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Starter Motor
Join Date: May 2010
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Hi all
Just wondering if anyone else has had the rear washer jet freezing up? I live on the other side of the Blue Mountains and on the (all to regular) frosty mornings we get here the back window of my MA XR5 is a sheet of ice. I had read somewhere that the washer jets were supposed to be heated but this may only be the front although these have also frozen on a couple of occaisions Any advice on what I could put in the washer water to prevent it from freezing that wouldn't be a risk to the paintwork? Thanks! |
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Brisbane
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Hey Mate,
Just lifted the bonnet on mine and the washer jets are not heated, no wiring loom there. On my previous Passat it had Heated (Fan-Type) Jets. Although for me I was never subject to the same temperature drops that you are faced with. I am sure you will find answers if you look on the Ford UK sites / forums. Maybe you could retro-fit the heated washer jets as a side project? Maybe ask your local Ford Parts for what windscreen additive they provide. I myself am still using Genuine VW Windscreen Clear Concentrate Part No. G 052 164 M2. It has frost protection to -70degrees and is lemony fresh to boot!
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Join Date: Jun 2012
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Just located on a Ford UK site. Premium Washer Fluid Part No. F1388438 (1L) this has frost protection to -55degrees as per the bottle (not description). Maybe see if Ford OZ can source for you, or try autObarn / Super Cheap etc. Or just buy the same as I use from VW for about $12 a bottle (1Litre).
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You can buy add ons to heat the washer fluid. Either electric (more instant) or ones that have a coolant heat exchanger (don't work until the coolant is hot).
eg http://www.autoanything.com/driving-...A5007A0A0.aspx http://www.closeouts.midwestbusparts...&products_id=1 http://www.kraftpower.com/carlor/topstart.html http://www.btinternet.com/~madmole/H... Courtesy Lamp But also choose a washer additive that contains antifreeze. Per the last link Ford also supply heated jets on some overseas models and retrofitting them might be the easiest solution. Also http://www.pumaspeed.co.uk/product-O...Focus_1044.jsp
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Some great info there Blue. Glad to see Ford now also offer a Fan-type washer jet. Might look at grabbing these, not sue about the hassle of wiring up the jets though.
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Starter Motor
Join Date: May 2010
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Thanks for the tips guys!
I had asked at the local auto shops for washer fluid with anti-freeze and got some blank looks If I don't have any luck with the Ford Dealer I'll chase up give the VW fluid as there is now a dealer up in Bathurst. |
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add metho too the water, alcohol % lowers the freezing point
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Location: Adelaide
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Get rid of the water altogether and put vodka in there. Won't freeze.
The bonus is you can stand outside your car when you're chilling with mates and add to your Maccas Coke with the press of a button.
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Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Albury
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You do not need to add any additives to your washer system to prevent freezing, only increase the concentration of washer fluid to water mixture.
Washer fluid contains alcohol to prevent freezing, you have too weak a solution as your probably not factoring quite how much your washer bottle holds
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Starter Motor
Join Date: May 2010
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Hi Guys, thanks for the posts, Does anyone have any idea what the capacity of the washer bottle actually is (So I can get the mix right)
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about 3-4 liters i think. never actually filled one up from bone dry
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