Peugeot 307 (2001 - 2007) - 04 1.6 Washer fluid sludging or gelling?

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Sat 25 Oct 2008 15:11
04 1.6 Washer fluid sludging or gelling? - Armitage Shanks {p}
Ever since I upped my screen fluid to about 25% strength, the front and rear washers have both been very reluctant to start flowing. It is as if they have frozen except that they haven't, at this time of year in the Midlands! I once had a problem with screen wash fluid going 'off' and making a vile smell. Can it also thicken, for any reason, to the point where it will not flow? In fact, if I keep the washers selected the flow does start and then it is perfectly normal, until the next day!
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Edited by Pugugly on 25/10/2008 at 15:15

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Sat 25 Oct 2008 15:30
04 1.6 Washer fluid sludging or gelling? - Peter D
You may have mixed different makes of fluid and they are reacting, flush out use some soap and flush again then refill. Regards Peter
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Sat 25 Oct 2008 16:20
04 1.6 Washer fluid sludging or gelling? - Armitage Shanks {p}
Thanks Peter - I don't think I have but I can imagine that mixing fluids could have some dire consequences!
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Sat 25 Oct 2008 17:12
04 1.6 Washer fluid sludging or gelling? - cholin
Whenever I was suffering from acute financial embarrassment I used to supplement my screenwash with a mixture of meths, water and just two drops of washing up liquid. This was quite effective but eventually produced an obscene looking and tranluscent t*rd in the container that would have blocked a toilet. It was wierd! I do not any longer advocate mixing anything in the washer bottle.
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