Can a car run without windshield washer fluid?

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VanMorgan
07/29/25 10:36pm
It is not advisable to operate a car without windshield washer fluid. The functions of windshield washer fluid include: 1. Anti-freeze performance: The presence of alcohol and ethylene glycol significantly lowers the freezing point of the liquid, thereby preventing freezing and quickly dissolving frost. 2. Anti-fog performance: It forms a single-molecule protective layer on the glass surface, which prevents the formation of fog droplets, ensuring clear visibility through the windshield. 3. Anti-static performance: After cleaning with washer fluid, substances adsorbed on the glass surface can eliminate static charges on the glass, providing anti-static benefits. 4. Lubrication performance: The ethylene glycol in the washer fluid has a high viscosity, which lubricates and reduces friction between the wiper blades and the glass, preventing scratches.
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