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Windshield Washer Fluid, Checking Freeze Protection And Filling

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

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NOTE: Read the bright/ark boundary to obtain an accurate reading for the following tests.

-- Place a drop of water in the glass with the pipette. The bright/dark boundary can be clearly recognized on the "WATERLINE".

-- Check concentration of anti-freeze additive using refractometer T10007 A.

The scale -4- of the refractometer is designed specifically for windshield washer concentrate G 052 164.

Fig 2: Identifying Refractometer T10007 Scales
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Mixture ratio

Freeze protection to Windshield washer fluid concentrate G 052 164 Water
1.4°F/-0.4°F (-17/-18°C) 1 part 3 part
-7.6°F/-9.4°F (-22/-23°C) 1 part 2 part
-34.6°F/-36.4°F (-37/-38°C) 1 part 1 part

Filling with fluid

NOTE:

Windshield washer fluid concentrate G 052 164 protects the spray nozzles, the windshield washer fluid reservoir and the hoses from freezing.

All vehicles with fan type spray jets must be filled with Windshield Washer Fluid Concentrate G 052 164 because this fluid has a low viscosity at negative temperatures. The complicated spray jet system could otherwise become blocked due to crystallized washer fluid that can affect the fan pattern of the spray jet. Windshield washer fluid concentrate G 052 164 assures that the nozzles remain functional even at very low temperatures.

Use windshield washer concentrate G 052 164 in the warmer periods of the year also. The powerful cleanser removes wax and oil deposits from the windshield.

Freeze protection (anti-freeze) must be guaranteed to approximately -13°F (-25°C) (approximately -31°F (-35°C) in countries with an arctic climate) in the washer system.