The Best Windshield Wiper Fluid in the World and Why

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The Best Windshield Wiper Fluid in the World and Why

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Windshield wiper fluid. The best windshield wiper fluid in the world and why, review and DIY with Scotty Kilmer. How to clean windshield. Rain-x windshield wiper fluid review. Why not to use diy windshield washer fluid in your car. Homemade wiper fluid failure. What's in wiper fluid? How to clean windshield sprayer. Windshield wiper fluid review. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 50 years.
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1. The Mechanic Monday Giveaway will begin July 16th at 7 am CST and run for six days, ending on July 22nd at 9 am CST.
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@scottykilmer 6 жыл бұрын

⬇️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 6 жыл бұрын

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

@type2523 6 жыл бұрын

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

@Mecánico358 6 жыл бұрын

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 6 жыл бұрын

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

@ronb2482 6 жыл бұрын

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

@maryvidaurri3141 6 жыл бұрын

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 5 жыл бұрын

Who else read window? 😂😂

@davidweum9334 5 жыл бұрын

Continue watching KZfaq. 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 KZfaq 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 2 жыл бұрын

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

@MarkSmith-js2pu 2 жыл бұрын

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

@Gh0st_ZX6R 2 жыл бұрын

@@aaronalbert6985 me too

@zekebkelley15 3 жыл бұрын

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

@Smith6265 3 жыл бұрын

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

@andrewm8831 3 жыл бұрын

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

@haha...Noice. 2 жыл бұрын

bro same

@aahsigh8706 6 ай бұрын

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 6 ай бұрын

Absolutely

@thebuda01 5 жыл бұрын

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

@irishcountryman4866 4 жыл бұрын

Have you tried prestone?

@boneshaker8156 3 жыл бұрын

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

@plumbingstuffinoregon2471 5 жыл бұрын

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 5 жыл бұрын

Lmao 😂 😂 😂

@romansroad2007 5 жыл бұрын

Same here for tailgating people too

@NinaBabyTV 4 жыл бұрын

Random Stuff In Oregon LOL

@jdsd744 4 жыл бұрын

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

@windowgecko 4 жыл бұрын

Put oil in that squirter....

@mattbrand5404 6 жыл бұрын

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

@scottykilmer 6 жыл бұрын

thanks for the support!

@kraziecatclady 3 жыл бұрын

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 4 ай бұрын

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

@j.k.7807 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@JavyMedina 5 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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

@Zecrid. 6 жыл бұрын

It does look delicious though...

@MrTheHillfolk 6 жыл бұрын

Zecrid Looks like some delicious sunny d

@chilman6461 6 жыл бұрын

MrHillfolk I was thinking the same

@Danny13243 6 жыл бұрын

I'd add it to my Tide Pod cereal.

@Jrome4life 6 жыл бұрын

Kool-aid

@SourGrey 5 жыл бұрын

Lol

@nicolasklemanski6863 5 жыл бұрын

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.

@SlingingLead 5 жыл бұрын

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

@workonitm8 4 жыл бұрын

California ??? Now known as North Mexico !

@tolpacourt 4 жыл бұрын

@@workonitm8 And Chinafornia.

@yammmit 3 жыл бұрын

@@tolpacourt lol what

@kichansilva 6 жыл бұрын

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

@1benevolent900 5 жыл бұрын

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

@TheRealChilly 5 жыл бұрын

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

@1benevolent900 5 жыл бұрын

@@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 5 жыл бұрын

@@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 5 жыл бұрын

really scientific testing!!!

@SteelJM1 6 жыл бұрын

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 5 жыл бұрын

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

@joshhayl7459 5 жыл бұрын

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 5 жыл бұрын

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

@paulpower7018 5 жыл бұрын

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

@-MrRichBiker1967 5 жыл бұрын

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

@WEB3Eli 5 жыл бұрын

Walmart $2 Everywhere else $6-12

@bennyblanco4008 5 жыл бұрын

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

@BigALdeek 5 жыл бұрын

Benny Blanco it’s rainex also?

@bennyblanco4008 5 жыл бұрын

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

@williamdorsey2029 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

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

@nomyafiftyonefifty8081 Жыл бұрын

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

@XMetalMatter 6 жыл бұрын

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 6 жыл бұрын

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 6 жыл бұрын

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 6 жыл бұрын

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 6 жыл бұрын

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 6 жыл бұрын

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 5 жыл бұрын

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

@rtm6930 5 жыл бұрын

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.

@erikpreston1805 7 ай бұрын

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

@dhblan8591 5 жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

True

@bradleysteeves7891 7 ай бұрын

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

@samuelschrader6568 5 жыл бұрын

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!!!

@jeffanderlik7695 5 жыл бұрын

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!!!

@RVH-io3dr 7 ай бұрын

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

@davidwebb091370 6 жыл бұрын

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 6 жыл бұрын

Your funny and informative!

@SUGAR_XYLER 6 жыл бұрын

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

@yammmit 3 жыл бұрын

@@sonnijc You’re*

@Jeragon186 3 жыл бұрын

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

@KronicDaydreamZ 3 жыл бұрын

@@Jeragon186 its rain x of course it worked

@timdouglass9831 6 жыл бұрын

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 6 жыл бұрын

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

@austinschlatter4726 6 жыл бұрын

you mean.... bugslaughter? O_o

@lovemylifeflorida2641 5 жыл бұрын

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 5 жыл бұрын

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

@MikeDHasSkills 5 жыл бұрын

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

@Tropicanax7x 3 жыл бұрын

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 :(

@MongoMan693 5 жыл бұрын

Scotty, I've been using Rain-x all season for over 10+ years, before that I would spread/polish the early Rain-ex "juice" directly on the windshield. All their products are awesome, at highway speeds I don't need to use my wipers, the water just beads off. You are absolutely, 100% correct with this recommendation, the stuff works and is worth the investment! Thanks and keep up with the great content.

@junqueboi387 6 жыл бұрын

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 6 жыл бұрын

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 6 жыл бұрын

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 6 жыл бұрын

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 6 жыл бұрын

Andrew Gabriel they have a winter version and a summer version

@EB-dr4dd 6 жыл бұрын

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.

@jamcastillo01 6 жыл бұрын

You gotta love this guy giving out info to help people

@divindave6117 Жыл бұрын

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

@mac11380 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@ClusterHeadSurvivor 6 жыл бұрын

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 6 жыл бұрын

ClusterHeadSurvivor I thought that dries out the rubber.

@ronvalley1973 6 жыл бұрын

he actually made a video on how to clean wiper blades

@Hassan-ww8jf 6 жыл бұрын

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

@OhighOSkater 6 жыл бұрын

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

@janinebost3140 3 жыл бұрын

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

@zukoher 5 жыл бұрын

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

@LadybugAdventures 6 жыл бұрын

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

@krisjanisk.5019 6 жыл бұрын

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 6 жыл бұрын

Ladybug Adventures and their anti rain wax is hella good.

@gypsy10 6 жыл бұрын

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

@nattadam8429 6 жыл бұрын

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 6 жыл бұрын

Everyone buy it my the barrel

@timcastle165 6 жыл бұрын

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 6 жыл бұрын

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 6 жыл бұрын

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

@timcastle165 6 жыл бұрын

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.

@Modernaire 5 жыл бұрын

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!

@Annie122950 6 ай бұрын

I saw this video before I went to the store to get wiper fluid. I know I got the best.

@carcamclips 6 жыл бұрын

I love the technical term: "squirters". Lol

@jacobsebastien3910 4 жыл бұрын

I Love Squirter's ♥️

@-l_gavin_l- 6 жыл бұрын

RainX products usually are pretty great.

@dollazNzentz 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@CRAVEMAN-ol1gk 5 жыл бұрын

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!

@HappyDude1 6 жыл бұрын

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

@samsquantch14 6 жыл бұрын

knightgangsta sounds like tim the tool man Taylor

@chrissibborn4677 6 жыл бұрын

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

@LiquidPlatinum12 6 жыл бұрын

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

@AlexA-et8ki 5 жыл бұрын

Anyone noticed how calm he is in this video?

@cddagr 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@aldobega2649 5 жыл бұрын

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

@Fedproman 4 жыл бұрын

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

@jdjd2465 6 жыл бұрын

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

@marsmediapro 2 жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@dangoedeke2902 8 ай бұрын

I always quote you when talking about cars. Glad to have you in the Great State of Tennessee!

@Wittyusername82 6 жыл бұрын

I’ve been using this stuff for years, it truly is the best out there.

@silvergrizzly316 6 жыл бұрын

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

@kirara4953 6 жыл бұрын

Silver Grizzly Manchanic, clever

@yolsclassics6347 6 жыл бұрын

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

@malcolmdean6899 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@ganjazz 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@moonlighter6 6 жыл бұрын

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

@psdaengr911 6 жыл бұрын

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

@Yhrim70 5 жыл бұрын

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 5 жыл бұрын

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.

@jamespastore3597 8 ай бұрын

Good to know this. This Winter the sprayers on my car froze and they wouldn't squirt. Didn't know the Rainex didn't freeze. Thanks, Scotty.

@lynnmartz8739 5 жыл бұрын

I had to keep playing the part where Scotty says "I used to be really cheap; yeah isn't that a shocker". Still chuckling over that. Thank you Scotty for all you do for us.

@josephgaviota 5 жыл бұрын

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

@JW--dc8ri 6 жыл бұрын

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

@RM16585 6 жыл бұрын

John Pierce testing cheap brake parts too lol!

@PierreaSweedieCat 6 жыл бұрын

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

@mahudnell28 6 жыл бұрын

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

@samsen201 6 жыл бұрын

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

@MrJamespeyton 3 жыл бұрын

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 😁

@tjet500 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@dp4auburn 6 жыл бұрын

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 6 жыл бұрын

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

@scottykilmer 6 жыл бұрын

thanks and yeah I did a video on that already, it's actually the only video of mine that ever went on trending 😂 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/idaUmsSZqdaWh5s.html

@wobblysauce 6 жыл бұрын

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

@dp4auburn 6 жыл бұрын

Scotty Kilmer oh cool. Thanks Scotty!

@lisaadler507 6 жыл бұрын

dp4auburn please do the wiper video

@jhuntosgarage 6 жыл бұрын

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

@Mote78 5 жыл бұрын

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

@mikepatrick8017 7 ай бұрын

Scotty is so funny but makes a hell of a lot of sense! Highly value his knowledge!!

@firstnamelastname776 5 жыл бұрын

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 5 жыл бұрын

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

@billthompson5644 6 жыл бұрын

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 6 жыл бұрын

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

@billthompson5644 6 жыл бұрын

John Lincicum Yeah it is great.

@bensond32 6 жыл бұрын

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

@thereviewer4173 6 жыл бұрын

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

@algrayson8965 5 жыл бұрын

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

@roberttruax7089 3 жыл бұрын

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

@PontoonGrandpa 5 жыл бұрын

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

@audrasupernova 3 жыл бұрын

Silicone wipers last longer than rubber also 👍

@Indigo_gt86 6 жыл бұрын

I love when he rings the bell.

@JDMHaze 6 жыл бұрын

Indigo Rico Yes that never gets old, not even almost

@Sctronic209 6 жыл бұрын

Love the show Scotty

@timebandit9694 5 жыл бұрын

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

@goarmy69 4 жыл бұрын

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

@jollyrogerhobbies2386 4 жыл бұрын

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!

@homerotorresramirez6715 5 жыл бұрын

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

@aliasfred 3 жыл бұрын

to "teach" us

@kawkx500 4 жыл бұрын

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

@leonbaptiste2272 3 жыл бұрын

It’s so crazy my wiper fluid ran out day before yesterday I came onto KZfaq 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

@billyjoe3309 6 жыл бұрын

Scotty, my blinker has stopped working on my left side. How do I fill up my blinker fluid resorvoir? Please help!

@scottyhaines4226 6 жыл бұрын

Billy Joe you need new return springs too

@alexp974 6 жыл бұрын

You add the blinker fluid to the engine oil, it has smart nano tech that automatically separates and goes to the blinker fluid circuit.

@johnwyman6331 6 жыл бұрын

You need to find some left hand blinker fluid, as opposed to right hand blinker fluid. It's pretty hard to find in stores though. You might have to find it through the Chinese version of Amazon.

@cyantwo936 6 жыл бұрын

Billy Joe Cut your losses, low running blinker fluid usually means your transmission is destroyed. You might be able to salvage it with some seafoam in the glove box.

@freedomfirst5420 6 жыл бұрын

Billy Joe, haven't heard that in a while. lol

@theboogeyman5736 6 жыл бұрын

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

@halfinchholes88 4 жыл бұрын

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!!

@harveyh3696 6 жыл бұрын

What product made doesn't cause cancer in California?

@quadpit 6 жыл бұрын

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. 6 жыл бұрын

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

@quadpit 6 жыл бұрын

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 6 жыл бұрын

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.

@LeeLong121 5 жыл бұрын

I love rain-x too. Rain-x decided to change their formula and came out with the 2-in-1 glass cleaner/repellent. It does not last as long as the first formula. I think it only last about 2 weeks. Now Rain-x brought it back naming it Rain-x Original. For a while I only found the rain-x that did not have Original printed on it in one place where I live. I think that store had it sitting on their shelves for years and hardly any one bought it from their store. Rain-x Original is now sold everywhere. Thanks Rain-x for bring it back.

@merdith6 5 жыл бұрын

I bought the orange rain x washer fluid after watching this video and after a few months using it wow it really works.

@joshakaoger69 6 жыл бұрын

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

@mackey-5438 6 жыл бұрын

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

@joshakaoger69 6 жыл бұрын

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 6 жыл бұрын

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 6 жыл бұрын

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

@joshakaoger69 6 жыл бұрын

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

@keithc728 6 жыл бұрын

That stuff actually does work that good. And it also helps clean off a light frost coating too.

@psdaengr911 6 жыл бұрын

But doesn't effectively melt off rapidly accumulating snow.

@TheUnknownHarbingers 3 жыл бұрын

i always thought the same like Scotty, but then I came across this video and I had just been given my mom's old car. When I ran the wipers and sprayed the windshield fluid I swear it just smeared all over the window and just made it worse. So i emptied out the rest of what was in there and refilled it with this stuff and ran it for a little while. All of a sudden the smearing was all gone. Just replaced the wipers now I'm all set.

@ram0166 8 ай бұрын

Been using it for years. It’s definitely the best. It’s the only one I’ve found that doesn’t freeze up in the lines. I tried switching to cheaper a couple times and the others suck.

@spredhamr 5 жыл бұрын

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

@mercuryoak2 6 жыл бұрын

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

@marystutsman8208 9 ай бұрын

The most overlooked safety item on the car, a clean windshield...perfect!

@pablocardone214 3 жыл бұрын

I just bought a used 2012 Mercedes-Benz ml350. Needless to say, I'm testing all your suggestions. Even this... I'll keep you posted when something brakes at my expense....lol! Keep it going. Your U.S. Marine combat vet of Iraq war-Pablo from New Orleans.

@fargeeks 2 жыл бұрын

You bought a benz used??

@pablocardone214 2 жыл бұрын

@@fargeeks y

@elliottmalone3949 5 жыл бұрын

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

@WhiteTiger333 5 жыл бұрын

Elliott - LOL!

@4ney 6 жыл бұрын

I'm pretty sure my local mechanic topped off my windshield washer fluid with water, so I was looking for some good cleaning fluid. Gonna try this rainX stuff

@ThesexyMrX 6 жыл бұрын

they like to top off my stuff too, with my rainx, it looked a gross brown after. now i tell them dont touch it!