Is it harmful if windshield washer fluid splashes outside during refill?
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It is harmless if windshield washer fluid spills out during refill. There will be no adverse effects or corrosion. Automotive windshield washer fluid is mainly composed of water, alcohol, ethylene glycol, corrosion inhibitors, and various surfactants. It primarily serves functions such as cleaning, antifreeze, antifog, antistatic, lubrication, and corrosion prevention. Below are specific details about windshield washer fluid: 1. Most inferior-quality windshield washer fluids are mixtures of water and alcohol, which not only damage the gloss of car paint and the hardness of rubber strips but may also cause color differences or swelling/dissolution in rubber or plastic components in severe cases. If washer fluid accidentally spills outside during refill, it may flow near the air conditioning intake. The volatile odor of the fluid can also enter the cabin through the car's air conditioning ventilation ducts. The gases emitted by inferior-quality washer fluids are harmful and can become hidden health hazards for car owners. 2. It is recommended to use high-quality windshield washer fluid. Premium washer fluids are made from deionized water and various eco-friendly additives, offering functions like dirt removal, antifreeze, antistatic, and corrosion prevention. Some superior-quality washer fluids even feature rapid snow/ice melting, antiglare, and antifog properties, significantly enhancing driving safety.
