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Jeep Wrangler JK
JK General Discussion
Heated windshield washer fluid
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<blockquote data-quote="55willys" data-source="post: 421518" data-attributes="member: 17290"><p>FWIW, engine block heaters have been around for a long time. My '77 Cherokee Chief was so equipped when I was stationed at Ft. Richardson, Alaska. All the on post military housing had outlets in front of your quarters for that purpose, sort of like a hitching post for your Jeep.</p><p></p><p>I only have owned three vehicles with heated windshield/headlight washers, an Audi and a BMW, and both were somewhat problematic, as was my 2006 Jeep Commander which had a recall for that option. Nice when they work, but one more thing to go wrong that wasn't essential. I've had -40F washer fluid freeze many times in both Alaska and Montana, which is why it is offered as an option. The factory systems used electric heating. The suggestion to wrap the washer hose around the radiator hose sounds good, but would only affect the fluid left in contact with the radiator hose, not the reservoir, so not sure how effective that is. </p><p>Great forum!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="55willys, post: 421518, member: 17290"] FWIW, engine block heaters have been around for a long time. My '77 Cherokee Chief was so equipped when I was stationed at Ft. Richardson, Alaska. All the on post military housing had outlets in front of your quarters for that purpose, sort of like a hitching post for your Jeep. I only have owned three vehicles with heated windshield/headlight washers, an Audi and a BMW, and both were somewhat problematic, as was my 2006 Jeep Commander which had a recall for that option. Nice when they work, but one more thing to go wrong that wasn't essential. I've had -40F washer fluid freeze many times in both Alaska and Montana, which is why it is offered as an option. The factory systems used electric heating. The suggestion to wrap the washer hose around the radiator hose sounds good, but would only affect the fluid left in contact with the radiator hose, not the reservoir, so not sure how effective that is. Great forum! [/QUOTE]
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Jeep Wrangler JK
JK General Discussion
Heated windshield washer fluid
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