Is it Chinese Window Fluid that is causing this or any fluid...
I would think the washing fluid is already toxic enough to kill bugs in it.... Maybe not...
I thought windshield washer fluid was full of methyl alcohol. I guess that’s not enough to kill the pathogen?
If you spill some and slip on it, you can break your neck. Also if you drink it, you have a high probability of damaging your liver. I’m surprised they forgot to mention that.
I lost track of them right after their check cleared; I had no idea they'd take me seriously.
Does anti freeze ruin the paint?
Is it because of the water sitting in the reservoir for so long?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windshield_washer_fluid
Varieties
Windshield washer fluid is sold in many formulations, and some may require dilution before being applied, although most solutions available in North America come premixed with no diluting required. The most common washer fluid solutions are given labels such as “All-Season”, “Bug Remover”, or “De-icer”, and usually are a combination of solvents with a detergent. Dilution factors will vary depending on season, for example in winter the dilution factor may be 1:1, whereas during summer the dilution factor may be 1:10. It is sometimes sold as sachet of crystals, which is also diluted with water. Distilled water is the preferred diluent, since it will not leave trace mineral deposits on the glass.
Anti-freeze, or methylated spirits, may be added to a mixture to give the product a lower freezing temperature. But methanol vapor is harmful when breathed in, so more popular now is an ethanol winter mix, e.g. PAV[clarification needed], water, ethanol (or isopropanol), and ethylene glycol.
Concerns have been raised about the overall environmental aspects of washer fluid.[citation needed] Widespread, ground-level use of wiper fluid (amounting to billions of liters each year)[citation needed] can lead to cumulative air pollution and water pollution.[citation needed]
Consumer advocacy groups and auto enthusiasts believe that the alcohols and solvents present in some, but not all, windshield washer fluid can damage the vehicle.[citation needed] These critics point to the corrosive effects of ethanol, methanol, and other components on paint, rubber, car wax, and plastics, and groups propose various alternatives and homemade recipes[specify] so as to protect the finish and mechanics of the motor vehicle.
Legionnaires’ disease
On 14 June 2010, the UK’s Health Protection Agency announced the results of a preliminary study of 75 patients, which found an association between the use of plain water as wiper fluid and Legionnaires’ disease, which is spread by breathing in aerosolized bacteria from infected water. It had been noticed that prevalence of the disease was five times higher among professional drivers.[2][3]
Note to self: Do not drink car windshield washer fluid.
” Most people exposed to the pathogen do not get infected, and it most commonly infects the elderly, smokers, and those with compromised immune systems”.
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I’m an elderly smoker.
I am doomed.
( According to “studies” there should be no such thing as an elderly smoker.) :-)
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How odd.
I don't drink it, touch it or bathe in it.
Don’t lick your windshield
I’m calling my congressman and demanding that the govt issue antibiotics immediately for all windshield washer tanks.
Set up roadblocks nationwide and have forcible administration!
No religious exemptions permitted!
I’ve been wondering if Legionnaire’s bacteria reside in my car’s air conditioning system. Whenever I turn it on, a very sour dishcloth-like stench flows out.
I Googled the make and model of my car to see if others noticed this, and sure enough, there are.
My car is only 1 year old. According to Google, the smell comes from water that’s trapped in the a/c pipes. Took it to the dealer....they didn’t smell anything (of course not).