DIY Windshield Washer Fluid Hack

[@GunsandGearNetwork]

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[@SHWELL11]

Been making my own for years. THe Love Bugs here in FL demand it.. Quick tip, put the water in first, then add everything else. No foam, no wasted products.

[@DC7BQC]

If you don't have amonia, you can use vinegar as a substitute. Vinegar also keeps mineral deposits from clogging the tubes if you're using tap water instead of distilled H2O. Excellent video, btw!

[@GunsandGearNetwork]

Thanks for the info!

[@WavScorn259]

How much vinegar should i add? A tablespoon of it? And more when its winter right?

[@GunsandGearNetwork]

@@WavScorn259 More alcohol is what is needed in the winter to prevent freezing. Vinegar acts as a cleaning agent the alcohol acts as a "flashing" agent for quicker drying and less streaking.

[@mqamar007]

And what's the substitute for alcohal?

[@zenriderx]

Vinegar can cause corrosion to worsen (aka rust).

[@haziqstone5577]

Do you know how to make blinker fluid as well?

[@GunsandGearNetwork]

Yes, and I even know how to make my own muffler bearings. Video coming soon!!

[@c50ge]

Kanooter valve and Johnson rod?

[@bwghall1]

yep here is how to do it. you have to wait until you have hiccups. then tip in the mix in between the Hicks. and count hick one and hick two and off you blinking go.

[@zero_fux_given8840]

Do you also have the recipe to the reverse light fluid??

[@jfs70ss]

@@GunsandGearNetwork Muffler bearings....!! LOL Good one...!! First time I've heard that one...!! LOL Happy New Year 2022

[@Striker50_]

I'll be making my own soon and posting a video on it, thanks for the tutorial

[@TomokoAbe_]

I love your suggestion! It also will probably help clean your sensor. Rain X made my washer sensor clog so the light stayed on until cleaned.

[@GunsandGearNetwork]

Thanks for sharing!

[@Johnslist]

Guns n gear, what's not to like?! Great hack, I was going to make my own since it's no longer a 99c convenience, it's watered down at $3-4! It doesn't gret below 32 degrees out here, but the alcohol is a good reminder in case I travel.

[@ceclay1]

Quarter cup widow cleaner, teaspoon of dawn, quarter cup of alcohol 70%, 3 drops coloring and finish with water.

[@steftheengie2904]

Are you in a very cold environment? Like Canada cold

[@ceclay1]

@@steftheengie2904 No. I’m in West Virginia. It’s from the 30’s down to single digits throughout the winter here. It varies. With the wind chill it can be 10 degrees below at times. Not for long though.

[@anthonydoyle1677]

Nice information. Send a fellow trucker making his own but I had to move before I could ask how to make makes it.

[@GunsandGearNetwork]

If you drive in winter condition be sure and add a lot more alcohol so it will not freeze.

[@shamsurony3613]

Thank you so much for sharing wonderful things.

[@KarasCyborg]

My 2cents, add the 2 squirts of dish liquid at the very end to prevent the foam up?

[@GunsandGearNetwork]

Probably will not mix into the water. Just run the water slow and it will not foam up. I did that to show what to do if it does.

[@carmenlugo7935]

Tap water ok as long as it's not rusty like well water or you have bad pipes. Also to test if it has enough alcohol let the container sit in freezing weather outside over night or for a few days to see if it freezes or not. I put 6-8 oz of alcohol in my gallon. Dollar tree's alcohol is only 50%. use 70% or 90%

[@GunsandGearNetwork]

If your alcohol is 50% just add more of it.

[@jakerichards2931]

Ooh love the new intro! Great vid.

[@GunsandGearNetwork]

Thanks, I thought it turned out pretty good. Trying to bring the channel up another level. LOL

[@philindeblanc]

Dawn strips your wax finish. I would avoid this on any paint you care about. But a good option if its just a daily driver that you dont care much about.

[@GunsandGearNetwork]

I am not washing my car with it and any small amount that might make it to the paint would be pretty harmless. Been using this for years with no ill effects to paint.

[@Rrrakanishu]

I drive a truck and keep a small bottle of dawn with me. I'll squirt a good bit in the windshield cleaner bucket at truck stops. It's better than the free stuff that's there already, and other drivers don't know it, but appreciate it 🤣

[@brickbreaker9581]

I hear about adding DAWN to my washer fluid tank(1 tbs per gallon) about five years ago and bugs come right off and Road grime don’t stand a chance against it.

[@gihanhanwella3307]

Can you substitute glass cleaner solution instead of dishwash?

[@GunsandGearNetwork]

Im sure it would work.

[@johnnichols11]

No!

[@Counttresa]

Try adding the few drops of dawn last, that way no bubble worries!

[@jfs70ss]

You would think that would be obvious HOWEVER, sometimes the obvious isn't so obvious....!! Happy New Year 2022

[@Counttresa]

@@jfs70ss obviously ;)

[@alexjohn2495]

I drive a plow truck in Chicago, we all go through these so fast that I had to look how to make it cuz half these gas stations are out of it or it's $6 a jug and the rest of the places are closed cuz the bullshit going on

[@GunsandGearNetwork]

For cold conditions add a lot more alcohol to keep from freezing. Thanks for keeping the roads clear!!

[@lifeunplanned7058]

No freezing issues

[@alexjohn2495]

@@lifeunplanned7058 I used way more alcohol and was fine but J guess it could be my truck was running so often idk if that kept it from freezing or thawed it if it was frozen when I first started but I think it was good and I didn't notice freezing or have anything break from expanding

[@larryc1964]

8$ a gallon in Canada? Thanks for this

[@GunsandGearNetwork]

You’re welcome 😊

[@bobbyjohnson4002]

I LIVE IN BOSTON SOMETIME THEY WANT 5 TO 6 DOLLARS FOR THE SAME STUFF THANK YOU VERY MUCH

[@GunsandGearNetwork]

Dont forget to add extra alcohol during the winter months to keep from freezing.

[@frickinda]

Awesome info sir thank you

[@GunsandGearNetwork]

You bet!

[@cactusladysouth1000]

will the ammonia hurt the rubber hoses on the windshield? and the wiper blades?

[@GunsandGearNetwork]

Hasnt hurt mine. If you are not comfortable with it leave it out and just do the alcohol.

[@tonyb83]

So what was the whole receipy?

[@brookspa94]

AWESOME! Thank You very MUCH for the info! Hugs & Blessings 2U

[@1105pitbull]

I don't keep ammonia around he house but think I will just buy the fluid as I don't run out of it that often.

[@GunsandGearNetwork]

I still buy fluid on occasion but also make it also.

[@matthewbartke4424]

2:54 "Foam up" Why not put the water in first? That way you can go faster because you go full bore with the water, then put the other stuff in it and give it a few good shakes.

[@GunsandGearNetwork]

You could do it that way but if you put the water in slow it will not foam and I feel it gets mixed the best putting it in first.

[@tedhart7708]

@@GunsandGearNetwork There's no difference.

[@babycakes8434]

You could put the water first, then it wouldn't foam up😎

[@jfs70ss]

I would have put the water in first also. A no-brainer really. You would think that would be obvious HOWEVER, sometimes the obvious isn't so obvious....!! Happy New Year 2022

[@babycakes8434]

@@jfs70ss Thank you! Happy 2022 to You as well!🎊🎉🎊

[@salmanshafiq786]

companies says. windshield washers liquid have polyphobic coating material etc. that layered windshield for raining days , which slips raining water automatically without wiper on. is that true?

[@GunsandGearNetwork]

Meh, could but probably more of a marketing gimmick.

[@redwolf8539]

Distilled water is the best. Won't leave mineral deposits in your system.

[@bestinlot]

Distilled water adds cost, similar to buying the windshield.

[@curtismansell5254]

@@bestinlot Distilled water is a whopping 99 cents a gallon at the grocery store. Must have to avoid water deposits in the system

[@jfs70ss]

@@curtismansell5254 Yes, Great Point. I guess some people don't see there a certain things you just don't compromise on if you want "Quality" vs "Cheap", hence "you get what you pay for". Happy New Year 2022

[@mikeyob4271]

Thanks for the tip..

[@whywoulditellyou00]

I made some, seems to work. .20 cents worth of stuff vrs $3 for a jug at the store.

[@rossokeefe9268]

How would you mix it for winter ?

[@GunsandGearNetwork]

Just add more alcohol. For a gallon maybe a cup or more. Best method to test it is do what mix you think will work and stick it in the freezer for a couple of days to see if it freezes. If it does thaw it out and add more alcohol till it does not freeze and that will be your winter recipe.

[@TimAZ]

how does it affect the paint?

[@GunsandGearNetwork]

Never had a problem. Most of these ingredients is used in commercial fluids. The ammonia is really the only thing you need to be a little careful with.

[@curtismansell5254]

@@GunsandGearNetwork Use car washing soap in place of dish soap to avoid stripping your wax off the car. Something you probably also have around the house as well

[@Jack-gu7rr]

@@curtismansell5254 Agree..

[@kenosburn2205]

0r ,add the water first 😊

[@mikeyob4271]

I'm a truck driver an in colder weather -32 i use alcohol from the dollar store an a bottle. To keep from freezing.

[@aremedyproject9569]

My fluid froze. How many cups or whatever would you put in a reservoir that’s 59% -45 fluid and 59% summer fluid? I’m tempted to use a cup (250ml) to make it migrate to the tubes... dunno.

[@mikeyob4271]

@@aremedyproject9569 1st i would park it in garage warm up.. An adjustment.. I'm in Michigan an it was 8 degrees out an yes im still adjusting. Go to dollar store an buy some rubbing alcohol.. Keep warm.. I hear long winter coming....WTF

[@truth1267]

Can it freeze and cracks your system

[@GunsandGearNetwork]

Just add more alcohol to the mix during the winter.

[@tenzackyogi1742]

Is it all season or summer season only? Can you make bug repellent washer?

[@GunsandGearNetwork]

Add more alcohol for winter months during freezing temps.

[@WavScorn259]

What type of dish soap was that? In the UK, we have "Fairy" dishwashing soap. Can i use this instead?

[@GunsandGearNetwork]

Dawn, but most any kind should work. Just dont put too much.

[@schlomoshekelstein908]

fairy is the same as dawn

[@snotellekS]

One thing that needs to be mentioned. Only use this on the EXTERIOR of the window. Do NOT use ammonia on the interior of the window if you have window tint. It will ruin it.

[@GunsandGearNetwork]

I keep forgetting how dumb people are now and need to be "explained" everything.

[@jeremymeyer891]

Sooooo... add dish soap then overfill until all the soap is gone... got it...

[@GunsandGearNetwork]

It just the bubbles not the soap for the most part. Use this formula to this day and it still works great.

[@bob3036us1958]

This is now 4:50 per gallon at the dollar store. No fn way.

[@GunsandGearNetwork]

Just another reason to make your own.

[@360ATW_withUS]

The only issue I have with this video is the fact that he is using tap water. He may not have hard water where he lives, but still, it is in important part of making sure you don't get severe water spots on very hot days. Also, I've not see n anyone add any type of water beading products to the mixture. It is always good to mix in something to keep water from staying on your windshield when using your DIY windshield cleaner.

[@GunsandGearNetwork]

The alcohol acts as a flashing agent and helps dry it quickly.

[@redwolf8539]

I didn't mean just distilled water, just use instead of tap water along with his other ingredients.

[@tedhart7708]

All ya gotta do to keep it from foaming is put the detergent in last.🤷‍♂️

[@GunsandGearNetwork]

whatever works for you.

[@aremedyproject9569]

Add the dawn after the water;)

[@noelzuniga2912]

Just did this but added way too much red food coloring for fun. Gracias buddy!!

[@jaystrock613]

There is now no wind shield washer fluid at the store.

[@GunsandGearNetwork]

I saw some at Sheets and it was $5 a gallon.

[@laptopdragon]

use distilled water ftw.

[@GunsandGearNetwork]

Never used it but i guess you could if you wanted to.

[@antoniojones4766]

👍💪👌

[@chata313]

How bout just add the soup last🤔

[@GunsandGearNetwork]

You can if you want. Or just run the water slow and no problem.

[@mrcharles911]

just put the water in first

[@HeapLeach]

Vinegar will destroy your pump

[@GunsandGearNetwork]

I never mentioned vinegar.

[@HeapLeach]

@@GunsandGearNetwork you’re correct however many comments suggest vinegar if one doesn’t have ammonia so wanted to emphasize no vinegar. Keep up the good work mate

[@russelldevane5434]

Let's see, Dawn can remove wax, ammonia overtime can damage rubber, can also damagEe window tint if it gets on it. Will these small amounts ever do anything, probably not, but I'll stick with the four bucks it cost. 🤣

[@GunsandGearNetwork]

What do you think store bought washer fluid is made of? Ever check the ingredients?

[@chrispixx]

Car wash soap can be used instead of Dawn.

[@ZERONEINNOVATIONS]

Thanks! I just pay $2 at Walmart.

[@GunsandGearNetwork]

That's great! Nothing wrong with buying. I just find it easier to just make it since I have all the ingredients on hand.

[@UrbanCheese709]

Completely useless and potentially dangerous advice. According to my research, the blue stuff sold as -20 degree F fluid is at least 25% methanol. The -30 stuff is closer to 40%. That tablespoon of alcohol you added is essentially doing nothing. Bottom line, use whatever you want if you live in a warm weather climate. For cold weather, it seems to me that the cheapest option by far is to buy actual washer fluid if you want adequate protection from freezing.

[@GunsandGearNetwork]

Dangerous? LOL the alcohol is to help "flash" drying. Did you notice I said in the winter I add more alcohol? I guess common sense is not that common anymore.

[@steftheengie2904]

Do you own a windshield washer fluid company? Because there is no way it's cheaper to buy it than make it yourself. Even if you fill it half way with alcohol.

[@schlomoshekelstein908]

lol if you add the soap last it wont foam up genius

[@GunsandGearNetwork]

It also doesn't mix as well with the water. Just saying.

[@johnnichols11]

It will mix when you pours it in