Which Windshield Washer Fluid?

[tate16t]

This may be a silly question but thought I’d ask anyway. I’m low on fluid and have a gallon of Prestone All-Season, De-Icer/Bugwash 2-n-1.

Is there any guideline for using a particular fluid?

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[akc5247]

Have been using Rain-X from day one..

 

[sub]

This is a dangerous question around here, at least for your wallet.

Hundreds of posts have been dedicated to finding "the" washer fluid.

Here's one (of many) of the threads.
https://www.rivianforums.com/forum/...try-all-season-windshield-washer-fluid.12084/

To save you time, the only place to buy it is here.

https://gc-genuinechemistry-store.s...ll-season-windshield-washer-fluid-concentrate

 

[COdogman]

Oh no?

 

[Chewy734]

?

 

[Redline]

Oh no?

 

[Electrified Outdoors]

Have been using Rain-X from day one..

This is what I use. I use the "all season" version which is also good to -20F

 

[TXR1S]

My R1T (delivered 09/2022) with 28,000 miles finally gave the first low fluid warning. (How big is this tank??)

Didn’t want to pay for the GC fluid, so will try out the BMW Winter Concentrate which also has methanol and is much cheaper.

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-windshield-washer-concentrate-83192221702

 

[Riviot]

ONE FLUID TO RULE THEM ALL.

To save you time, the only place to buy it is here.

https://gc-genuinechemistry-store.s...ll-season-windshield-washer-fluid-concentrate

 

[MtnRiv]

I use gasoline. That way I can light it and burn all the bugs off the windshield.

 

[Dave Cundiff]

I've used Rain-X all-season fluid in other cars pre-Rivian.

My one reservation about Rain-X in the Rivian is that others think the Rivian windshield is more vulnerable to rock strikes, which may need prompt stabilization with a repair kit.

I've heard that the Rain-X water beading properties also keep windshield chip repair materials from sticking. My auto parts store's expert says that cleaning with denatured alcohol will remove the Rain-X residual and allow chip repair. I'm skeptical of that, and there's a lot of money and convenience at stake.

What are others' experiences and opinions?

Thanks in advance!

 

[f1racer328]

I've used Rain-X all-season fluid in other cars pre-Rivian.

My one reservation about Rain-X in the Rivian is that others think the Rivian windshield is more vulnerable to rock strikes, which may need prompt stabilization with a repair kit.

I've heard that the Rain-X water beading properties also keep windshield chip repair materials from sticking. My auto parts store's expert says that cleaning with denatured alcohol will remove the Rain-X residual and allow chip repair. I'm skeptical of that, and there's a lot of money and convenience at stake.

What are others' experiences and opinions?

Thanks in advance!

Always used Rain-X or similar rain repellants.

I’ve never had issues with chip repair.

 

[Glembi2]

Oh so timely! I have been using Rain-X for years. Because my Rivian’s washer fluid tank was pretty empty when I got it, I was not properly availed to the majesty of GC pink elixir.

so it is next on the list!

 

[N7Rivian]

Currently, I'm using washer tablets that are about 10 cents per gallon. I'll explore the GC fluid once this 25 pack runs out.

 

[Swezey]

$40 for shipping.... for fucks sake...

Huge margins here for someone to make their "clone" variant and uncut this product.

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