Andrews Chalmers wrote:All windchill does is bring the temperature of the car down to ambient temperature at a faster pace. It'll never actually cool to windchill temps, and weather predictions only use them to give people an idea of what to expect.

I'll suspect that your fluid was probably diluted by what was in the tank? If not - your fluid manufacturer has a problem.

arjackson wrote:Well, I'm obviously the exception that proves the rule. Went to an auto parts store today to get Rainex De-Icer; the salesman told me Prestone was more effective to lower temps. He even helped me add the Prestone to the almost-empty washer reservoir. No luck - still no fluid delivered to windshield or hatch window. Got home, opened the reservoir, saw it was consistency of "slushy" drink; added more Prestone. Still no luck!

I guess I'll just have to wait til the spring thaw...bought some Prestone DeIcer in spray form to use on windshield every 5 miles or so. Weather highs only in 20s predicted all week; I've noticed in past that about 25 degrees is needed for my fluid to defrost. I'm not good at car care except basics, and don't know what else to do. I never had this problem with SX200, Sentras, Stanzas, Quests, Murano...going back 30 years.

Bummer!

led hed wrote:windchill has no effect on inanimate objects.

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alonsorules8 wrote:one of the issues with the us Versa's is that the sprayer nozzle is metal not plastic and freezes the fluid in sprayer not the reservoir, at least that has been my experience driving through upstate NY last year.

And please try this stuff, we had rain and then snow and then ungodly (-) cold! I had my car outside stupidly and used this stuff worked like a charm melted everything right away and I'm not 100% sure but it may work with a direct shot on the nozzles (Bought it at Target)



Good luck everyone, I'm amazed how much people have responded to this issue. Thanks for the help everyone

VersaMG08 wrote:Why not park your car in the garage and let it thaw out that way? Just crank up the heater and warm up the garage. That might help out.

There isn't a need to park in a garage, I'm a college student screwed to park on the street dang. But if it gets about 15° try to aim the front of your car right at towards the sun at the warmest point of the day whenever that is.

arjackson wrote:..... He even helped me add the Prestone to the almost-empty washer reservoir. No luck - still no fluid delivered to windshield or hatch window. Got home, opened the reservoir, saw it was consistency of "slushy" drink; added more Prestone. Still no luck!

From someone I talked to that sounds like you may have accidentally or maybe have some left over non anti-freeze wiper fluid

Good luck everyone, I'm amazed how much people have responded to this issue

arjackson wrote: Once I was driving home last winter on an interstate when my windshield washer again froze completely...very dangerous, as I could barely see out the windshield.

I have also been told and recommended that you keep a bottle of Rain-X cleaner or something along those lines maybe front seat FULLY CLOSED IN A PLASTIC ZIP LOCK BAG right near by the heater that way it will if needed as well keep a towel, this also helps with clearing headlights to improve visibility. But is a great backup if things do fail.



This can apply to anyone, take it or leave it, comment or criticize it, Input is the only way to help others

Lastly be very very very careful, from what I was told you can cause damage to the rear line leading to the hatchback, make sure that the lines in the front seem absolutely 100% clear before you attempt the read wiper.

-SpeedyV09

Happy New Year, Hope everyone has a great 2010, New Decade let's all do our part to make this an outstanding decade

alonsorules8 wrote:one of the issues with the us Versa's is that the sprayer nozzle is metal not plastic and freezes the fluid in sprayer not the reservoir, at least that has been my experience driving through upstate NY last year.