HotWash, Windshield Washer Fluid Heater

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POLO
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HotWash, Windshield Washer Fluid Heater

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I see this at crappy tire,it seem's a good idea,but wonder if hot water on icy windshield can crack.http://www.canadiantire.ca/(removed)...l.jsp-Helps keep windshield clean all year round -Quickly heats windshield washer fluid to 60°C when the vehicle is started -HotWash works with existing windshield washer fluid control -Quickly removes ice, frost and snow without scraping -In warmer months, HotWash is more effective at removing dirt, bugs and road grime from windshield -Easy to install; no special tools required Reg. $59.99 Sale $49.99What you thing?
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Post by Vettephil »

The new Buick Lucerne has a similar system standard - heats up the fluid to 140 F.
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I noticed that the Buick Lacene has its wiper fluid heated up to 140 degrees (per the commercial), so i would guess its not a problem.
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Save 50$ and scrape your windows Are you going to buy it Paul? I wonder how "easy" the install is....
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I'm thinging to buy.Imagine the time you spend that the windshield clean.You pollute more and spend more gas.If this can reduce the time to clean the ice on the windshield.
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Quote, originally posted by POLO »I'm thinging to buy.Imagine the time you spend that the windshield clean.You pollute more and spend more gas.If this can reduce the time to clean the ice on the windshield.I would never buy this..like Sam said, scrape your windows and save 50$..and get some winter windshield washer fluid.I dont get it when you say "pollute more and spend more gas"..is it because you heat up your car using a remote starter?
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Quote, originally posted by psycho »I would never buy this..like Sam said, scrape your windows and save 50$..and get some winter windshield washer fluid.I dont get it when you say "pollute more and spend more gas"..is it because you heat up your car using a remote starter? No,when you wait that your heat become hotter to melt the ice on the windshield.
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I find a video that they talk about this on the news.http://www.buyhotshot.com/news.asp?ins=16click on play.
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Quote, originally posted by POLO »No,when you wait that your heat become hotter to melt the ice on the windshield.Oh, ok, I get your point. Its just that I scrape it all before starting the car. I never leave the car running for nothing.And of course, you would also save gas.
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looks like a good idea but i park in the garage for now so i will save the cash.
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Post by scherry2 »

it may be hot at the little box but I'd venture to say it doesn't get warm enough quick enough to keep the hose fluid warm especially at the nozzles. the buick probably has less problems because if the 140 degree temp and I'd guess the hose would be warmed also.
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I remember a couple years back when those first came out, the big sell point was that the bottle and lines would not freeze. I'd not want one... get a stone chip, window is cold, spray on some cold water and watch the crack grow lol.
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