Halfords Screenwash blocks filter

50Twuncle

Has anyone else experienced Halfords screenwash - blocking the filters on a windcreen washer ?
My left hand side screenwasher blocked about a fortnight ago - NOT due to freezing - I tried to unblock the jets - but ended up taking the car to the main dealers who told me that it was due to the screenwash, emulsifying in the filter...

maninthestreet

Never experienced this of even heard of this occurring.

DCFC79

Neither have I.

Al1x

I've heard about the washers getting blocked when you don't water the screenwash down enough.

forgotmyname

Is it just an issue with the pump not being upto scratch? Or is the screenwash a gloopy mess?

The winter stuff i use is good for -60 degrees C. And it must be pure alchohol or something its very thin.

Stooby2

Been using Halfords screen wash for years, never had a problem. As mentioned above, are you mixing it to the right ratio of water?

50Twuncle

its a brand new car !!
I hadn't realised that they had filters

worried_jim

Never had an issue in 20 years of driving- or heard of it.

King_Nothing

Used Halfords ready mixed advanced stuff since I got my car three years ago, never had a problem.

tonyh66

21Twinkle wrote: »

its a brand new car !!
I hadn't realised that they had filters

Ahhh now we are getting somewhere, new car breaks and dealer blames screenwash. I don't think the screenwash system has filters (I stand to be corrected though) A kettle of warm/hottish water will flush the cr*p out.
I suppose the dealer wants you to pay for 'new' filters?
Read the thread about the Pergeot (sp) and Sainburys fuel.

richard734

it is not unheard of, especially if you let the washers run dry the residue dries up - Help is at hand - put 2 denture cleaning tablets in your washer bottle, fill up with warm (not boiling) water and flush it through.