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Is it ok to use regular tap water instead of windshield washer fluid during the non-winter months?

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Old 08-04-2006, 11:50 AM
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Is it ok to use regular tap water instead of windshield washer fluid during the non-winter months?
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Old 08-04-2006, 11:54 AM
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I'm guessing "yes", but why?
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Old 08-04-2006, 11:57 AM
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I say "No". I hear running strait water in the system for a while is not good.
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i'm sure hardwater isn't good. is washer fluid that expensive?!
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Let me rephrase it, tap water is not okay, but distilled should be fine.
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^^^ post count = post count + 1. PW_Clw
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Old 08-04-2006, 12:49 PM
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Maybe. but not in the long run
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No it is not ok.
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I wouldn't. Its like $2 at Napa. The $2 you save will end up costing you more in the long run
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Why wouldn't you just use washer fluid?
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