Will Windshield Washer Effervescent Tablets Damage the Car?

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MargaretRose
07/28/25 9:53pm
Windshield washer effervescent tablets will not damage the car. The steps for using windshield washer effervescent tablets are: 1. Open the car's engine hood and locate the windshield washer reservoir to open it; 2. Add 3 to 4 liters of clean water, not exceeding the maximum fill line; 3. Place the windshield washer effervescent tablet inside; 4. Within about 5 minutes, the windshield washer effervescent tablet will completely dissolve. The performance characteristics of windshield washer effervescent tablets are: 1. Safe and environmentally friendly, containing no phosphate substances and no irritating odor; 2. Highly effective in cleaning dirt such as oil film, bird droppings, insect remains, dust, and tree sap; 3. Rapid dissolution, dissolving quickly and evenly within 5 minutes without crystallization or residue; 4. Softens and prevents swelling of wiper rubber; 5. Easy to store, saving trunk space.
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DeAugust
08/12/25 2:28am
I've tried windshield washer effervescent tablets many times recently and found that overall they don't harm the car as long as you choose the right product. These tablets are just compressed powder into tablet form, dissolved in water to use as cleaning fluid, which is very convenient and cost-effective for washing windshields. I've encountered clogged nozzle issues before, caused by using low-quality tablets containing impurities, resulting in poor water flow that required repairs - quite troublesome. The key is the chemical composition in the tablets, like cleaning agents and antifreeze components need to be properly proportioned, otherwise they won't prevent freezing in winter, making it dangerous when the windshield can't be cleaned properly. I recommend choosing reputable brands, reading instructions for proper dissolving amounts, and using soft water to avoid scale buildup. Nowadays good brands on the market are all corrosion-proof, but don't be tempted by cheap no-name products. Just regularly check nozzles and pipes to ensure safety.
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