That is crazy, I just purchased some more about 2 weeks ago and it was still 1L then.

I am sure that there are plenty of alternate options, however just like The_Hawk I prefer the VW stuff (that lemon scent)!!!

**Transporter** · 31-10-2015, 12:01 PM

I use also Sonax, Chemtech screen wash concentrate works well too.

**brad** · 31-10-2015, 12:17 PM

Originally Posted by The_Hawk

failing that what do people use?

I have used the Repco branded stuff and am currently using "Invisible Glass" that is a US made product I bought for $10 / 4litres at Supercheap.

I know all the reports say that my nozzles should seize up, etc but I've never had an issue using non-genuine washer fluid & tap water (but it's good Sydney water that I've swum / piddled in - not that crap from elsewhere

).

**Eaglen00b** · 31-10-2015, 04:59 PM

Originally Posted by brad

I have used the Repco branded stuff and am currently using "Invisible Glass" that is a US made product I bought for $10 / 4litres at Supercheap.

I know all the reports say that my nozzles should seize up, etc but I've never had an issue using non-genuine washer fluid & tap water (but it's good Sydney water that I've swum / piddled in - not that crap from elsewhere

).

I use Sonax, diluted with deionised water (you can get this in 2L or 4L from any supermarket - same stuff you put in steam irons). Works really well, and no "hard water deposits" on windscreen like you get with ordinary tap water.

**The_Hawk** · 01-11-2015, 07:18 AM

I wouldn't say lemon, more alcoholic! Being in a van I'm a little more paranoid about clogging that long run to the rear window.

**Transporter** · 01-11-2015, 07:48 AM

I always advise my customers to use the windows washer system every time they drive, at least once in a day. Using only filtered or demineralised water helps a lot. The water can rot in the reservoir if not used and it will block the spray jets, tubing and the pump.

Some windscreen additives will leave the stains on the paint, so choose wisely. Also the suggested concentration is sometimes too strong.

The genuine VW fluid is my no.1 choice, it smells nice and it works well and it is/was very well priced.

**brad** · 01-11-2015, 08:52 AM

Originally Posted by Transporter

I always advise my customers to use the windows washer system every time they drive, at least once in a day. Using only filtered or demineralised water helps a lot. The water can rot in the reservoir if not used and it will block the spray jets, tubing and the pump.
.

If I lived in Adelaide or Perth and a lot of the regional centres, there is no way I'd use tap water in the windscreen washer or radiator reservoirs. It would be asking for trouble.

I know Sydney water better than most people - it's very soft.

**Transporter** · 01-11-2015, 09:55 AM

Originally Posted by brad

If I lived in Adelaide or Perth and a lot of the regional centres, there is no way I'd use tap water in the windscreen washer or radiator reservoirs. It would be asking for trouble.

I know Sydney water better than most people - it's very soft.

Many households have a water filtration systems under the kitchen sink, but the quality of the Adelaide's water has improved in the past few years.