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FREEDGUY 
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 Topic: Windshield Washer Solvent ??
Posted: 09 Feb 2021 at 4:57pm |
I've currently got the "blue -10" solvent in my tank that hasn't been "topped off" since I've owned the truck, 5 years. Today I attempted to spray the windshield due to road spray and NOTHING came out (the coldest we've seen is 0) so I assume things are "slushy" and not spraying  . The tank is over half full so I ruled that out, but now wondering how to thaw it out without finding a heated garage/shop. Any of you guys gone through this predicament ?? Thanks
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DMiller
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Posted: 09 Feb 2021 at 5:06pm |
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Alcohol based, if not used for five years alcohol has evaporated away and you have Blue Water, worthless. Drain and Refill. I drain mine by Fall, refill with new and drain again by fall next year. Good UP TO One Season.
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FREEDGUY
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Posted: 09 Feb 2021 at 5:12pm |
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Thanks DMiller, does the orange or purple colored (for 3 times the $$) hold up better ?
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Posted: 09 Feb 2021 at 5:14pm |
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Ed (Ont)
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Posted: 09 Feb 2021 at 5:20pm |
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Use it or lose it. 😳
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Ray54
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Posted: 10 Feb 2021 at 10:53am |
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With using only 1/2 the tank in 5 years, my guess is pump is dry and gummed up or the lines are. Not that cold is not also part of your problem, but most mechanical things work better being used rather than sitting for months at a time.
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DMiller
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Posted: 10 Feb 2021 at 11:06am |
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That would be a logical determination. My Ford p/u is a part time use, I drain the wash tank on it twice per year as not used much and refill with minor amounts and use the wash when first get in it after days to weeks of sitting.
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WF owner
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Posted: 10 Feb 2021 at 12:05pm |
I use the RainX orange (winter/summer) washer fluid. I don't think it lasts any longer, but I seldom use wipers when driving at highway speeds in the rain.
I just ordered a new truck and I told my wife I am going to take a gallon of RainX in, so they don't fill it with the blue fluid.
I think you will like it if you try it.
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FREEDGUY
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Posted: 10 Feb 2021 at 5:30pm |
 Ray54 wrote:
With using only 1/2 the tank in 5 years, my guess is pump is dry and gummed up or the lines are. Not that cold is not also part of your problem, but most mechanical things work better being used rather than sitting for months at a time. |
Thanks for the reply Ray, but I've used it intermittently through out the years and as recently as a week ago before the "chilly" temps hit  . The evap of alcohol makes alot of sense to me. Thank you all that replied and stay warm this coming weekend  !!
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john(MI)
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Posted: 10 Feb 2021 at 9:56pm |
Can't you just add some alcohol to the old stuff you got and make it usable again! I got vodka in the garage that ain't froze yet! 
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D14, D17, 5020, 612H, CASE 446
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Lars(wi)
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Posted: 11 Feb 2021 at 6:24am |
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Check to make sure the spray nozzles are not plugged.
Before moving to Midland TX years ago, I used Prestone washer fluid in the wintertime, not cheap, but worked darn good.
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I tried to follow the science, but it was not there. I then followed the money, and that’s where I found the science.
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