Dougal Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 Hi After cleaning the windscreen with washer jets there is a god awful rotten egg smell in the cabin. Can I just run the fluid level down and put in some cleaner or could it be more sinister and linked to air on fungus? Thanks Craig Sent from my iPad using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezwez Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 flush it out that happens if it cheap screen wash is uesd 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougal Posted January 18, 2016 Author Share Posted January 18, 2016 Thanks for the reply. Do just run through what's in and top up with new or is there a flush procedure? Sent from my iPad using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezwez Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 i just left a hoes in the tank for 5 mins the refilled with a good screen wash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biff55 Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 i'd be questioning the effectiveness of your cabin pollen filter too..... ;-) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougal Posted January 18, 2016 Author Share Posted January 18, 2016 Is that the one in the passenger footwell? Looking at other posts I may have to be a contortionist. Thanks for the hint. Sent from my iPad using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micro Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Flush it through, the rate I use screenwash mine wouldn't ever go stagnant! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randoms Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Try using some neat citrus screenwash – eurocarparts etc usually do it cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomsFocus Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Halfords advanced screen wash is good and has a low freezing point, I've got the berry stuff in mine atm...smells like squash though so probably best not to leave the bottle near any kids... I have only ever had the cheap stuff from poundland go off so use decent stuff now, though with headlight washers I tend to go through it quite quick in the Focus! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micro Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 They have bitrex in the Halfords stuff. It tastes rank! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomsFocus Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 They have bitrex in the halfords stuff. It tastes rank!Sounds like you speak from experience haha! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swiftfocus69 Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Bitrex is a very bitter chemical they add to make things un drinkable .Else everyone would be drinking screenwash as some contain IPA ( iso propyl alcohol ) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micro Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Bitrex is a very bitter chemical they add to make things un drinkable .Else everyone would be drinking screenwash as some contain IPA ( iso propyl alcohol ) Sounds like you speak from experience haha! Unfortunately I'm an avid nail biter and have had a few run ins with hand sanitisers containing bitrex. Not to mention standing outside the drivers door and spraying the washers... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerFlame Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Bitrex is a very bitter chemical they add to make things un drinkable .Else everyone would be drinking screenwash as some contain IPA ( iso propyl alcohol ) Just bought 99.9% IPA to mix up some panel wipe... May give it a lick.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerFlame Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Flush it through with citrus cleaner (all purpose cleaner). I use Sonax APPLE screenwash mixed with dionised water. I also have Kleen freaks glass cleaner & sealant mixed in there. The smell is fantastic & the cleaning power is amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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