3 Ways to Teach You to Make Windshield Washer Fluid - wikiHow

Windshield washer fluid is used by every driver. If you have a cheap windshield washer fluid that you can buy right away, or if you love DIY and want to make your own, then you should read this article.

Method 1

Windscreen washer fluid

3 Ways to Teach You to Make Windshield Washer Fluid - wikiHow

1. Mix one part window cleaner with two parts water.

3 Ways to Teach You to Make Windshield Washer Fluid - wikiHow

2. Mix well and add to machine.

Method 2

Soap for dishes

3 Ways to Teach You to Make Windshield Washer Fluid - wikiHow

1. Fill a 3.8 liter bottle with water.

3 Ways to Teach You to Make Windshield Washer Fluid - wikiHow

2. Add another tablespoon of dish soap.

3 Ways to Teach You to Make Windshield Washer Fluid - wikiHow

3. Once evenly mixed, add to machine.

Method 3

Vinegar (antifreeze)

(Recommended only in cold weather, at high temperatures vinegar will boil and fill your car with an unpleasant smell)

3 Ways to Teach You to Make Windshield Washer Fluid - wikiHow

1. Mix equal parts white vinegar and water.

3 Ways to Teach You to Make Windshield Washer Fluid - wikiHow

2. Once evenly mixed, add to machine.

Method 4

Ammonia (antifreeze)

3 Ways to Teach You to Make Windshield Washer Fluid - wikiHow

1. Mix one part non-foaming ammonia and three parts water. This ratio produces ammonia, which works well, and you can dilute it if temperature is not so low.

3 Ways to Teach You to Make Windshield Washer Fluid - wikiHow

2. Once evenly mixed, add to machine.

Method 5

Isopropyl alcohol (antifreeze)

3 Ways to Teach You to Make Windshield Washer Fluid - wikiHow

1. Add one ounce of flour to a 3.8 liter jar.

3 Ways to Teach You to Make Windshield Washer Fluid - wikiHow

2. Pour 1.3 liters of 70% or 1/4 90% isopropanol into tank.

3 Ways to Teach You to Make Windshield Washer Fluid - wikiHow

3. Fill jar with water.

3 Ways to Teach You to Make Windshield Washer Fluid - wikiHow

4. Once evenly mixed, add to machine.

Method 6

Rubbing alcohol (antifreeze)

3 Ways to Teach You to Make Windshield Washer Fluid - wikiHow

1. Pour 3 cups of rubbing alcohol into a 3.8 liter jar.

3 Ways to Teach You to Make Windshield Washer Fluid - wikiHow

2. Add 10 more cups of water.

3 Ways to Teach You to Make Windshield Washer Fluid - wikiHow

3. Add another tablespoon of laundry detergent.

3 Ways to Teach You to Make Windshield Washer Fluid - wikiHow

4. Once evenly mixed, add to machine.

Method 7

Methanol (antifreeze)

3 Ways to Teach You to Make Windshield Washer Fluid - wikiHow

1. Mix one part methanol with nine parts water.

3 Ways to Teach You to Make Windshield Washer Fluid - wikiHow

2. Once evenly mixed, add to machine.

3 Ways to Teach You to Make Windshield Washer Fluid - wikiHow

3. You can add a tablespoon of laundry detergent to enhance cleaning effect.

Method 8

Fuel line antifreeze/Epsom salt (freeze protection)

3 Ways to Teach You to Make Windshield Washer Fluid - wikiHow

1. Add 1/2 cup fuel line antifreeze to 3.8 liter canister.

3 Ways to Teach You to Make Windshield Washer Fluid - wikiHow

2. Add 1/2 tablespoon of dish soap.

3 Ways to Teach You to Make Windshield Washer Fluid - wikiHow

3. Add another cup of Epsom salts.

3 Ways to Teach You to Make Windshield Washer Fluid - wikiHow

4. Fill jar with water.

3 Ways to Teach You to Make Windshield Washer Fluid - wikiHow

5. Once evenly mixed, add to machine.

Tips

  • Leave antifreeze outdoors overnight to test its effectiveness. If antifreeze freezes in morning, you need to add a little. You also need to store antifreeze out of reach of animals and small children.
  • If you want to use your windshield washer fluid at higher temperatures, you can dilute it to make it last longer.
  • Use distilled water as your windshield washer fluid. If distilled water is not used, minerals in water can clog vehicle's spray nozzles. In non-freezing regions, use completely distilled water so that no impurities remain.