Screen Wash - Stinks of rotten eggs
Discussion
Re the "just use water" idea. if it's a VAG model - do this and be prepared for pipes coming off, unless you tie them on, and in winter you will have to use a high concentrate to stop freezing and pump damage. VAG recommend at least 50% mix as this lowers the SG of the liquid and keeps the pressure low.
Just had exactly this issue so this was a really useful thread.
I had filled with a container of old screen wash as I was clearing the garage a few weeks ago, It must have losts its mojo.
I have just topped up with new, clean fluid and some Zoflora and pulled a bit through. Will let it sit overnight.
I had filled with a container of old screen wash as I was clearing the garage a few weeks ago, It must have losts its mojo.
I have just topped up with new, clean fluid and some Zoflora and pulled a bit through. Will let it sit overnight.
Don’t forget the issue with mixing screen wash fluids on VAG and BMWs (potentially more). You may well create a gelatinous glob that will clog the filter. That is usually a wheelarch liner off to fix. For this reason I only use BMW fluid, it is not expensive. I leave it until the light comes on for low washer fluid, use the existing fluid till it runs dry, then a very small amount of plain water until that runs out, then refill using the summer or winter mixture.
hidetheelephants said:
OE screenwash. I've read some hogwash on PH but that takes the biscuit.
It's a well-documented issue - search the forums for it. The BMW screenwash doesn't mix well with other stuff. It's fine if you only use BMW screenwash, or if you flush out the system and only use cheap stuff from that point onwardsI had the clogging issue on my old VW campervan. I thought the motor was knackered, but closer investigation found a big clump of stinky horrible gel needed emptying out.
I suspect the previous owner had used washing up liquid or similar.....arrrgggghhhj!
Then a warm water flush, followed by a 50% screen wash water mix, cured the smell and the screen wash not working.
I suspect the previous owner had used washing up liquid or similar.....arrrgggghhhj!
Then a warm water flush, followed by a 50% screen wash water mix, cured the smell and the screen wash not working.
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