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Re: New 9-3/washer fluid smell
Posted by Ray L [Email] (more from Ray L) on Sun, 29 Dec 2002 23:34:41
In Reply to: New 9-3/washer fluid smell, TC, Sun, 29 Dec 2002 10:20:24
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I noticed two things about windshield washers in Europe (Germany) when I lived there (up until Aug 2002). The washers on European cars have a lot of pressure. I suspect this is to be functional while driving at the higher speeds on the autobahns and motorways compared to slower driving here in the US. It was not unusual to get splash from the car in front using its windshield washer while following behind. My 2000 9-3 seems to put out more pressure than my US and Japanese makes. I appreciated this during the winters when the roads were covered by grime that always found its way to the windshield and headlights. I used to think of headlight wipers and washers as an unnecessary gadget, but changed my opinion after 20 minutes on a dark, rainy winter drive in Germany. On another note, the best windshield washer fluid I ever found was at a Shell station in Sweden. The odor was minimal, but it was very effective cleaning the summer bugs off. I suspect you have a high concentration of washer fluid to water, and the washers put out a lot when you activate them. Be grateful they work well!
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Posts in this Thread:
- New 9-3/washer fluid smell, TC, Sun, 29 Dec 2002 10:20:24
- Re: New 9-3/washer fluid smell - Tech II fix, Thomas
, Thu, 2 Jan 2003 00:00:17 - Fishy?, FrozenSaab, Mon, 30 Dec 2002 23:40:47
- Same on the 9-5... no biggie n/m, Sieglo, Mon, 30 Dec 2002 12:12:12
- Re: New 9-3/washer fluid smell, Ray L, Sun, 29 Dec 2002 23:34:41 <-- Viewing This Message
- Re: New 9-3/washer fluid smell, jimbobjoe, Sun, 29 Dec 2002 18:23:27
- Put the windshield back in, bill h., Sun, 29 Dec 2002 11:31:12
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