The Best Windshield Wiper Fluid in the World and Why

[@scottykilmer]

⬇️Scotty’s Top DIY Tools: 1. Bluetooth Scan Tool: amzn.to/2nfvmaD 2. Cheap Scan Tool: amzn.to/2D8Tvae 3. Professional Socket Set: amzn.to/2Bzmccg 4. Wrench Set: amzn.to/2kmBaOU 5. No Charging Required Car Jump Starter: amzn.to/2CthnUU 6. Battery Pack Car Jump Starter: amzn.to/2nrc6qR ⬇Things used in this video: 1. Amazon Version of good All-Season Wiper Fluid (6 Pack): amzn.to/2JnU7aE 2. Walmart Rain-X Wiper Fluid: goo.gl/kLnbnL 3. Common Sense 4. 4k Camera: amzn.to/2HkjavH 5. Camera Microphone: amzn.to/2Evn167 6. Camera Tripod: amzn.to/2Jwog8S 7. My computer for editing / uploading: amzn.to/2uUZ3lo 8. Video editing software: amzn.to/2jv5Fhf 9. Thumbnail software: amzn.to/2k7tz6C 🛠Check out my Amazon Garage to see what I use every day and highly recommend ► goo.gl/rwYt2y 🔥Scotty Shirts and Merch ► goo.gl/pTAeca Subscribe and hit the notification bell! ► goo.gl/CFismN Scotty on Social: Facebook ► facebook.com/scottymechanic/ Instagram ► instagram.com/scotty_the_mechanic/ Twitter ► twitter.com/Scottymechanic?lang=en

[@type2523]

Scotty Kilmer i use dish soap with water(destiled) a a little bit alcohol,never had problems

[@type2523]

Scotty Kilmer take water ,dish soap and alcohol it's pretty good and I use it for 20 years

[@Mecánico358]

Scotty Kilmer I’m surprised that the orange washer fluid had better ingredients than I thought. I’ve been buying the rainx washer for years, always trying to avoid the generic washer fluid because I thought it would ruin the washer hoses and create a leak.

[@jimmysapien9961]

Scotty I need more THRUST! / Captain Kirk!!!

[@ronb2482]

Rain X works great. Never any complaints on my part.

[@maryvidaurri3141]

As a widow l have found the importance of using quality products when it comes to your car. Now that my husband is no longer here to take care of the car l'm always looking at Scotty's videos so nobody can pull the wool over my eyes. Thanks for all you do in taking care of us and our cars. You truly are appreciated.

[@aaronalbert6985]

Who else read window? 😂😂

[@davidweum9334]

Continue watching KZbin. I'm 58 and by 50 I was still intimidated by anything mechanical. Then I got a 2003 Saturn Ion for free (from a frustrated millennial named Xeena). I thought it was too much to fix. Then I found KZbin and unintimidated myself and actually fixed all that was wrong. It's my every day car though it took me a year to figure out.(I intend to get 500K outta her). I'm proud of myself as you should be. I'm no longer mechanically challenged. I even fixed neighbor's Toyota (he didn't pay me back for electrical parts), but gave brother and I 12 year old rye instead. Good luck. David Alberta

[@henryng439]

"quality" doesn't necessarily mean cheap or expensive.

[@MarkSmith-js2pu]

Hi Mary, you won’t t be lied to by Scotty.

[@Gh0st_ZX6R]

@@aaronalbert6985 me too

[@zekebkelley15]

Scotty has just saved me so much time. His contribution to my life is immeasurable.

[@Smith6265]

Put NANO COATING CERAMIC ARMOR COAT body Protection on your window screen 😀

[@andrewm8831]

My local supermarket has screen wash built in to the water top up facility thereby avoiding unnecessary plastic bottles which I think should be mandatory

[@hahanoiceu]

bro same

[@aahsigh8706]

I later realised that water is cheap too in the summer, and I thought hard about this as a youngster. To this day I've seen washer fluids still selling like a hot product even in the hottest climate.

[@BoostedPastime]

Absolutely

[@boneshaker8156]

Mr. Kilmer, I've been a proponent for quite a few products, for many years. Rain-X ; I've been using it since 1984... My, (then girlfriend) was amazed how mud, snow, & ice would slide right off and rain would barely even touch my windshield. Amsoil ; Love all thier products. Been using their products since my Dad was a Dealer for them in the 1970's, (1972‐'73). Treadwright Tires ; Been using their tires since 1993... They started out being very affordable, and great traction in all weather conditions to a Tire Company that has Personal Customer Service, and an outstanding product built to take you anywhere you want to go be-it paved or just a slick-rock covered mountain and home again, safely. Thank You for All You do to Help show how "easy" it is to maintain & repair or replace parts on our vehicles. Sincerely, Sal 'Boney' Arico

[@thebuda01]

I've been using the rain x for years. By far the best washer fluid.

[@irishcountryman4866]

Have you tried prestone?

[@mattbrand5404]

Your enthusiasm and character is what keeps me coming back to watch your videos sir

[@scottykilmer]

thanks for the support!

[@plumbingstuffinoregon2471]

The nozzle for the spray on my back window broke off years ago, so now it shoots out like a rooster tail. I use it to get rid of tailgaters. :)

[@stellabella5269]

Lmao 😂 😂 😂

[@romansroad2007]

Same here for tailgating people too

[@NinaBabyTV]

Random Stuff In Oregon LOL

[@jdsd744]

That's such an Oregonian thing to do, hahaha. I love it!

[@windowgecko]

Put oil in that squirter....

[@JavyMedina]

Scotty, your youtube channel is awesome! Your videos have saved my $$$ and taught me more than I ever thought I would learn about cars. Thank you for your service.

[@CaptainGyro]

So true. That warning is posted on the window of virtually every business in California.

[@j.k.7807]

I've been using the all season RainX for several years. Before that I used the Winter RaineX. I've tried their summer blend but it was not as good as their winter blends. Yep, RaineX is great stuff. Just remember to occasionally wipe off the overspray residue on the windshield as it tends to build up over time.

[@XHellPriest]

I agree. That Rain X product does work. I have been using it for years. The cost is about the same in my area.

[@chrisquick7160]

I've used Rain X for years, and have also found out that it is the best. I'm sort of OCD about my windshield being clean, and this does the job great every time.

[@lordzed83]

ye fakin bags maaan when they explode on windscreen and cant get em off i gotta stop and clean the windows cause drives me insane !!!

[@evo7836]

Rain X is essential. I use the summer and all season blends of the Rain X washer fluid. Also clean my windows with the Rain X window cleaner. I was skeptical at first but it really does make a difference for sure.

[@BlazingCheerio]

i love rain x. I hate having the wipers go back and forth. it annoys me so much. so I just use the rain x for the water beading.

[@evo7836]

Yup! I can't drive in the rain without it anymore. Never had any residue or anything that other people are talking about either.

[@algrayson8965]

@@lordzed83- Love bugs? If you don't keep your paint thoroughly waxed the love bug goosh will eat pits in the paint.

[@samuelschrader6568]

Scotty, I love your very informative videos. I am almost an anti-dealer service department kind of guy. So, all you DIY stuff is great. Almost 71 and still working on my own cars. Thanks!!!

[@kraziecatclady]

Been using this stuff for years and I love this one too. In fact, if I take my car anywhere that might refill my fluid, I top it off before taking it in.

[@onyxbackstrom3379]

Damn that's smart xD I personally do the small maintenance myself, but for anyone else I'm gonna tell them that lol.

[@SteelJM1]

That stuff is great. Beading water on the windshields means that once up past ~50mph in the rain, I can just turn off my wipers and let the air blast clean off the windshield.

[@moncorp1]

It adds to the safety of driving in the rain like you wouldn't believe.

[@joshhayl7459]

To: SteelJM1, I think it worked a little bit better back when it first came out, but when I first tried it, it was like being underwater in a swimming pool with swim goggles on, the way they make everything seem so much clearer, my windshield was like that!.... I was driving through the mountains in Tennessee and the rain had gotten so bad that most people had pulled over to wait it out, and I was driving by them at 65 laughing like a maniac with my windshield wipers off when I realized that I'd better slow down so that I don't hydroplane, just because I can see real well in an incredible rainstorm doesn't mean that I'm suddenly immune to the laws of nature.

[@algrayson8965]

@@joshhayl7459- Rain-X bottles used to have "polyvinyl alcohol" but the one I have now is "denatured alcohol" which can be any alcohol.

[@paulpower7018]

Right I use the stand alone rain x treatment and don't need to use wipers at speed either

[@-MrRichBiker1967]

I do that all the time on the expressway Rain-X just wipes it right away without the wiper blades

[@davidwebb091370]

Thank you very much for this vid, Scotty! I will try this rain-x product when I go to Walmart. Needless to say, you're the best, Scotty! And downright funny! Keep up the outstanding work!

[@sonnijc]

Your funny and informative!

[@SUGAR_XYLER]

Well I learned something and didn't even have to get out of bed 😁

[@yammmit]

@@sonnijc You’re*

[@Jeragon186]

How was it? Does it actually help bead up the water?

[@KronicDaydreamZ]

@@Jeragon186 its rain x of course it worked

[@nicolasklemanski6863]

I've only been using the rain x for years. Being up in Maine they have a de-icer version that works great! Especially after a nice winter storm and you have to clean them every 2 miles because of the dirty road spray! Beading the rain is absolutely a wiper saver and makes the drive that much safer. I will only use another kind if it's the only option in a pinch, I swear by the rain x.

[@Tropicanax7x]

I knew Rain-x was going to be the best, but I wanted to hear your opinion! I LOVE Rain-x. At the end of the retail winter season, you can typically get Rain-x winter on clearance! so I stock up for next year! It really helps against rain, I noticed it works better at higher speeds. regardless of your speed, I typically only had to wipe the water off after coming to a complete stop, but don't use them again after that! So it helps extend your wipers lives too! I just moved 15 minutes out of town into the country and I hit so many bugs in the spring/summer so I wanted better wiper fluid. Rain-x covers everything for you, no matter what type you get. All-season or winter, or whatever other ones they have. they're all good. I have a milk crate in my trunk and I always have a gallon on hand. Just bought a used Honda Pilot and it's got the blue crap in it :(

[@timdouglass9831]

I reached the same conclusion several years ago and only get the Rain-X stuff now. Combined with using Rain-X coating on the windshield and silicone wipers I have pretty good success keeping my vision clear. (until some big bug commits suicide right in front of me!)

[@KingOfShenanigan]

Tim Douglass, they didn't commit suicide; you committed manslaughter! Shame on you. JK

[@austinschlatter4726]

you mean.... bugslaughter? O_o

[@lovemylifeflorida2641]

Problem with Rain-X is that if it is a light rain, it turns into a mess on your window and you can't see to drive. Very dangerous in my opinion. Works great in hard rain, but not in light rain.

[@austinschlatter4726]

@@lovemylifeflorida2641 I have no problems at all in light rain

[@MikeDHasSkills]

I use rain-x latitude wipers and rain-x fluid and clean the windshield at every fill up

[@dhblan8591]

The beading action is awesome. I used the Rain-X spray to pre-treat my windows. On the highway the rain beads and flows off so fast that I can often run without even using the wipers.

[@jonmo2694]

True

[@bradleysteeves7891]

Ordinary car was does the same thibg or even better ceremic coat your glass

[@jamcastillo01]

You gotta love this guy giving out info to help people

[@RVH-io3dr]

1.3 million views for windshield washer fluid. Scotty, your doing something right! Thanks for educating the unwashed masses!!

[@junqueboi387]

This stuff really is worth it in my opinion. The greatest part is after a few squirts(washes), it leaves that "Rain-X" coating on the windshield & I hardly ever have to use my wipers anymore when it's raining. The coating it leaves isn't slimy or anything either. Love the "Lays" thumbnail by the way... nothing like buying a Frito-Lay product with three chips in it.

[@mvpandrew93]

Do you guys still think it'll work in Michigan during the winters? Will it ever freeze during the cold months? Because it gets way below zero.

[@sinformant]

Andrew Gabriel shouldn't freeze. I've used this stuff granted I live in Oklahoma but we have had a few very bad winters and it never froze. And by bad winters I mean so much ice build up on power poles they were snapping and many people went for weeks and some over a month with no electricity.

[@EB-dr4dd]

Michigan and Texas are different “worlds”. This will offend Scotty, but your azeotopes should be calculated accordingly. I’m from Detroit area and use E85 and water mix. E85 is $1.99 and protects better than $2.50 bullx.

[@JAMESWUERTELE]

Andrew Gabriel they have a winter version and a summer version

[@EB-dr4dd]

Go put both “versions” in the freezer and tell me what happens? Read my comment, azeotropes should be accounted for and the labels not affect methanol concentration. Methanol destroys paint as Scotty mentioned.

[@OhighOSkater]

Rain-X is the only windshield wiper fluid I use. It really saved me when my wipers started to go. I just put some in my mom's car the other day

[@ClusterHeadSurvivor]

Excellent tip is wipe your blades with iso alcohol once every 6 months, cleans all the grime off the wiper blades from the road. Excellent video Scott !!

[@nothingmuch.3014]

ClusterHeadSurvivor I thought that dries out the rubber.

[@ronvalley1973]

he actually made a video on how to clean wiper blades

[@Hassan-ww8jf]

Nothing much. It doesn't dry the blades if you just wipe them with it as Scotty stated.

[@jeffanderlik7695]

Started using that when I was stationed in Hawaii in '89-'92 where the salty air left a stubborn film on everything, including your windshield. It lasts forever and I always keep a full gallon in my stash. Good choice, Scotty!!!

[@Zecrid.]

It does look delicious though...

[@MrTheHillfolk]

Zecrid Looks like some delicious sunny d

[@chilman6461]

MrHillfolk I was thinking the same

[@Danny13243]

I'd add it to my Tide Pod cereal.

[@Jrome4life]

Kool-aid

[@SourGrey]

Lol

[@jdjd2465]

the best mechanic guru strikes back ! best informative on cars to date love when the bell notifies me whether a one min break down or a 20 min break down its always great to hear scotty

[@-l_gavin_l-]

RainX products usually are pretty great.

[@divindave6117]

Count on Scotty to tell you the straight up facts without beating around the bush. Much appreciated.

[@timcastle165]

Scotty, I’ve been using the orange 2 in 1 All Season RainX for many years now and you are absolutely correct on this stuff!! The only difference is since I live in the Mid Atlantic and I travel to New York a lot to visit family I shop for the RainX that is rated for -25F. Always enjoy your video’s!!!!

[@stephenoliveau]

Tim Castle it's actually not rated that low anymore... Scotty has a new gallon, and if you pay attention you can see it says zero now. I had to dig out an old bottle last time I re-upped... I thought my memory was failing me, but they changed it.

[@psdaengr911]

Rain-X stills make and Walmarts sells the -25F, but not in warmer areas.

[@timcastle165]

I hate to say this Stephen, but I just purchase a NEW gallon just yesterday 7/15/18 from a popular auto parts store and it states -25F.

[@SlingingLead]

_"..and I said no, I put this orange Rain X stuff in. It was a little more expensive.."_ BUT YOU'RE WORTH IT.

[@workonitm8]

California ??? Now known as North Mexico !

[@tolpacourt]

@@workonitm8 And Chinafornia.

[@yammmit]

@@tolpacourt lol what

[@silvergrizzly316]

Scotty, you ARE the MANchanic!!! Love your videos!!!! 👍👍

[@kirara4953]

Silver Grizzly Manchanic, clever

[@yolsclassics6347]

he is also my favorite mechanic and my favorite KZbin channel.

[@dollazNzentz]

The stuff they were putting in at the dealership kept freezing. I just moved to Colorado and it’s supposed to get down to 1 degree this week. Ran out and bought this EXACT brand. Glad to see Scotty approves.

[@Yhrim70]

I use a lot of washer fluid... well its not a lot to me, but a lot more than most other people I know. I used to have an hours drive to work, and had to get up and on the road early, so I used washer fluid every morning to clear the windshield, especially in the winter to clear the frost. But in the winter, I had a time with washer fluids freezing in the lines and nozzles, which slowed me down as I had to clear the windshield by hand, and did have any washer fluid if the window started to freeze over again while driving. I even had one fluid freeze in the tank before. So I tried mutliple different fluids. The second to last washer fluid I tried was the Rainx winter fluid you were holding. I like the rainx windshield treatment, so figured their washer fluid would be good too.... Well, I ran it for a while and it seemed fine. But then it got down in the teens to 20's F one night, and the next morning it was froze in the washer fluid nozzles. Got the nozzles thawed out and working, so that day I added a whole bottle of alcohol to my washer fluid tank and flushed the lines, thinking adding the alcohol would stop it from freezing and I could at least finish using what fluid was in the tank. Well, the next morning the nozzles were froze again... and yes I made sure to flush the lines and nozzles when I filled the tank with the RainX. In any case, I couldn't keep it from freezing, so the next fluid I tried was Preston's Winter washer fluid, which (if I remember right) was supposed to be good down to -35f. I used it for about the last 10 years, and Never Once had it freeze, in the lines or nozzles. And it cleaned the frost off really well. And since the winter mix worked so good, I bought their bug wash in the summer too and it worked pretty good as well. Now Preston has changed to an "All season" mix. I still buy it, but I haven't been through a winter with it yet, as I had several gallon of their older Winter fluid stored up in my garage and just ran out this past spring. So I don't yet know if their "all season" is as good in the winter conditions as their older winter fluid was, but I'm hopeful. - just my 2 cents of experience.

[@algrayson8965]

If you added rubbing (isopropyl) alcohol, it's usually 30-50% water. You can get 91% isopropyl alcohol (9% water) at some drugstores. It's not for rubbing on the skin.

[@moonlighter6]

Nice, been using the Rainx Washer fluid for years, good to know I wasn't wasting my money.

[@psdaengr911]

If you need someone else to tell you that what you use to clean your windshield works, then you don't see well enough to be driving. ;-D

[@rtm6930]

Scotty is teaching stuff that I learned as a kid hanging out with my Dad's mechanic, plus some. Great Info. Since not every one gets to turn a wrench when their young.

[@janinebost3140]

Your humor keeps me smiling, but all of your tips I have tried have worked beautifully! As I am a woman you make me not have to rely on anyone else. Your great for this do it yourself gal!!!! THANK YOU

[@LadybugAdventures]

Never tried rainx due to the price but I trust in Scotty

[@krisjanisk.5019]

Ladybug Adventures I tried it too years ago Good stuff Packed it on all my Vw passat B6 windows Works great. Works really good, "costs even better" 😂😂

[@krisjanisk.5019]

Ladybug Adventures and their anti rain wax is hella good.

[@gypsy10]

Ladybug Adventures Well, after this video they're going to raise the price even MORE! You wait and see.

[@nattadam8429]

I didn't till I drove from Florida to Jersey in March and needed something that wouldn't freeze. It cleans really good, and when it rains the water beads up and rolls off the windshield when driving.

[@aparkerm4599]

Everyone buy it my the barrel

[@kichansilva]

I love how Scotty uses his wife as a blind-tester. Lol

[@1benevolent900]

I mean that's why u get a wife and kids

[@TheRealChilly]

Oh so that's what women are for in relationships. I'll add it to the list. 🤣🤣😂😂😂

[@1benevolent900]

@@TheRealChilly for someone with the name chill you sure are anything but. It was a lighthearted joke that seems to have rustled your jimmies

[@TheRealChilly]

@@1benevolent900 I wasn't replying to your comment but to the OP. Plus I was also joining in on the joke. Sorry you didn't see that? I forgot to add the 😂😂😂🤣🤣 emoji.

[@ducaking]

really scientific testing!!!

[@WEB3Eli]

Walmart $2 Everywhere else $6-12

[@bennyblanco4008]

Don't sleep on Family dollar or Dollar General. 3 bucks and you don't have to stand in line for 45 minutes.

[@BigALdeek]

Benny Blanco it’s rainex also?

[@bennyblanco4008]

@@BigALdeek it has Rainx in it yea. It's orange. Same exact stuff scotty had. It works great.

[@williamdorsey2029]

I hate to admit shopping at WalMart but the last time I got it there it was about 3 or 4 dollars. Rainex is the best.

[@MrSTAYUP33]

@@williamdorsey2029 why would it matter if you shopped at walmart for window washing fluid? they dont sell it at the gucci store

[@erikpreston1805]

I’ve been using RainX for years, it’s works great. I buy gallons in the spring when it’s on sale.

[@zukoher]

I already use the rain x. Good to know it was a smart idea.

[@LiquidPlatinum12]

You need to give out more tips like these on what are good brand to use they are very useful!

[@marsmediapro]

I am totally w/ya on this one! I used to get the 99 cent stuff too, but when I drove a 1965 VW bus, I always applied the Rain-X treatment to the windshields, and the wipers were not so great. Now I drive a 2004 Honda Element and use what you recommend here- If there is a light mist, the water just beads up and rolls off!

[@petrmaly9087]

I mix mine at home. Methanol, water from the dehumidifier, a drop of dish soap and couple of drops of glycerin.

[@halfinchholes88]

I've been using Rain-X fluid for several years. Love it. Squirt the windshield while driving in the rain. Makes the water bead and run off fast. The lazy Man's windshield treatment!!

[@aldobega2649]

I love when people give me info that they took years to figure out! Thanks for sharing!

[@Fedproman]

He also took a tour of the Rain-X factory.

[@mac11380]

We used to make this for a company many years ago, from what I can remember, it was about 30% methanol, the rest water and a little blue dye.

[@timebandit9694]

Hi Scotty, I make my own stuff...1 1/2gallon water, 8 oz Dawn, 4 oz Rain X liquid, 4-8 oz alcohol - depending on temp...works great

[@Modernaire]

I think the cheap stuff also clogs the wiper system and sprayers with calcium deposits, etc. I noticed after using the cheap wiper fluid that it clogged my rear wiper sprayer, noticed green dried stuff on the nozzle. I sprayed a bit of wheel cleaner and it seemed to de-clogg the sprayer but thats it, no more cheap stuff. Much appreciated tip Scotty, thank you!

[@jollyrogerhobbies2386]

I found this stuff by accident 10 years ago or more now. Been using it ever since! I swear by this stuff. It is also a light De-icer. Its wonderful! If I take my car/truck in to get worked on, I ALWAYS tell the person not to put that blue SH*& in it. If they do. I make them siphon it all out and refill it with the rain-x at their OWN expense. I do not back down on that. That is how much I love this stuff!

[@josephgaviota]

Scotty, many of us _really_ appreciate how you find something that _works_ and is a reasonable price. :-)

[@malcolmdean6899]

The Tain-x works very well. The -35 F yellow Prestone deicer is amazing as it protects from re-freezing. Supposedly VW says not to use the rain-x as it fouls the sensor in the washer fluid tank.

[@CRAVEMAN-ol1gk]

I've used rain -x for years , I consider it a safety product , most of the time I dont even turn the wipers on , dont have to. Best windshield treatment ever!

[@jhuntosgarage]

Rain X has always been the best, even the small treatment bottles.

[@firstnamelastname776]

REV UP! YOUR KNOWLEDGE SCOTTY! I am surprised you have NOT mentioned that if you use the RAINX in cars that have a low washer fluid sensor in the washer fluid reservoir, that it eventually causes the sensor to malfunction !!!! and you will have a low washer fluid indicator light on your dash even when the reservoir is FULL !! very important to mention this Scotty!

[@c.a.g.3130]

So, what are you supposed to use? the cheap stuff?

[@PontoonGrandpa]

I love the Rainx washer fluid... works great and wipers seem to last longer

[@audrasupernova]

Silicone wipers last longer than rubber also 👍

[@cddagr]

I used to use the cheap stuff, and it ALWAYS froze on the windshield. Busted my new wipers and everything. I've been using the rain x stuff for over 2 years and it works like magic. Paired with their windshield wipers, is the best out there.

[@themechanic6117]

I second this , don't use the cheap stuff. Rainx product is good stuff

[@personperson9591]

I don't use their orange stuff I get the green one but I have been quite pleased with Rainx, does a better job at removing bugs than other brands and doesn't streak.

[@MrJamespeyton]

Scotty you give tips on just about everything car related. Your tips not only save time and money sometimes they help to avoid safety problems. Love all those hand gestures. You’d make a great choir director 😁

[@billthompson5644]

It froze on my windshield & in the sprayer hoses in International Falls. I started using the Prestone winter window wash, it's yellow it's the only thing that didn't freeze up for me. It gets cold up here in International Falls.

[@johnlincicum6390]

bill thompson I use the Prestone anti-freeze too! Great stuff!

[@billthompson5644]

John Lincicum Yeah it is great.

[@bensond32]

I thought it got cold up here in the Twin Cities, but Intl. Falls is way up there and way colder

[@thereviewer4173]

bill thompson I can confirm as a nationwide truck driver that the yellow Prestone liquid is legit for winter.

[@algrayson8965]

What do people in Point Barrow, Alaska use for windshield washer fluid? Russian aircraft use ethanol for deicing, not ethylene glycol.

[@ganjazz]

I bought this after watching this video last year & I loved it. Then weeks ago I had my Subaru serviced and they replaced my washer fluid with whatever brand they use and it was making my windshield blurry. I went to local Walmart & bought this for less than $3 and I'm happy again. Never going back to anything else.

[@homerotorresramirez6715]

Thanks for your efforts to taught us everything you know, you literally helped me with my first car oil change, greetings from Mexico!

[@aliasfred]

to "teach" us

[@spredhamr]

The Rain X is exactly the washer fluid I’ve been using for years. Works great!

[@mercuryoak2]

I like how you said about what is in washer fluid. Yeah thats not sunny D kids or orange juice. . Lol but yes ive used rain x myself . Especially when driving a tractor trailer heck going 60 to 65 mph the rain was flying off window my wipers were off . And I could see great. . Plus that all weather formula is great for ice and snow it wont really stick on glass. My dodge dynasty uses alot especially because one of the squirters broke and I made it work by putting the hose in the other squirter. Each wiper arm has 2 on my car and one broke so I moved it down to the other to make it function

[@kawkx500]

Been using that stuff since I 1st seen it on the shelf 20 years ago ... best stuff in the world .. I will promote that till the end .. every new car i get I will literally just run out the blue stuff that's in it in 5 minutes, just so I can put this in .. at highway speeds, you dont even really have to use your wipers at all, it just blows right off .. absolutely love it

[@BernonCars]

I use RainX too! It really is sweet!

[@mr.everything7344]

I'll try it. Never put much thought except to choose lowest freezing point... for that polar vortex!

[@RichQcCa]

Freezing part aside, if the cheap stuff is corrosive and the rainX has more methanol based on your sniff test, doesn't it make it more corrosive?

[@roberttruax7089]

I have used and love Rain-x it did me great as an over the road driver and a million miles driven!!!

[@HappyDude1]

Thats scotty no flowers for his wife but some good new whiper cleaner! Someone is getting it tonight 🤣

[@samsquantch14]

knightgangsta sounds like tim the tool man Taylor

[@chrissibborn4677]

Jees that's like me no flowers but I'll clean her car!

[@artemioruiz4263]

Scotty; You're something else man, that's why I always look for you're advice. Thank you. God bless.

[@carcamclips]

I love the technical term: "squirters". Lol

[@jacobsebastien3910]

I Love Squirter's ♥️

[@RobotMowerTricks]

I don't always agree with this guy... But it's nice to know when he agrees with me. I figured this out after about 3 years of having a car. Exactly these points and all of these points, all the way down to buying it at Walmart.

[@dp4auburn]

When i saw the title, I immediately thought, “Gotta be the orange rain-x.” Sure enough I was right. Been using this stuff for a while and there’s definitely nothing better I’ve found either. So now are you gonna do a windshield wiper video and let us in on what’s the best? Thanks

[@TraumaChaplain]

dp4auburn he already did one... silicone blades... forgot which brand.

[@scottykilmer]

thanks and yeah I did a video on that already, it's actually the only video of mine that ever went on trending 😂 kzbin.info/www/bejne/iaHHmJSeedVljck

[@wobblysauce]

The blades are great, but if you dont clean the windows occasionally the built up can still make the blades streak.

[@dp4auburn]

Scotty Kilmer oh cool. Thanks Scotty!

[@DiscoveryNewsNow]

dp4auburn please do the wiper video

[@curtiscf1986]

A Toyota Cressida? Man! I have not seen one of those for a long time. Toyota’s RWD car.

[@larryrubin5150]

Curtis Frew I had a 1989. . A Lexus in the making. Now the Avalon of course

[@lynheydt3304]

That’s back in the day when I was working on Datsun 810s

[@RockandrollNegro]

I had an 80 Cressida, and it was the biggest lemon that I ever bought. Spun bearings at 20k miles, threw a rod at 30k. New motor in 1981 that sludged up in two years. Traded it in on a new Nissan/Datsun Maxima (it had both badges that year) and got twenty five years out of the Maxima. Pennzoil oil changes every 3500 miles per the manual with a filter change. (The manual stated that the oil filter could be changed every other oil change but I thought that was pretty reckless.) It still ran when I sold it for $400.

[@micks336]

I had an 82 years ago and it was only firing on four cylinders we used to race that thing and beat out punk kids in cavaliers on just the 4. I got it for like 300 bucks. Then sold it for an ounce of weed. The other car I had was a rusted up old 318 v8 dodge aspen station wagon that would leave the Cavaliers in the dust too. It was so ugly.

[@Sctronic209]

Love the show Scotty

[@Mote78]

I’ve used the rain-x windshield cleaner for years. I don’t buy anything else. I can vouch for it.

[@goarmy69]

everything ive bought out here in california has said has something known to cause cancer in the state of california, even my alpine stereo 😂

[@JW--dc8ri]

I love how scotty does blind expiriments on his wife's car!

[@RM16585]

John Pierce testing cheap brake parts too lol!

[@PierreaSweedieCat]

When she susses him out, she might do experiments on him!

[@mahudnell28]

John Pierce 😂😄 Isn't that the truth!😅😄

[@samsen201]

Or wife being a "Teacher", you could say "He DARES to do that"!

[@PapaWheelie1]

Never gets anywhere close to freezing here - distilled gallon of water is 75 cents at Walmart and I just add touch of car wash soap. Any spots or drops that don’t get spread by the wipers evaporate away clean. Doesn’t spot up on black paint

[@lol123321123321]

PapaWheelie washer fluid isn't soap. It doesn't foam or spot

[@Cory989]

Your windshield must have spots all over it.

[@PapaWheelie1]

Cory90 - not with distilled water. It evaporates

[@lol123321123321]

PapaWheelie I get that part, it's the soap that can leave residue spots on hot days.

[@430Daytona]

I've been using this stuff for years. It's by far the best washer fluid out there!

[@spiffcats]

plus when it freezes it will split the jug, lines, and everything else that cant expand enough

[@lilibethdoherty295]

The best washer fluid is a gallon of tap water with a splash of white vinegar and Dawn dish soap it costs less than a penny a gallon !

[@Tacomaholic]

LOVE the Rain-X spray!

[@leonbaptiste2272]

It’s so crazy my wiper fluid ran out day before yesterday I came onto KZbin hoping @ScottyKilmer had a video and he did. I bought this today and it was way better than the one that it came from the dealership with. There wasn’t any noise. The one before it mad soo much noise on my windshield when the wiper was on. Thanks Scotty

[@Dinkydonky7]

Can confirm, this stuff is great

[@scottykilmer]

Congratulations, you have won! Email me at: [e-mail] with your full name and address, so I can mail you this windshield washer fluid! And thanks to all entrants, don't worry, there will be another giveaway this Monday!

[@Dinkydonky7]

Scotty Kilmer Thanks Scotty!

[@DarkGT]

That is German engineering right there, a Fanta that can clean windshields just amazing.

[@veg1run]

Dark GT Fanta was created by Coca-Cola during WW II, to be sold for profit and the replacement soft drink for Coke, since it had to be removed from German markets. Coca-Cola did not want to be associated with Germany, during the war, and decided to create Fanta, without admitting to it, and to continue reaping profits.

[@algrayson8965]

@@veg1run- Coca-Cola of Atlanta, Georgia, USA was and is the sole source worldwide of Coca-Cola syrup. During WWII it couldn't be shipped to German occupied Europe.

[@quadpit]

Scotty, I normally agree with you on your tips and tricks but I strongly disagree about using this product as over time it leaves a gunky film and at least in VW products at least in Ohio's climate. VW, and I am sure other vehicles have a fluid sensor in the windshield washer fluid bottle that I believe work by electrical resistance to tell you if you are out of fluid. When the fluid goes below the sensor a dash light comes on. Whatever's in this Rain-X fluid will coat the sensor and even full will light up the dash light because it coats the sensor making it think there's no fluid in the tank. I had to pull my washer fluid tank and noticed all of this orange residue on the sensor and bottom of the washer fluid bottle that was a nightmare to clean out. I used soap, water, isopropyl alcohol and finally mineral spirits and towels on sticks to finally get all of that orange gunk out. This was last year, so maybe they changed the formula but for me and others on our VW forums this stuff was horrible. After cleaning it all out, cleaning the sensor, and refilling with the correct fluid, all was fine again but I would have concerns for buildup in the pump and lines. Because of this issue I will stick with the other brands.

[@EvanA.]

What model and year VW do you have? I drive a VW Jetta 2014 and your comment piqued my interest.

[@quadpit]

2004 Golf TDI. Check the TDI and other forums and look for washer fluid light on when full or similar. Maybe it's only VW systems the orange Rain-X messes with but it's definitely an issue in them.

[@quadpit]

VW dealerships will charge you for a completely new washer fluid bottle and sensor because it's so hard to remove the waxy orange gunk out of there. I had a full day in trying to find a solvent strong enough to dissolve it and not hurt the plastic. To others this may just be a VW thing I don't know but I won't use it in anything since.

[@navret1707]

Been using this cleaner for several years. Works fine. Lasts a long time.

[@joshakaoger69]

Maybe so but the rain x blades aren't great ... The Bosch ones are awesome

[@mackey-5438]

Yep. Switched to Bosch blades and I agree they are great.

[@joshakaoger69]

Mackey - iv had one on my back window for years now... I was given a set of cheap blades and miss the good ones 😫

[@1989pulsar]

I disagree. I love the Rain-X Latitude wiper blades with repellency (Rain-X is treated on the wiper blade rubber). Lots of water beading for six months. Then time to replace. You are supposed to change your blades every six months anyway. Unless you like old hard blades that don't wipe well at all & make lots of noise.

[@joshakaoger69]

1989pulsar you can buy water needing fluid thought big whoop lol

[@joshakaoger69]

1989pulsar iv used Bosch after 6 months no issues one on my back window is years old still works good

[@AlexA-et8ki]

Anyone noticed how calm he is in this video?

[@clintoncraft4161]

This stuff also coats the low fluid sensor in some cars and the low fluid light will never go off again. I lost some of the function of my dash display in my Passat for years because of the stuff (it covers the compass and obscures other warning lights). Be careful, or you may have to remove and clean or replace the sensor to fix it (or ignore it and be angry about it for years, which was the way I approached the situation.... 😁

[@c.a.g.3130]

Personally, I recommend 50/50 Purple Power. Works great!!! No bugs, no nothing. Cleans all the way down to the metal.

[@wtk6069]

Reach in there with a small brush (toothbrush) and clean off the film.

[@dbzfan30]

I've had this fluid in my 2010 Jetta for some time and my low fluid light never turned on. Guess I'm lucky.

[@julioc8483]

Did the same on subaru sensor. Also caused fog like film when using wipers in the rain.. maybe got a bad batch , but wont use again

[@MarkHicks326]

Scotty Kilmer is the best spokesperson for life in the trenches. From Kentucky with much respect!

[@theboogeyman5736]

I don’t even have a car yet but I need that windshield cleaner!

[@Disney312]

I appreciate the fact that you provide every day tips for car care that those of us who are not mechanics can use! I took your tip from another video on the Rain X car cleaner and it works like a charm. Keep up the great work!

[@elliottmalone3949]

Bye bye tide pod challenge, Hello Rain-X all season

[@WhiteTiger333]

Elliott - LOL!

[@tjet500]

I have been using rain x on my car since 1975. When rain x windshield washer fluid came out this is what I use in all my cars.

[@nomyafiftyonefifty8081]

" I bought the cheapest and put it in my wife's car" lol.

[@michaelbaka4777]

I bought Rain-X windshield cleaner and had tried that. I thought it was pretty labor intensive!! You had to about polish the windshield to get it streak-free. But I trust Scotty!! So i'm gonna try just the squirter fluid. Thanks, Scotty! { I'm cheap,too! hahaha!}

[@stephenoliveau]

michael baka the cleaner has some of the actual rain repellent in it, or it used to. That's why it takes more buffing than most other cleaners. I use it because I'm a rainx fan boy, but any cleaner good cleaner is suitable to use before applying the actual rainx repellent.

[@diablocell]

The rain-x cleaner is too much labor and must be done after every rain. With this fluid you just hit it a couple times when it's not raining and you're good to go. You won't regret it

[@greenspiraldragon]

What he didn't tell you is that if your vehicle has a low washer fluid sensor the Rainx will coat the sensor and read low fluid all the time. Run some vinegar through it and it will clear up.

[@luissonoma6255]

How long did it take for the sensors to be coated?

[@ralfie8801]

It doesn’t happen with all of them, just a few. You’re just lucky. I’ve never had a problem in the 12 years ive had my ‘07 Duramax, most of that with rain x washer fluid in it.