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Re: Screenwash
Posted: Wed Nov 30, 2022 11:32 am
by tim
See also: N-Rated tyres.
I've always bought Shell screenwash for reasons my brain hasn't shared with the greater me. I've no idea how much it costs.
Are things OK Jobbo? Do we need to start a GoFundMe?
Re: Screenwash
Posted: Wed Nov 30, 2022 11:34 am
by integrale_evo
Yep, only problems with gunge in the tank I’ve had have been on old cars that have spent a lot of time sitting around.
Most cars built in the last 30 years will have a filter on the pump which is more likely to block than getting bits in the nozzles.
I just buy whatever I happen to spot when I think supplies are getting low.
Re: Screenwash
Posted: Wed Nov 30, 2022 11:43 am
by McSwede
Swervin_Mervin wrote: Wed Nov 30, 2022 11:27 am
Simon wrote: Wed Nov 30, 2022 9:17 am
Yeah, I don't think the issue with nozzles getting blocked is about any one brand, it's about swapping between the two different 'types' of screenwash, and when they mix they turn to a bit of jelly, so block pipes. Wash through the bottle and pumps with tap water first and you should be fine.
As it's never happened to us in around 16 years' worth of BMW ownership over 3 cars, I'm calling bobbins on it. I jsut get whatever is around wherever I am when I know I need some more and never had any problems. In fact I've never had this problem in any of the cars I've ever owned and I've never known anyone to have the issue.
I always assumed it was just one of those rumours that circulates for ever more.
I've done a lot of miles in a few BMW's using loads of screen wash of many varieties and not once have I suffered a bunged up nozzle.
Re: Screenwash
Posted: Wed Nov 30, 2022 11:43 am
by dinny_g
Jobbo wrote: Wed Nov 30, 2022 11:27 am
DaveE wrote: Wed Nov 30, 2022 11:07 am
I was halfway through this thread when I thought "What the fuck am I doing with my life?!"
Dry your eyes mate.
Probably better to rinse that out with clean water first.
Re: Screenwash
Posted: Wed Nov 30, 2022 11:44 am
by McSwede
Thanks Mito. That's just saved me a load of searching as I have just used the last of my 20l drum of screen wash.
Re: Screenwash
Posted: Wed Nov 30, 2022 11:55 am
by Mito Man
I’ve never used it before so if it’s shit don’t blame me
Re: Screenwash
Posted: Wed Nov 30, 2022 11:56 am
by Jobbo
tim wrote: Wed Nov 30, 2022 11:32 am
See also: N-Rated tyres.
I've always bought Shell screenwash for reasons my brain hasn't shared with the greater me. I've no idea how much it costs.
Are things OK Jobbo? Do we need to start a GoFundMe?
If you could that would be great. £150m or so ought to see me right.
Re: Screenwash
Posted: Wed Nov 30, 2022 12:16 pm
by Rich B
My missus' car is continually getting blocked nozzles.
Re: Screenwash
Posted: Wed Nov 30, 2022 12:35 pm
by Sundayjumper
Rich B wrote: Wed Nov 30, 2022 12:16 pm
My missus' car is continually getting blocked nozzles.
Get someone round to clean her pipes ? I'm sure that's a movie plot....
Re: Screenwash
Posted: Wed Nov 30, 2022 12:52 pm
by mik
Sundayjumper wrote: Wed Nov 30, 2022 12:35 pm
Rich B wrote: Wed Nov 30, 2022 12:16 pm
My missus' car is continually getting blocked nozzles.
Get someone round to clean her pipes ? I'm sure that's a movie plot....
Call 081680085.
Re: Screenwash
Posted: Wed Nov 30, 2022 1:07 pm
by MikeHunt
McSwede wrote: Wed Nov 30, 2022 11:43 am
I've done a lot of miles in a few BMW's using loads of screen wash of many varieties and not once have I suffered a bunged up nozzle.
You’ve jinxed it now.
Re: Screenwash
Posted: Wed Nov 30, 2022 3:20 pm
by McSwede
MikeHunt wrote: Wed Nov 30, 2022 1:07 pm
McSwede wrote: Wed Nov 30, 2022 11:43 am
I've done a lot of miles in a few BMW's using loads of screen wash of many varieties and not once have I suffered a bunged up nozzle.
You’ve jinxed it now.
Undoubtedly
Re: Screenwash
Posted: Wed Dec 07, 2022 5:44 pm
by Beany
I had to clean the gunk out of the filters on the BMW, which was a rather icky job.
I only use screenwash around winter because otherwise plain water seems to do the job just fine.
Which reminds me. Must buy screenwash.
Re: Screenwash
Posted: Thu Dec 08, 2022 4:37 am
by Jobbo
Plain water doesn’t remove insect residue from your screen very well.
Re: Screenwash
Posted: Thu Dec 08, 2022 9:02 am
by 16vCento
I've always used Jaguar screenwash, no idea who makes it but it seems decent and I have a lifetime supply in my garage so I won't be changing anytime soon
Never freezes and smells good.
Re: Screenwash
Posted: Thu Dec 08, 2022 9:14 am
by dinny_g
Guess who's screen wash was frozen this morning...
Re: Screenwash
Posted: Thu Dec 08, 2022 10:27 am
by nuttinnew
To add something; do people in hard water areas use tap water?
Re: Screenwash
Posted: Thu Dec 08, 2022 11:05 am
by integrale_evo
I have used distilled water in the past when using concentrated screen wash, but now tend to just buy ready mix which I’d assume has less crusty bits in than our chalk filtered tap water.
Re: Screenwash
Posted: Thu Dec 08, 2022 1:51 pm
by Jobbo
nuttinnew wrote: Thu Dec 08, 2022 10:27 am
To add something; do people in hard water areas use tap water?
We're in a hard water area. I always use tap water, though obviously mixed with screenwash concentrate. What else would you use?
Re: Screenwash
Posted: Thu Dec 08, 2022 1:58 pm
by Beany
Jobbo wrote: Thu Dec 08, 2022 4:37 am
Plain water doesn’t remove insect residue from your screen very well.
I'm not driving far enough or fast enough at the moment for that to be an issue
