Can Not Changing to Antifreeze Windshield Washer Fluid in Winter Cause Damage?

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DelAlessandra
07/30/25 6:41am
Not changing to antifreeze windshield washer fluid in winter will not cause damage. Not changing to antifreeze windshield washer fluid in winter: The vehicle's windshield washer fluid reservoir and lines may freeze, rendering the windshield washer function unusable, but it will not cause damage. The system can return to normal use only after the windshield washer lines and reservoir have completely thawed. When to change to antifreeze windshield washer fluid: When the temperature reaches 7 degrees Celsius, it is necessary to switch to antifreeze windshield washer fluid. Regular windshield washer fluid will freeze below 0 degrees, causing the vehicle's windshield washer spray function to fail, which affects driving safety. In winter, using windshield washer fluid is crucial as it effectively cleans the vehicle's windshield.
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