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Can I use any windshield washer fluid I want for my car, or do I have to match it to whatever remains in the resevoir?

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[–] lettruthout@lemmy.world -1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I believe so, but better yet (if your car will not be subjected to freezing temperatures) is to just use water. WW fluid contains VOC's which contribute significantly to pollution.

California Environmental Protection Agency Facts About Windshield Washer Fluid for Your Automobile

https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/sites/default/files/2020-04/Remediated_windshield_washer_fluid.pdf

[–] ericthered926@lemm.ee 2 points 1 year ago

Noooo don’t use water unless you’re in a climate that NEVER freezes. I drove my grandpa’s car to Utah from Seattle and used the wiper fluid as I was coming down snoqualmie pass and froze the whole windshield because he had put water in and I almost died. DO NOT use water unless you’re 100% sure your car will never be in freezing temperatures.

And to answer the main question, you should be good to use any wiper fluid.