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Jamie Mac · 01-14-2012, 10:06 AM

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LOWDOWN · 01-14-2012, 10:49 AM

Use arctic-rated fluid...-40 or better. The deep discount stuff will often freeze in the jug, let alone @ the nozzle in windchill. It was -10 windchill here this AM (before moving)...washers worked...

techinny · 01-14-2012, 11:03 AM

Every vehicle I have ever driven in the winter suffers from the same problem no matter which design or routing the washer system has. Yes I use the cheap washer fluid, but I think the overall problem is, a drop of water gets in the end of the nozzle when turbulance has "sucked" the washer fluid out creating a void and freezes.

OLD_GOAT · 01-14-2012, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Jamie Mac

Winter time. The time of year that there is a ton of salt covering the windshield. It's also the time of year that the nozzles mounted on the wiper arms don't care that you used winter washer fluid. They freeze up every time you drive in cold weather. So we are driving along in our brand new Tahoe LTZ and can't see a damn thing. Do you not have winters in Detroit or are all the engineers in the tropics? 28 north of Pittsburgh. You know, there's just not a gas station on every corner to wash it at. The back wiper is out of the wind and sprays great though. Any thoughts on this Scott?

Dude, don't take me wrong, but............this post along with your title above your avatar stating 'tired of whiners' just comes off as being ironic as hell.

ckaram · 01-14-2012, 05:35 PM

3 winters with a 5th gen and never had this problem! WHINER!

ckaram · 01-14-2012, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Jamie Mac

I've never known my Camaro to have this problem either while being stored for the winter

I drive mine through the winter and haven't had this issue. That's what I was trying to say.

MS3DALE · 01-14-2012, 09:09 PM

I've had this issue too Jamie,on the '88 Corsica I had,that thing was terrible for the washer nozzles freezing up,I also considered it a major safety issue as well,I can't tell you how many times I would pull off the road on my way to work in morning just to try and clear the windshield off!
I don't have the issue now,as the Camaro is parked for the winter.....I don't drive my Silverado in the winter either,and even if I did it still has the heated washer fluid system (the system that should have been removed by the recall,but I refuse to let them take it!!!) the heated system eliminates any freezing issues.........my Saturn's washer system is great,the hose and nozzles are in the cowl,so I think it gets enough heat from the engine compartment to eliminate any freezing issue.

The Stig · 01-14-2012, 09:19 PM

I'm in Erie PA and have yet to have a problem with my wiper fluid.

yotaman96 · 01-14-2012, 10:00 PM

Aren't the sprayers on the bottom side of the hood?

FenwickHockey65 · 01-14-2012, 10:35 PM

Malibu's spray nozzles are wiper mounted and we've never had a problem.

*TAG UR IT* · 01-15-2012, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by OLD_GOAT

Dude, don't take me wrong, but............this post along with your title above your avatar stating 'tired of whiners' just comes off as being ironic as hell.

Jay_LHD3 · 01-15-2012, 01:10 AM

So when did Fbodfather become the wiper washer guy?

Captain Awesome · 01-15-2012, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by LOWDOWN

Use arctic-rated fluid...-40 or better. The deep discount stuff will often freeze in the jug, let alone @ the nozzle in windchill. It was -10 windchill here this AM (before moving)...washers worked...

Wind chill numbers do not change the freezing point of liquids. You need the actual ambient temperature number for that.

LOWDOWN · 01-15-2012, 09:32 AM

Tell that to the fluid when you're marchin' down the highway @ 60 mph and it's 0, ambient, with a 15 mph wind besides...

01-14-2012, 10:06 AM	#1
Jamie Mac NCM-WINR Drives: 2010 SS/RS IOM 2014 2LT Stingray Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 2,324	Washer nozzles freezing . __________________ also drives a heavily modified Jeep Wrangler. It has LED headlights and wheel weights blacked out with Plasti Dip. It's Baller. Last edited by Jamie Mac; 08-26-2012 at 10:01 PM.

01-14-2012, 11:03 AM	#3
techinny Drives: '18 Sierra Denali '05 GMC 2500HD Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 1,396	Every vehicle I have ever driven in the winter suffers from the same problem no matter which design or routing the washer system has. Yes I use the cheap washer fluid, but I think the overall problem is, a drop of water gets in the end of the nozzle when turbulance has "sucked" the washer fluid out creating a void and freezes. __________________ Had: 2010 SS/RS M6 Hurst STS, Noweeds

01-14-2012, 05:35 PM	#5
ckaram Drives: 2011 2SS RS, 1968 ragtop Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,850	3 winters with a 5th gen and never had this problem! WHINER! __________________ 1968 Camaro Convertible LS1, T56

01-14-2012, 09:09 PM	#7
MS3DALE Drives: 2011 2SS/RS LS3/6M Litho#190 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Carmichaels,Pa. Posts: 2,274 View My Garage	I've had this issue too Jamie,on the '88 Corsica I had,that thing was terrible for the washer nozzles freezing up,I also considered it a major safety issue as well,I can't tell you how many times I would pull off the road on my way to work in morning just to try and clear the windshield off! I don't have the issue now,as the Camaro is parked for the winter.....I don't drive my Silverado in the winter either,and even if I did it still has the heated washer fluid system (the system that should have been removed by the recall,but I refuse to let them take it!!!) the heated system eliminates any freezing issues.........my Saturn's washer system is great,the hose and nozzles are in the cowl,so I think it gets enough heat from the engine compartment to eliminate any freezing issue. __________________ '11 IOM 2SS/RS LS3/6M HURST - Roto-Fab CAI-Kook's LTs-CORSA-Black Bear tuned Proud Litho owner #190 - Homecoming Litho #120 '15 SILVERADO Z71 1500 LTZ Crew Cab - 6.2 "Midnight Edition" -Airaid intake-CORSA

01-14-2012, 09:19 PM	#8
The Stig knows 2 facts about ducks Drives: ...and they're both wrong Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The HMS Invincible Posts: 25,072 View My Garage	I'm in Erie PA and have yet to have a problem with my wiper fluid. __________________

01-14-2012, 10:49 AM	#2
LOWDOWN Downright Upright Drives: Daily Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Cruisin'... Posts: 4,145	Use arctic-rated fluid...-40 or better. The deep discount stuff will often freeze in the jug, let alone @ the nozzle in windchill. It was -10 windchill here this AM (before moving)...washers worked...

01-14-2012, 10:00 PM	#9
yotaman96 Drives: 2017 Camaro SS1LE 2000 Trans Am WS6 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Portland, TN Posts: 2,955 View My Garage	Aren't the sprayers on the bottom side of the hood? __________________ 2017 Krypton Green SS 1LE Magnacharged 2000 Trans Am WS6 manual trans 2002 Trans Am 2015 Ram Crew Cab Cummins

01-14-2012, 10:35 PM	#10
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2020 Colorado Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,371 View My Garage	Malibu's spray nozzles are wiper mounted and we've never had a problem. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2020 Chevrolet Colorado W/T Extended Cab (State-issued)

01-15-2012, 01:10 AM	#12
Jay_LHD3 Drives: 2019 F150 RCSB Abyss FX4 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 2,277	So when did Fbodfather become the wiper washer guy?

01-15-2012, 09:32 AM	#14
LOWDOWN Downright Upright Drives: Daily Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Cruisin'... Posts: 4,145	Tell that to the fluid when you're marchin' down the highway @ 60 mph and it's 0, ambient, with a 15 mph wind besides...

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