Drivers have found a great way to drastically save on antifreeze
- January 5, 2024
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In winter we look under the hood of the car many times more often than in summer: we have to refill the windshield washer almost every day. The
In winter we look under the hood of the car many times more often than in summer: we have to refill the windshield washer almost every day. The roads are muddy and according to good tradition, half of the purchased fluid flies through the entire engine compartment onto the asphalt. However, experienced drivers solved this problem long ago by spending just pennies and a few minutes. How, says the portal “AvtoVzglyad”.
Every year in November, markets and roadside stalls are transformed: the “antifreeze season” begins. Rich or poor, you buy it anyway, because the glass covers immediately and it is impossible to drive with the instruments – the traffic is busy. Whether the domestic driver wants it or not, the amount of winter washer fluid consumed usually corresponds to fuel consumption. But not all antifreeze products purchased end up in the right place.
It’s cold, dirty, dark, the bus is slippery and there are air bubbles in the system. Together, these reasons mean that some of the paid “chemicals” are not sent to the tank, where they belong, but directly to the timing belt, after which they flow along the components and assemblies and remain as stains on the timing belt. asphalt. It is a shame? There is a little, but these are drops! However, for five to six winter months, these drops can amount to thousands of rubles, especially if you buy the liquid at a gas station. Is it possible to solve the problem? Certainly!
There are experienced and professional analysts, experts in their field and simply smart drivers who fill up ‘full’ every morning during warm-up by taking a can of pre-purchased windshield washer fluid from the trunk. How many are there? The correct answer is units. After all, the average driver remembers that the tank is empty in two cases: when the corresponding icon on the dashboard lights up or the washer nozzles stop delivering life-giving moisture to a dirty windshield.
Then – everyday life: an attempt to quickly find a spot on the snowy side of the road, so as not to get hit by a camera, a quick sprint from the passenger compartment into the largest puddle, digging in the trunk, back into the passenger compartment – the hood must be opened – and then pour antifreeze, three quarters of which vainly scatter in clear splashes.
But truly thoughtful drivers, who soberly assess reality, have long found a way to avoid spilling half a can of washer fluid: at everyone’s favorite Chinese flea market they sell a special universal cap for the reservoir, which when opened turns into a handy funnel. Brilliantly simple! And it costs a hundred dollars on market day.
The filler neck is different for all brands, so before buying you need to measure the existing one, then simply order the desired model, wait for the package and install the “device” in the right place in a few minutes. By the way, it is better to do this in a warm place – the underground parking garage of a shopping center is more than suitable – so that the plastic does not crack during installation. A characteristic click tells you that everything is set correctly, as well as the beginning of a new era of comfort and savings.
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Every year in November, markets and roadside stalls are transformed: the “antifreeze season” begins. Rich or poor, you buy it anyway, because the glass covers immediately and it is impossible to drive with the instruments – the traffic is busy. Whether the domestic driver wants it or not, the amount of winter washer fluid consumed usually corresponds to fuel consumption. But not all antifreeze products purchased end up in the right place.
It’s cold, dirty, dark, the bus is slippery and there are air bubbles in the system. Together, these reasons mean that some of the paid “chemicals” are not sent to the tank, where they belong, but directly to the timing belt, after which they flow along the components and assemblies and remain as stains on the timing belt. asphalt. It is a shame? There is a little, but these are drops! However, for five to six winter months, these drops can amount to thousands of rubles, especially if you buy the liquid at a gas station. Is it possible to solve the problem? Certainly!
There are experienced and professional analysts, experts in their field and simply smart drivers who fill up ‘full’ every morning during warm-up by taking a can of pre-purchased windshield washer fluid from the trunk. How many are there? The correct answer is units. After all, the average driver remembers that the tank is empty in two cases: when the corresponding icon on the dashboard lights up or the washer nozzles stop delivering life-giving moisture to a dirty windshield.
Then – everyday life: an attempt to quickly find a spot on the snowy side of the road, so as not to get hit by a camera, a quick sprint from the passenger compartment into the largest puddle, digging in the trunk, back into the passenger compartment – the hood must be opened – and then pour antifreeze, three quarters of which vainly scatter in clear splashes.
But truly thoughtful drivers, who soberly assess reality, have long found a way to avoid spilling half a can of washer fluid: at everyone’s favorite Chinese flea market they sell a special universal cap for the reservoir, which when opened turns into a handy funnel. Brilliantly simple! And it costs a hundred dollars on market day.
The filler neck is different for all brands, so before buying you need to measure the existing one, then simply order the desired model, wait for the package and install the “device” in the right place in a few minutes. By the way, it is better to do this in a warm place – the underground parking garage of a shopping center is more than suitable – so that the plastic does not crack during installation. A characteristic click tells you that everything is set correctly, as well as the beginning of a new era of comfort and savings.
Source: Avto Vzglyad
Donald Salinas is an experienced automobile journalist and writer for Div Bracket. He brings his readers the latest news and developments from the world of automobiles, offering a unique and knowledgeable perspective on the latest trends and innovations in the automotive industry.
