Wiper Fluid Gone Bad?

[gooffeyguy]

It usually takes a few days though

 

[clogan2]

Confession: I use the windshield washer so rarely, I've never bought new ww fluid; never refilled a reservoir. My '06 Chevy still has the OEM fluid (wiper blades, too). Been driving since 1966. Weird, I know. But I wash my shield by hand/squeegee when it gets dirty. I hate the half cleaned mostly smeared look of using the ww.

 

[YukonRog]

Confession: I use the windshield washer so rarely, I've never bought new ww fluid; never refilled a reservoir. My '06 Chevy still has the OEM fluid (wiper blades, too). Been driving since 1966. Weird, I know. But I wash my shield by hand/squeegee when it gets dirty. I hate the half cleaned mostly smeared look of using the ww.

You might want to check that reservoir then. Some of the fluid blends will gel.

 

[YukonRog]

Thought I'd follow up to finalize this.
Got a answer finally from Peak regarding what the "alien spores" were. As suspected. Here's their answer:

"...they were most likely mold growth. This can occur on occasion to a +32ºF windshield wash that contains no methanol despite adding a mild biocide as a preventative measure. When the product is opened and reclosed or when filled at the filling terminal..."

 

[OR VietVet]

Thought I'd follow up to finalize this.
Got a answer finally from Peak regarding what the "alien spores" were. As suspected. Here's their answer:

"...they were most likely mold growth. This can occur on occasion to a +32ºF windshield wash that contains no methanol despite adding a mild biocide as a preventative measure. When the product is opened and reclosed or when filled at the filling terminal..."

Yea, I was just gonna say that!

 

[RAMurphy]

Thought I'd follow up to finalize this.
Got a answer finally from Peak regarding what the "alien spores" were. As suspected. Here's their answer:

"...they were most likely mold growth. This can occur on occasion to a +32ºF windshield wash that contains no methanol despite adding a mild biocide as a preventative measure. When the product is opened and reclosed or when filled at the filling terminal..."

Thanks for closing this out.

 

[YukonRog]

I'd like to also say their Customer Service is top notch too. Not only did the CSA send me a high end set of Peak Silicone Wiper Blades but they also upgraded me to a $20 gift card for bringing this to their attention. That being said, I don't think I'll ever buy another plant based washer fluid. In fact, I'm making my own now.

 

[S33k3r]

I'd like to also say their Customer Service is top notch too. Not only did the CSA send me a high end set of Peak Silicone Wiper Blades but they also upgraded me to a $20 gift card for bringing this to their attention. That being said, I don't think I'll ever buy another plant based washer fluid. In fact, I'm making my own now.

Sounds like it is safe to rebuy their stuff -- they stand behind it.

 

[YukonRog]

Sounds like it is safe to rebuy their stuff -- they stand behind it.

Yeah but I'd rather not have to clean out the wiper fluid reservoir and system again.