Windshield washer fluid

For example, General Motors had begun equipping vehicles with heated washer fluid systems from the factory beginning in 2006 with the Buick Lucerne sedan.

The system emits a fine mist of heated water that clears frost without damaging the windshield itself.

GM also claims heated washer fluid helps in removing bug splatters and other road accumulation.

[citation needed] Consumer advocacy groups and auto enthusiasts believe that the solvents present in some windshield washer fluid can damage the vehicle.

Critics point to the corrosive effects of ethanol, methanol, and other components on paint, rubber, car wax, and plastics, and groups propose various alternatives and homemade recipes to protect the finish and mechanics of the motor vehicle.