Wiper Fluid Emissions Issues

[Shel_B]

Are some of these concerns getting a little silly or excessive?

Yes, wiper fluid is a source of harmful vehicle emissions

As people shift to EVs, wiper fluid will become a bigger portion of the greenhouse-gas emissions—and in-use carbon footprint—associated with cars.

www.greencarreports.com

 

[Lubener]

I am more concerned about cow farts.

 

[BMWTurboDzl]

The "issue" with alcohols in washer fluids has been a thing for almost 20 years at least. They are VOCs after all, but ya it's kinda silly but I get it. VOC's react with sunlight to create ground level ozone and smog.

Is it any less silly the evap recovery systems on vehicles? Or the vapor recovery nozzles at gas pumps?

Reminds me that I need to run to the BMW dealership and buy some "summer blend" washer fluid. Their stuff is amazing.

 

[PimTac]

I’m guessing that their solution is to eliminate windshields altogether. Then you won’t need the washer fluid plus the savings on glass and weight will go a long ways to solving climate change.

Just wear goggles.

 

[JavierH19]

Saw that article on my morning feed. Utter nonsense.

 

[BMWTurboDzl]

Saw that article on my morning feed. Utter nonsense.

Good thing you don't live in Houston.

Today's Texas Air Quality Forecast

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[slacktide_bitog]

Easy for someone in California to say, where it doesn't get cold

 

[JavierH19]

Good thing you don't live in Houston.

Today's Texas Air Quality Forecast

The latest forecast for air quality conditions in Texas' metropolitan areas.

www.tceq.texas.gov

Wow I'm surprised us Houstonians haven't dropped dead yet...

 

[BMWTurboDzl]

Wow I'm surprised us Houstonians haven't dropped dead yet...

It's only around a thousand a year in Houston whose succumb due to the air quality. These people have existing respiratory issues (Asthma, Emphysema, etc.)

 

[johnnydc]

Are some of these concerns getting a little silly or excessive?

Yes, wiper fluid is a source of harmful vehicle emissions

As people shift to EVs, wiper fluid will become a bigger portion of the greenhouse-gas emissions—and in-use carbon footprint—associated with cars.

www.greencarreports.com

It's ridiculous.

 

[VolvoZ]

What’s wrong with highlighting an issue that can easily be addressed by not using alcohol based WW fluid in the warm months? Collectively, millions of gallons of this stuff is evaporated into the air every day, every few days, whatever the case might be. How many people need methanol based windshield washer fluid in their tanks from May until October in much of the US? Answer: very few. I will do my part and minimize use of alcohol based WW fluid and only use it when needed. What’s the downside? I await the “smart” replies!!!!

 

[eljefino]

What’s wrong with highlighting an issue that can easily be addressed by not using alcohol based WW fluid in the warm months? Collectively, millions of gallons of this stuff is evaporated into the air every day, every few days, whatever the case might be. How many people need methanol based windshield washer fluid in their tanks from May until October in much of the US? Answer: very few. I will do my part and minimize use of alcohol based WW fluid and only use it when needed. What’s the downside? I await the “smart” replies!!!!

Wish my washer fluid tank had a drain so I could save what's left over, for the following fall. I'm thick in pollen season and would love to use just water.

Season endings come as surprises, and I, myself, always prepared, have a gallon sized reservoir I keep topped off.

If I top off with water, now I have a fluid appropriate for no seasons that will last me until the next frost.

 

[bdcardinal]

I’m guessing that their solution is to eliminate windshields altogether. Then you won’t need the washer fluid plus the savings on glass and weight will go a long ways to solving climate change.

Just wear goggles.

I see we found Kyle Larson's burner account /s

 

[VolvoZ]

Wish my washer fluid tank had a drain so I could save what's left over, for the following fall. I'm thick in pollen season and would love to use just water.

Season endings come as surprises, and I, myself, always prepared, have a gallon sized reservoir I keep topped off.

If I top off with water, now I have a fluid appropriate for no seasons that will last me until the next frost.

Roger that! Sounds to me that you use very little washer fluid overall, so “swapping” is not really an option for you. Here way down south in MA, I and many others water-down what’s in there and put a couple drops of dishwashing soap in the mix to help wash away the crud in the warmer months. Been doing successfully for years.

 

[Trav]

Are some of these concerns getting a little silly or excessive?

Yes, wiper fluid is a source of harmful vehicle emissions

As people shift to EVs, wiper fluid will become a bigger portion of the greenhouse-gas emissions—and in-use carbon footprint—associated with cars.

www.greencarreports.com

The village idiot looks like Einstein compared to these nut cases. These morons need a good beat down.

 

[JohnnyG]

I wonder how many truckers still use pure methanol to thaw out frozen brake lines?
Used to buy it by the 55 gallon drum!

 

[supton]

I get the premise, but at like a gallon per year of usage, it is too much of a risk to not use “the good stuff”.

 

[JHZR2]

I get the premise, but at like a gallon per year of usage, it is too much of a risk to not use “the good stuff”.

Think about the pollution when the car gets into an accident and needs to be fixed or repaired.

And the stupidity of not recognizing the source of pollution due to charging really irks me.

 

[riverblue]

The "concerns" are never going to stop. This is a triple scoop deluxe self-licking ice cream cone, so once this issue is "resolved," two more will arise to take its place.

 

[jeepman3071]

Don't worry the chemicals they spread on the road to melt the snow and ice are really good for the environment.