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am i being stupid?

am i being stupid?

Dave
Junior Member
36
05-10-2017, 03:02 PM
#1
I though screenwash was suppose to work in cold weather and not freeze up.
Dave
05-10-2017, 03:02 PM #1

I though screenwash was suppose to work in cold weather and not freeze up.

Sparkystav
Administrator
14,683
05-10-2017, 03:03 PM
#2
Well remember it is half water so it will freeze, you have to change the type or use it stronger

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Sparkystav
05-10-2017, 03:03 PM #2

Well remember it is half water so it will freeze, you have to change the type or use it stronger


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Dave
Junior Member
36
05-10-2017, 03:16 PM
#3
thats a yes then lol. i will use in neat next time. see if that helps
Dave
05-10-2017, 03:16 PM #3

thats a yes then lol. i will use in neat next time. see if that helps

beyondhelp
Junior Member
5
05-10-2017, 05:44 PM
#4
Usually tells you what ratio to mix it to vs freezing point etc...
beyondhelp
05-10-2017, 05:44 PM #4

Usually tells you what ratio to mix it to vs freezing point etc...

steviewevie
Posting Freak
7,993
05-10-2017, 11:42 PM
#5
Yeah, check what it says on the bottle as to what ratio vs water you're supposed to use, depending on the temperature.

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steviewevie
05-10-2017, 11:42 PM #5

Yeah, check what it says on the bottle as to what ratio vs water you're supposed to use, depending on the temperature.


[Image: Sig-enginebay.jpg]
IS200 Turbo project now just about complete ! See my thread here and leave your comments.
Now running standalone Syvecs ECU and no stock ECU !

steviewevie
Posting Freak
7,993
05-10-2017, 11:43 PM
#6
Oh, just to add - even if you have non-freezing screenwash, that won't stop your washer jets freezing up. Some cars have heated jets to stop this happening, but not the IS200/300.

[Image: Sig-enginebay.jpg]
IS200 Turbo project now just about complete ! See my thread here and leave your comments.
Now running standalone Syvecs ECU and no stock ECU !
steviewevie
05-10-2017, 11:43 PM #6

Oh, just to add - even if you have non-freezing screenwash, that won't stop your washer jets freezing up. Some cars have heated jets to stop this happening, but not the IS200/300.


[Image: Sig-enginebay.jpg]
IS200 Turbo project now just about complete ! See my thread here and leave your comments.
Now running standalone Syvecs ECU and no stock ECU !

FirebirdPhil
Posting Freak
7,101
06-10-2017, 08:56 AM
#7
I tried a heated screen wash method years ago, it worked well enough but as hot water SOMETIMES freezes faster then cold water this didn't work to well!!

"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"
FirebirdPhil
06-10-2017, 08:56 AM #7

I tried a heated screen wash method years ago, it worked well enough but as hot water SOMETIMES freezes faster then cold water this didn't work to well!!


"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"

Phil01
Posting Freak
2,004
06-10-2017, 08:58 AM
#8
was it a little heat exchanger that you plumbed into your heater pipes??

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Phil01
06-10-2017, 08:58 AM #8

was it a little heat exchanger that you plumbed into your heater pipes??


1990 Eunos Roadster in Mariner DU blue
Cobalt cat back, Decat pipe, 15in Red Rota GT3 alloys, Toyo tyres, Lowered on Coil overs, Red anti roll bars, 14degree timing mod, white dash kit, illuminated side marker lights,
Halo ring headlights, OEM windblocker, Bluetooth streaming HU, Blue leather handbrake and gear lever gaitor, Centre brake/tail light mod, Blue velour door cards, Polished cam cover, Polished front strut bar, 4xheadrest speakers, JDM floor mats, Suede semi dish steering wheel,

FirebirdPhil
Posting Freak
7,101
06-10-2017, 09:00 AM
#9
Thats the one!!

Simple and effective, but its got to go before the thermostat, otherwise it doesn't work untill engine is at operating temp.

"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"
FirebirdPhil
06-10-2017, 09:00 AM #9

Thats the one!!

Simple and effective, but its got to go before the thermostat, otherwise it doesn't work untill engine is at operating temp.


"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"

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