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On Wed, 30 Nov 2005 10:42:47 -0000, "The One"
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"Avanti" wrote in message
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"Avanti" wrote in message
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I wanted to get some screenwash (green) solution, In the past I am
lead
to
believe the 99 onwards VW use some 'thinner' solution that does not
clog
the
jets, anyways VW is shut today, are there any alternative brands to
use?
TIA


I use Halford own brand, non dillute and rated down to minus 8, good
for
clearing frost and ice off the windscreen easily.

I got some oe yesterday, had to get 3* 500ml cos i never had any cash
was
2.46ukp and vw didn't accept card payment below 5ukp :-(

I have the fan spray nozzles and was informed by a non vw employee that
the
other stuff can clog the nozzles, trouble is already the rear nozzle is
hardly pumping up the screen after only 8k5 miles :-( it's not frozen
btw.


The halfords stuff is thin anyway so no clogging problems there. Its nice
to
see people in the car park at night scraping their windows off while I
sit
there and spray for a few seconds.

Can heated washer jets be post fitted easily (and at a reasonable
price ) ??

Robert

Well not sure about that one, I am assuming heated washer jets won't heat
the water in the tubes which would freeze anyway.

Avanti wrote:


I have the fan spray nozzles and was informed by a non vw employee that the
other stuff can clog the nozzles, trouble is already the rear nozzle is
hardly pumping up the screen after only 8k5 miles :-( it's not frozen btw.


Get that checked. The mk4 (and most other VW's) have a common failing in
the rear wiper.

http://www.golfmk4.co.uk/rear_screen_washer_repair.htm