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what do you guys use for de icing windows?

is there a after market heater for washer fluid ?
 
A lot of windshield reservoir fluids are flammable.
Don't think I'd want to use a "heater" in their proximity.

I use ~ 70% IPA/Distilled Water solution.
I keep it in a spray bottle by the back door,
where I can easily pick it up on the way out.


Bob
 
I remote start the car from my warm couch and let it run for 20 minutes
 
I have plug in heater for my car, it goes inline with the regular radiator coolant. I start my car and have almost immediate heat. When it's really cold the heat is not immediately, but the car warms up much quicker.

Some GMs have heated wiper tanks. I'm not sure how all that works on those to not be too hot to break the glass.
 
MPBGT said:
Some GMs have heated wiper tanks. I'm not sure how all that works on those to not be too hot to break the glass.
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I liked the one I had in my '08 Chevy P/U.

However:
It was recalled. Said to be a: Potential Fire hazard.
I reluctantly let them remove it; took the $100;
never replaced the unit with an aftermarket alternative.


Bob
 
sito said:
what do you guys use for de icing windows?

is there a after market heater for washer fluid ?
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If its thick then a scraper, if not a I use a de icing washer fluid from the local parts store.

Some cars have heated windshield washer fluid, not sure if they have aftermarket ones.
 
Don't most European brand cars these days have heated washer nozzles?

FWIW I haven't had (regular, unheated) nozzles freeze in a few years, but I use winter washer fluid that is good to -49°F.
 
The rear window has a defroster. Someccars might have this but every car should heat the glass where the wipers sit. My wipers are hidden at the bottom so they don't benefit when I defrost the windshield. The windshield defrosts and the area where the wipers sit is still icy
 
I've often wondered how prohibitively expensive it would be to heat windscreens the same way it's done for commercial aircraft. Unlike a car's rear window, the wires on aircraft windscreens are invisible at normal distances. They also must draw some serious current because they work within a few seconds.
 
FUNX725 said:
A lot of windshield reservoir fluids are flammable.
Don't think I'd want to use a "heater" in their proximity.

I use ~ 70% IPA/Distilled Water solution.
I keep it in a spray bottle by the back door,
where I can easily pick it up on the way out.


Bob
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my 2009 Mercedes has an electric heater element in the washer fluid reservoir.

my Audi has heated nozzles.
 
There used to be an after market "system" that coiled the washer fluid hose around your radiator/heater hose and used that to heat the washer fluid. The biggest drawback was that in the winter, you would have to wait until the engine heated up fairly hot before it worked.

I checked on Google and found several links to washer fluid heaters, here is an example:


12v Hot Shot
 
The defroster, and if need be an ice scrapper.
 
builthatch said:
for correcting your previously posted misinformation and soothing your baseless fears...i'll gladly accept.
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Then you can't accept any supposedly-congratulations. :laughing:

When are you ever going to learn that
I don't post misinformation?

TO WIT:
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V240000


Bob
 
FUNX725 said:
Then you can't accept any supposedly-congratulations. :laughing:

When are you ever going to learn that
I don't post misinformation?

TO WIT:
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V240000


Bob
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so that GM recall is why you believe heaters near washer fluid are dangerous, thus, making my Benz (and many cars like it) a fire hazard since they heave heater elements in the reservoir? i'm trying to trace your logic here regarding the first post you made in this thread about not wanting heaters in the proximity of washer fluid. please enlighten us without insults. thanks.
 
SameGuy said:
Don't most European brand cars these days have heated washer nozzles?

FWIW I haven't had (regular, unheated) nozzles freeze in a few years, but I use winter washer fluid that is good to -49°F.
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The nozzles are heated to keep residue from building up around them and freezing while you drive. The tanks, however are not some times.

I had a E46 BMW 3-series with this feature. The only problem was was the location of the fluid reservoir and the lines. My nozzels would melt nice little holes in the residual snow/ice on the hood while my washer fluid would be frozen solid. At one point the tank was frozen for several days in a row due to the dealership filling the tank with summer-grade fluid.

Like you, I use the extreme cold stuff no days and it isn't an issue. However, I don't use it to clean off the glass. I have an ice scraper for that duty.
 
Wasn't NHTSA the major proponent of the double-nickel? "55 to stay alive"? Yeah, there's a reliable source.
 
I don't believe any washer fluid is flammable. I think GMs cars & wiring are flammable. Something probably shorted out like an ignition switch and BOOM!!!! Blame it on the washer fluid. Lolz.

Here is some Rain X "on fire" undiluted.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Knz2XNUhDPA
 
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