Winter Screen wash - Page 2

Whippy · Dec 3rd, 2021, 20:02

+1 for Prestone.

ElCap · Dec 4th, 2021, 12:46

Preston extreme - to the right concentrate. I use empty containers and make a summer mix in one and a winter mix in an another.

Clan · Dec 4th, 2021, 21:25

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Originally Posted by Moose Test

Thanks for the recommendations.

I'll be passing a local Volvo dealer tomorrow so I'll grab some branded concentrate, and I'll probably also order some Prestone too so I can perform a comparison of my own over the course of this season.

very wise , volvo wash fluid is sprit based so leaves no deposits whatsoever therefore it does not block up jets especially the heated ones . It will protect to -28C with a 50-50 mix . details on other mixes on the back of the bottle .
a 33% mix should do for UK ( -18C )

Ian21401 · Dec 5th, 2021, 10:20

I use Halfords concentrated and have done for many years without any problems and the 5L bottles are reasonably priced.
I also have emptied containers with diluted mix in. The strength depending upon the time of year.

garethXC · Dec 5th, 2021, 10:54

I've just bough some Mannol concentrate - so far so good & it appears to be spirit based too. Supposedly good for down to -70'c.

Pitvar · Dec 5th, 2021, 16:02

After trying concentrates and Prestone etc I now buy 5 litre bottles of BMW branded which I think is very similar/the same as Volvos - they dont like selling the 5 litre one and would much rather sell you expensive 1 litre ones - I have to remind them of the parts number every time... what's the largest size you can buy the Volvo stuff in?

Clan · Dec 5th, 2021, 21:00

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Originally Posted by Pitvar

After trying concentrates and Prestone etc I now buy 5 litre bottles of BMW branded which I think is very similar/the same as Volvos - they dont like selling the 5 litre one and would much rather sell you expensive 1 litre ones - I have to remind them of the parts number every time... what's the largest size you can buy the Volvo stuff in?

200 litre drums

Pitvar · Dec 5th, 2021, 21:16

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Originally Posted by Clan

200 litre drums

Thanks Clan, not sure I can store one of them

Clan · Dec 6th, 2021, 21:35

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Originally Posted by Pitvar

Thanks Clan, not sure I can store one of them

It should last you a lifetime :-)

Dec 3rd, 2021, 20:02	#11
Whippy Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 20:36 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Wessex	+1 for Prestone. __________________ Non bowus drawi, non ridus horsi, non snoutus injecti!

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ElCap Junior Member Last Online: Yesterday 21:49 Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Edinburgh	Preston extreme - to the right concentrate. I use empty containers and make a summer mix in one and a winter mix in an another. __________________ V90 Cross Country B5D MY22 Denim Blue with 360 camera, sun roof, Harmon Kardon, Active 4C suspension, rear air con, heated windscreen, body coloured wheel arches and bumper, lighting pack, seat pack, spare wheel and Polestar! Other car an Audi A7.

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Ian21401 Premier Member Last Online: Feb 11th, 2023 20:32 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Blyth, Northumberland	I use Halfords concentrated and have done for many years without any problems and the 5L bottles are reasonably priced. I also have emptied containers with diluted mix in. The strength depending upon the time of year. __________________ Ian. Since 2005: 1992 Volvo 940 estate 2.0L. Manual. Daily driver and workhorse.

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Dec 5th, 2021, 10:54	#15
garethXC Senior Member Last Online: Yesterday 17:56 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Herts/Essex	I've just bough some Mannol concentrate - so far so good & it appears to be spirit based too. Supposedly good for down to -70'c.

Dec 5th, 2021, 16:02	#16
Pitvar Senior Member Last Online: Mar 21st, 2023 18:23 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: North West	After trying concentrates and Prestone etc I now buy 5 litre bottles of BMW branded which I think is very similar/the same as Volvos - they dont like selling the 5 litre one and would much rather sell you expensive 1 litre ones - I have to remind them of the parts number every time... what's the largest size you can buy the Volvo stuff in?

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