How to make your own antifreeze liquid for a car washer

04.11.2024/11/01 XNUMX:XNUMX    19

With the approach of winter, Ukrainian motorists are more often thinking about buying a non-freezing washing liquid for the car, which is extremely necessary. However, if the liquid is needed "here and now", you can prepare it yourself, writes the publication "Tvoya machina".

How to prepare a car wash

First of all, it is worth understanding that a special component is needed to obtain such a liquid that will not freeze. It is usually alcohol.

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Manufacturers use methyl, isopropyl or ethyl alcohol. However, only the latter, which is used for the production of alcoholic products, is considered non-toxic and safe for humans. Therefore, it is better to choose it for the washer. Vodka can be used as an alternative to pure alcohol.

You will also need clean water and detergent for the liquid. You can also add flavoring to interrupt the persistent smell of alcohol. You can take old perfume or cologne.

Axis the two simplest options preparation of unfreeze:

  • Liquid based on ethyl alcohol. To obtain a liquid with a freezing point of -15 C, the share of alcohol should be 25%, the rest - water. For a freezing point of -30 C, the proportion of alcohol is 40%.
  • Vodka liquidThe freezing temperature of vodka is about -25...-30 C, that is, a store bottle is a ready-made 0,5 - 0,7 l of washer fluid. It can not be stirred if the washer is needed immediately.
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