What happens if you add windshield washer fluid to coolant?
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Adding windshield washer fluid to coolant will prevent the engine from cooling effectively, causing the engine temperature to rise and posing significant harm to the vehicle. The main components of windshield washer fluid include water, alcohol, ethylene glycol, and corrosion inhibitors, which can produce large amounts of gas at 70 or 80 degrees Celsius, leading to boiling. Additionally, it can cause corrosion to metal parts. Windshield washer fluid is used to clean the windshields of vehicles and other transportation tools and is considered a consumable in automotive use. Coolant, short for antifreeze coolant, is designed to prevent freezing in cold seasons, protecting the radiator from cracking and the engine cylinder block from freezing when the vehicle is parked.