VW windscreen washer additive

[K1W1]

I have been given a bottle of the stuff (Silver 1 litre bottle - Windscreen Clear Concentrate) to use but there is no instructions on it.
Does anybody know what the correct ratio to add it to water is?
Thanks.

[Flipper Dog]

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Try this. 4 parts water to 1 part concentrate.

[K1W1]

Thanks for that.

[The_Hawk]

I just went down to grab some form the VW parts place while I was doing other things. At $10 for 1L it's not all that cheap compared to the off the shelf stuff since you use much much more, so it is more expensive.... might have to look into getting it in bulk wholesale instead

What got me is that it's "highly flamable"... call me crazy, but that just makes me want it more

[K1W1]

At $10 for 1L it's not all that cheap compared to the off the shelf stuff since you use much much more, so it is more expensive....

Mine was no charge from a friend who had a couple of bottles. Apparently his dealer gives him one at each service.

[Transporter]

I use Sonax Clear View in 5L concentrate it is a bargain, got a small bottle of the same product as a measuring device and refill it when I run out.

[The_Hawk]

I'm on the hunt for some of the VW genuine washer fluid as it seems the wife is tearing through it.

VW Part Number: G 052 164 M2

Anyone know if there is a larger bottle/drum than the 1L silver bottles and where one might procure it. I'm reading about prices from $7 - $11 in my travels although haven't had any confirmations from a dealer/supplier (other than the $10 and change the local place want for a bottle).

So anyone know where I could get my hands on this stuff?

[Dyldo]

Mine was no charge from a friend who had a couple of bottles. Apparently his dealer gives him one at each service.

McGrath Liverpool give the balance of the bottle they use on your car for service as well. they also chuck in a bunch of mints, although that could be a personal hygeine hint

[The_Hawk]

From what I hear Mercede's do the mint thing as well... As for balance of the bottle, at empty it's pretty much a full bottle, then add water AFAIK.

[DMS_Dan]

I just went down to grab some form the VW parts place while I was doing other things. At $10 for 1L it's not all that cheap compared to the off the shelf stuff since you use much much more, so it is more expensive.... might have to look into getting it in bulk wholesale instead

What got me is that it's "highly flamable"... call me crazy, but that just makes me want it more

The highly flammable will be the alcohol that's most likely in it. The same stuff that will strip your wax or sealant once it hits your paint.

[The_Hawk]

The highly flammable will be the alcohol that's most likely in it. The same stuff that will strip your wax or sealant once it hits your paint.

I'm open to suggestions for alternatives that won't clog up the nozzels?

[DMS_Dan]

I just use water. I've not yet had an issue with it. If your worried about algae growth then once it empties out mix up some alcohol solution run it through and then wash the car. The P21S washer booster is meant to be pretty friendly.

[Transporter]

I'm open to suggestions for alternatives that won't clog up the nozzels?

Give Sonax a go, you can buy in small bottle, to try it first. I didn't notice any difference when the original washer additive run out in our cars and I started to use the alternative (first it was Vaico brand very similar to Sonax, later I switched to Sonax since I can get it in 5L). I'm sure once you try it you will like it. It is made in Germany. I found Sonax car care products really good. My favorite is their wheel cleaner, it turns purple when it is ready to be rinsed off.

[The_Hawk]

The local AutoPro has the little bottle (but not the 5L). At $3 for a little bottle (or 2 for a full water tank) it's not all that much cheaper than the VW stuff. I'm assuming the 5L is substantially less per Litre. I'm also keen on trying a new wheel cleaner since I'm yet to find one I really like.

On a side note, anyone happen to know when the low level warning light comes on in a MY10 Multivan? (ie how much is left inside at that point?)

[Transporter]

The local AutoPro has the little bottle (but not the 5L). At $3 for a little bottle (or 2 for a full water tank) it's not all that much cheaper than the VW stuff. I'm assuming the 5L is substantially less per Litre. I'm also keen on trying a new wheel cleaner since I'm yet to find one I really like.

On a side note, anyone happen to know when the low level warning light comes on in a MY10 Multivan? (ie how much is left inside at that point?)

The 5L is around $50 trade from Penrite (1:100 concentrate). The wheel cleaner is similar price for 5L and $75 for 25L.