lzzhang

My Rx 350 2010 ran out of Windshield Washer Fluid. I went to the shop but only found orange RainX +32F. Winter is coming, do I need to use any special washer fluid for Winter? Although I live in California, but I drive to Tahoe every winter to ski. I feel that there could be problem using Windshield Washer Fluid for +32F.

Any recommendation would be appreciated.

salimshah

Keep looking till you find one. Try other auto stores. Walmart also stocks windshield washer. Also you need not limit yourself to orange RainX.

Salim

SilverRX30

I would go and purchase the winter formula windshield as you have suggested
Local Walmart was clearing out the summer formula about 4 weeks ago.
Any Walmart or Auto Zone or Pep Boys, etc should have winter formula washer fluid.

iolmaster

iTrader: (1)

Actually the RainX mentioned is green not orange. It is advertised as bug remover and is not meant to be an antifreeze. I have been using the RainX 2 in 1 for many years and it is good down to -25F. Many others are available also.

mandyfig

I use Wallyworld Windshield washer and I get the Zero degree if they have it. Usually get them off season. But this time I was lazy, so I will pay regular price.

RX in NC

^^ I do the same....

lzzhang

Thanks!. I found this https://www.walmart.com/ip/Rain-X-Al...ll&athena=true. Like what iolmaster mentioned, except this has Zero degree F freeze protection, instead of -25F degree.

Found this one -25F on Amazon.

Elofeye

This one is new to me that I am trying out this year.

Rain-X® -30 Degree De-Icer Windshield Washer Fluid
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Rain-X-30...luid/187143633

salimshah

Does it get below 0F where you intend to drive the vehicle? Windchill does not count for objects.

Salim

lzzhang

Unlikely get below 0F.

Droid13

I've been using Rain-X for a few years, including its "de-icer" and other brands. First thing to know about "de-icers". They don't "de-ice", not even close, unless its the Florida type of ice. They don't perform any sort of magic on a layer of frozen rain, or melted snow that's re-frozen. At best, these de-icers will help cut through a very thin layer of frost and maybe resist the film left over after a wiper pass from crystallizing. They should call these products "temporary de-light frosting" (and no, that won't cut down on the sugar content of your favourite cake).

As for the Rain-X approach, anyone that's used these water repelling products, they work very well on a virgin windshield, but with age and repeated applications (or jugs in the case of the washer fluid variety) they lose some effectiveness. I still think its ok stuff though.

paperthin

Living in Ontario and travelling periodically to Quebec I ensure I have usually a -40C. The 4 pack I just bought at Costco is good down to minus 45C. After experiencing a frozen nozzle in the past, all I care about the temp rating, the rest is noise to me. Everyone's experience is slightly different.

mandyfig

Time to visit Wallyworld for some de-icer windshield washer...lowest price you can get.

Time for the Frost Blockers to be ready. Takes some effort to put on but definitely no ice on Windshield and Side mirrors.

salimshah

Local stores usually stock items that match the local climatic need. Sometimes they just lag and mispridict.

Salim

ColAngus

I stay away from RainX ever since they botched a batch several years ago and ruined many people's windshield washer systems. There was a class action suit about it. Since I always blend my washer fluids, I was able to avoid damage, but I do recall it stained my reservoir green for years even at only about 50% RainX