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Old May 20, 2011 | 01:48 PM
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About washer fluid

Is there any special fluid for the headlamps??? My MCS has the headlamp cleaning system (jetspray) and I want to know if it's the same fluid. Also is there something like RainX for headlamps???

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Old May 20, 2011 | 02:17 PM
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All the wash fluid comes from the same resevoir in my '07.
I have never heard of a special Rain-X for headlamps. There are other brands that work like Rain-x.

There are times I wish I could turn off the headlamp washers. It feels like quite a spectacle when they spray out on the highway. I'm sure I'm getting more than me wet.
 
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Old May 20, 2011 | 02:30 PM
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There is one way to "avoid" jetspray on headlights, if there is still light you just move the lights switch from A (automatic) to Off position. When lights are off the jetspray doesn't work
 
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Old May 20, 2011 | 09:47 PM
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All Washer Fluids are NOT created equal!! I use 303 Instant Washer Tablets, disolved in a Gallon Jug of Distilled Water, what you don't used is easy to store for the next time you need to refill!!
 
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Old May 22, 2011 | 04:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Mini2na
All the wash fluid comes from the same reservoir in my '07.
Generation 1 Minis with Xenon lights have two separate reservoirs. That would allow the possibility to use separate washer products.

I don't quite see the point of using other product than for the windshield, because both are a glass surface.
I would see the point of upgrading the system for the lamps because when they fire, the fluid is all over the place. The system uses way too much fluid in my opinion.
 
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Old May 22, 2011 | 07:50 AM
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Originally Posted by RJKimbell
All Washer Fluids are NOT created equal!! I use 303 Instant Washer Tablets, disolved in a Gallon Jug of Distilled Water, what you don't used is easy to store for the next time you need to refill!!
Any Idea what makes the 303 better than the others? I have been using Rainx or Generic with P21S additive.
 
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Old May 22, 2011 | 12:27 PM
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1) It's made by 303 Products, Inc.; Go find a Store who sells this stuff, you won't be disappointed!!
2) Living in the PNW where it's RAINING 325 Days a year (may be a slight exaggeration) keeps Molly's windows clear with minimal use of the Auto-Wipers, therefore saving $$ and wear and tear on the motor.
3) Rain beads really well too!!

Those are my reasons!!
 
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Old May 22, 2011 | 04:24 PM
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Just saw it at autogeek.net. I will give the 303 tablets a try.
 
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Old May 22, 2011 | 04:45 PM
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Just checked it out

Originally Posted by rockridge
Just saw it at autogeek.net. I will give the 303 tablets a try.
It's on Amazon also +1 on the try but will wait to next week Jack got enough gifts this week also I think my Wife drinks this stuff in her Pacifica.
 
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