It’s all in the mix!

Most drivers know that they need to add antifreeze to their windscreen washer fluid at the start of the cold season to ensure clear visibility at all times in winter. In addition, if the washer fluid in the reservoir freezes, both the reservoir and the washer pump can be damaged due to the expansion of frozen water.

But one thing that many people might not think about in autumn is that the washer fluid reservoir still contains the remaining summer fluid that does not contain antifreeze. If this fluid is not completely drained, it will dilute the winter fluid, potentially resulting in insufficient frost protection.

Another common incidence is that too much antifreeze is added. This can lead to a stubborn film of forming on the windscreen. And we’d also advise motorists against mixing methylated spirits with washing-up liquid to replace antifreeze. This is because the cleaning effect is usually minimal. In addition, the ‘self-made mixture’ can attack the wiper blades, which can then lead to streaking on the windshield.

If you are experiencing problems with your wiper system performance, AIC offers a whole range of products in this area, including seal kits for the washer fluid reservoir, lift cylinders with nozzle carriers for the headlight cleaning system, repair kits for the washer fluid line, washer nozzles, washer fluid reservoirs, washer fluid hoses, washer fluid level switches, washer fluid pumps, wiper arms, wiper linkages, wiper bearings ... It's certainly worth taking a look at the online catalogue – as always.