Are Effervescent Windshield Washer Tablets Harmful to Cars?

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BrynleeAnn
07/29/25 8:12am
Effervescent windshield washer tablets are not harmful to cars. The usage method is as follows: 1. Open the car engine hood and locate the windshield washer fluid reservoir to open it; 2. Add 3 to 4 liters of clean water, not exceeding the upper scale line; 3. Place the windshield washer effervescent tablet inside; 4. After about 5 minutes, the effervescent tablet will completely dissolve. The characteristics of effervescent windshield washer tablets include: 1. Safe and environmentally friendly, containing no phosphate substances and no irritating odor; 2. Highly effective in cleaning oil films, bird droppings, insect remains, dust, tree sap, and other dirt; 3. Rapid dissolution, dissolving quickly and evenly within 5 minutes without crystallization or residue; 4. Softening and anti-swelling effects on wiper rubber; 5. Easy storage, saving trunk space.
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StKing
08/12/25 11:24am
I used to be a guy who loved tinkering with my car. I tried those effervescent windshield washer tablets a few times, thinking they were convenient and cost-effective. But later I realized they could actually damage the car. The chemical ingredients in these tablets, some being too acidic or alkaline, can corrode the washer fluid reservoir and pipes over time. My car once had clogged spray nozzles, costing me over 100 bucks to clean up at the car wash. The main issue is that if the tablets don't dissolve completely, the residue can block the pipes and affect wiper performance, which is pretty dangerous in heavy rain when visibility gets blurry. I'd recommend using proper liquid windshield washer fluid instead—its dilution ratio is more stable and won't mess up the components. Anyway, I've switched to the liquid version now, and it gives me much more peace of mind while driving, saving me a lot of hassle.
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