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[SP_3.2]

Over the past few days could not get any water out of jets for screen and lights. Using the VX screen wash. I think the jet heaters are on all the time :question..
Is there a best % Screenwash to water mix to use in the -weather that we are having to keep them working.
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Thanks
Steve

[RobG]

I use 50/50 irrespective of time of year, never froze on me. -4 this morning screenwash still liquid form

[Auto Addict]

I use 50/50 irrespective of time of year, never froze on me. -4 this morning screenwash still liquid form

Same here.

[Jimbob]

i run at a guestimate of about 25% screenwash in the winter, much less in the summer

[Kneepad]

Best % is as the manufacturers of the screenwash advise. Some come prediluted ready to use, others must be diluted per recommendations.

Sounds more like your filter is blocked, easy to clean:

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1152616577

[SP_3.2]

Cool thanks all , Will pick up a 5L of screenwash and check the fillter

[Marks DTM Calib]

i run at a guestimate of about 25% screenwash in the winter, much less in the summer

Snap 

[Andy B]

I drained the Astra's bottle to the floor when I was sorting out its washer pump, the 25%-ish mix I have in my cars started to freeze on the ground within about 5 or 10 mins.  :-?

[Welung666]

Over the past few days could not get any water out of jets for screen and lights. Using the VX screen wash. I think the jet heaters are on all the time :question..
Is there a best % Screenwash to water mix to use in the -weather that we are having to keep them working.
 .

Thanks
Steve

Just to correct you Steve, the jet heaters only work when the heated rear screen is on

[Jimbob]

Over the past few days could not get any water out of jets for screen and lights. Using the VX screen wash. I think the jet heaters are on all the time :question..
Is there a best % Screenwash to water mix to use in the -weather that we are having to keep them working.
 .

Thanks
Steve

Just to correct you Steve, the jet heaters only work when the heated rear screen is on

think they are permanent on facelifts  :-/

Ive found VX's opticlean much better than macro's specials at freeze resisting too, and general cleaning ability

Suppose its like comparing tesco's own washing up liquid to fairy  :-/

[Marks DTM Calib]

Over the past few days could not get any water out of jets for screen and lights. Using the VX screen wash. I think the jet heaters are on all the time :question..
Is there a best % Screenwash to water mix to use in the -weather that we are having to keep them working.
 .

Thanks
Steve

Just to correct you Steve, the jet heaters only work when the heated rear screen is on

Nah, always on when the ignition is on 

[tunnie]

i've not topped up the washer bottle since the summer   

[Jimbob]

i've not topped up the washer bottle since the summer   

mmmm nice stagnent water, warmed and cooled, warmed and cooled, must be teaming with lovely bacteria

[tunnie]

i've not topped up the washer bottle since the summer   

mmmm nice stagnent water, warmed and cooled, warmed and cooled, must be teaming with lovely bacteria

Could explain the poor odour when I used the washers couple of weeks ago!

[Jimbob]

if it smells, id really pull the plug and flush the tank out.