Go Back   Australian Ford Forums > General Topics > The Pub

The Pub For General Automotive Related Talk

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 22-06-2005, 04:25 PM   #1
CSV_LS1
I used to have a nice car
 
CSV_LS1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 1,993
Question Washer Fluid With Methanol?

Does anyone know if there are any windscreen washer fluids that have upto 50% methanol content (used for iced up windows). I can't seem to find any :

Thanks
CSV_LS1 is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 22-06-2005, 04:40 PM   #2
EA2BA
PM me if you want
 
EA2BA's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Pk Ranger Modding - QLD 👍
Posts: 7,498
Default

Just buy some methanol and make a 50/50 solution ?
__________________
Owner of first ever car to retrofit BA SSS - the EA2BA

Send me a PM if you want to know anything

2010 Ford Ranger PK High Rider (Auto) - 2011 Ford Fiesta (Auto)
EA2BA is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 22-06-2005, 04:51 PM   #3
XA-Coupe
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 5,644
Default

Use metho
XA-Coupe is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 22-06-2005, 05:52 PM   #4
MRJUCY
Fordless
 
MRJUCY's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Sydney
Posts: 2,122
Default

AutoGlym make a product to spray on windscreens etc called De-Icer to disolve ice or frost. They also make All Season - Quick Clear - Screen Wash that has anti freeze qualities rated to -45C

http://www.autoglym.com.au/gngsales/
MRJUCY is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 22-06-2005, 06:02 PM   #5
CSV_LS1
I used to have a nice car
 
CSV_LS1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 1,993
Default

I want to use it in my water injection. The guys in the states use washer fliud that has 50% methanol and 50% water with only a dye which makes it safe to use. They use it as it's easy to get and cheap to buy.
CSV_LS1 is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 22-06-2005, 07:37 PM   #6
AUXRVIII
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 1,463
Default

Try BMW. Ive seen a video of someone using a supersoaker as a flame thrower & it had a bottle of BMW windscreen washer fluid attached to it.
AUXRVIII is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 22-06-2005, 08:00 PM   #7
Mike Gayner
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
Mike Gayner's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Tauranga, New Zealand
Posts: 1,488
Default

Just use Methylated Spirits, that's just methanol with a dye in it.
Mike Gayner is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 23-06-2005, 03:39 PM   #8
mcflux
Banned
Donating Member1
 
mcflux's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 8,303
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike Gayner
Just use Methylated Spirits, that's just methanol with a dye in it.
LOL I'm thinking of a toilet flushing with the coloured stuff in it :hihi: weird...
mcflux is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 23-06-2005, 11:17 PM   #9
fairmont1998
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
fairmont1998's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Adelaide
Posts: 3,103
Default

Metho is ethanol
__________________
Current Rides:

2012 KK Jeep Cherokee Limited CRD - Still going strong
2019 MG ZS Essence
1988 RD Mitsubishi Colt GL - 59kW of Fury
2022 Kia Stinger GT
fairmont1998 is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 24-06-2005, 12:46 AM   #10
Steffo
LPG > You
 
Steffo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Sydney, NSW, Australia
Posts: 4,277
Default

**EDIT**
Oops.. just realised what I said was wrong... :
__________________
LPG Lovers Association President & Member #1.

:
Steffo is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 23-06-2005, 11:34 PM   #11
gtfpv
GT
 
gtfpv's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: SYDNEY
Posts: 9,205
Default

hobby shops model aeroplane fuel. they can sell ingredients separetely or make it up to your requirements.
gtfpv is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Reply


Forum Jump


All times are GMT +11. The time now is 02:12 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.5
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Other than what is legally copyrighted by the respective owners, this site is copyright www.fordforums.com.au
Positive SSL