Did you run out of windshield washer fluid while on the road? If this sounds like you, then never stress yourself on where to buy your next windshield washer fluid because you can make one yourself.
Yes, washer fluid for your windshield requires no special ingredients and only needs products that are readily available in your home.
So if you want to learn how to make your own windshield washer fluid, I suggest you read this post until the end!
Why You Should Make Your Own Windshield Washer Fluid?
The question is, why would you waste your time making your own windshield washer while you can easily buy one from an auto shop or online store?
Well, there are various reasons why.
First reason is the formula. Most aftermarket windshield washer fluid don’t provide any info about the chemicals they use in their products. Yes, manufacturers conceal their ingredients from the public.
With that said, you don’t know what agent you are spraying unto your windshield. And there are chemicals that are highly damaging to the glass such as ammonia. So it is better to make your own washer.
Second reason is the price. While there are completely cheap windshieal washer fluid in the market, most of them are not reliable and cause stains on your glass. So you opt to pay for a more expensive brand.
If you make your own windshield washer fluid, you won’t need to spend more and you can use that saved money for other automotive tasks you have.
Third reason is that, we are in a pandemic. That means that you are endangering yourself if you go out and go to an auto shop just to buy for a windshield washer.
Yes you can buy online, but there’s no better way to shop for your needs than being in the shop physically as you see the actual product yourself.
Last reason is that, you can produce more amounts of washer fluid if you make it yourself. Buying the fluid online or in an auto shop only gives you are bout 2 liter a bottle or a gallon. But if you make your own fluid, you can produce more depending on your preference. 
Windshield Washer Fluid Ingredients
As mentioned above, the ingredients for this job isn’t fancy and readily available for you. Here are the ingredients you need for this DIY:
- Distilled water
- Car shampoo or dishwashing liquid
- Isopropyl alcohol (optional)
- Blue colorant (optional)
You should only use distilled water and not tap water. Tap water has minerals that overtime, can accumulate inside your washer tank clogging your pump and hose. So to prevent this hassle, only use distilled water.
Alcohol on the other hand, is used to help prevent the fluid from turning into ice. This is important if you live in a country that experiences winter.
Lastly, blue or any colorant is used for identification purposes. Giving your fluid a designated color will help you identify leaks in your engine bay. It is highly recommended that you use liquid colorant instead of powdered variant.
How to Make Windshield Washer Fluid?
Lets say you want to make a 1 liter of washer fluid. Here are the steps you need to follow:
- Mix at least 2 to 3ml of car shampoo or dishwashing liquid into your distilled water bottle.
- Pour 10 to 15ml of isopropyl alcohol.
- Pour 2 to 3ml of liquid blue colorant.
- Shake the bottle until you see bubbles.
That’s it! You have made your own windshield washer fluid! All you need to do now is to pour this 1 liter fluid to your windshield washer reservoir! Make as many gallons of washer fluid as you like!
Here is a video tutorial on how to do this task. Take note that the video is in Tagalog but English subtitle is available. Enjoy the video!
