What to do with Windshield Washer Fluid for Camry?

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Buy the blue stuff in the gallon jug marked "windshield washer fluid".  
Double check the label, make sure it's good for 20 below.  It's, what, a
buck nineteen?  Which makes it two bucks in NYC.

Open hood.  Open washer fluid reservoir.  Open blue stuff bottle.  Dump.

Truly.  That's it.

Go to WalMart and buy WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID. Since you live where stuff
freezes, then you should probably get the kind of fluid that does not
freeze.

On 24/07/2011 7:01 AM, Workbug wrote:

It's OK to mix the old fluid with the new.  The blue stuff mentioned is
fine.  If you want to get fancy try the Rain X deicer washer fluid.  It
will make water bead up on your windshield to make it easier to see and
not use the wipers as often.

If you haven't paid much attention to the maintenance of the car you
might consider having the wiper blades changed at Walmart at the same
time.  The no frills basic rubber blade replacement are the best value
and will last just as long as the expensive ones.  The Walmart in my
neighborhood will do this service for a song.

Do these two things together and you will be a happy camper.

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They are the CHEAPEST, but not the best value.

OEM factory parts--from the dealer or from an online dealer--are the
best.  All you have to buy are the inserts, and they're only a few bucks
each.  No need to buy the whole blade.

On 24/07/2011 1:51 PM, Elmo P. Shagnasty wrote:

Thats what I meant -- the inserts.  However, there are alternate inserts
to the oem like Trico that are every bit as good.

Take a look at the wiper blades at Costco. I bought some, they work good --  
so far -- and they are inexpensive.

Rain-X is excellent stuff for mild weather, but the temperature rating on
the label is NOT ACCURATE. The stuff freezes below 20 degrees F. Unless you
have a garage in which to park the car & defrost the pump & all tubing, your
washer system will be useless until the weather warms up. I've had this
problem as have several other people I know.

On 24/07/2011 10:41 AM, JoeSpareBedroom wrote:

Yeah, it seems the product has mixed reviews.  People either love it or
hate it.   According to Canadian Tire consumer reviews, most are favorable.