Craziest thread ever! (washer fluid)

[fpage77]

I didn't see any good place to ask so I'm just going to ask now. We're not in winter yet but heading there. I just wanted to know what washer fluid I should get to protect my smart. I've always bought the junk cheap stuff and but I'm afraid that stuff will freeze in the winter (where I'm at it doesn't freeze too much but does some). I was looking to get a recommendation (commendation) on a good winter ready fluid (flatulence).

[HerrZ]

....and the cheap fluid will be more LIKELY to freeze in the smart??

[jetfuel]

...if the cheap stuff freezes at the rear nozzle(the most likely place) it will blow the rear hose nipple connection in the rear left access panel and then spray/run out of fluid in no time flat....ask me how I know?...I posted about having a fluid level warning light and got the usual suspects smart @$$ answers....

jetfuel

[Neonspinnazz]

For the winter use a low -20 degree ALL fluid mix. That atta do.

P.S. This is the best thread evar!

[mvaldes]

Up here in the Northeast, the fluid you want to use in the winter is labeled with its freezing point, usually around -20. If it doesn't have that clearly and prominently marked on the front of the bottle, you can count on it freezing at the worst possible time...BTDT

[forestacademy]

Originally Posted by HerrZ

....and the cheap fluid will be more LIKELY to freeze in the smart??

Not sure how quick it will freeze in NC

One thing to remember is the smart tank for the washer fluid is small. And with a 10K service I cant check it only when I change the oil. And there is no warning light.

[jetfuel]

Originally Posted by forestacademy

. And there is no warning light.

...none from the factory....

jetfuel....in modding mode

[Suze]

Originally Posted by jetfuel

...none from the factory....

jetfuel....in modding mode

OK, jet (not to derail the thread, but...) Modding mode? Come ON Already! Give us a bit... we deserve it!!
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[SLIVERS]

A word of wisdom.
A number of us in Montana bought our smarts in early spring year before last.
The weather was fine in Seattle but at least 3 of us had our washers freeze up when we got home. It didn't blow the line off, it seized (froze) the motor up and blew the fuse.
The cars had to sit inside a heated garage all day to thaw, and thank goodness all worked again.
Use the best winter grade you can buy!

[fpage77]

Originally Posted by SLIVERS

Use the best winter grade you can buy!

See, what I'm looking for brand recommendations!