Can winter windshield washer fluid be used in summer?

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VanReid
07/29/25 5:25pm
Winter windshield washer fluid should not be used in summer. The antifreeze-type washer fluid used in winter can ensure that car facilities are not frozen or damaged even when the outside temperature is below minus 20 degrees Celsius, with its main feature being antifreeze. The summer windshield washer fluid commonly used adds insect repellent glue components to the cleaning solution, which can quickly remove residues of insects that have hit the windshield. When choosing windshield washer fluid, it should be selected according to different seasons. In winter, the antifreeze performance should be the selection criterion, and you should choose a washer fluid with a freezing point at least 10 degrees Celsius below the local minimum temperature. Otherwise, when the temperature drops in winter, the washer fluid may freeze and become unusable, leading to problems such as water pump failure.
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