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I've noticed in the past month or two I smell rubbing alcohol almost everytime I enter my car. I have 0 clues on what it could be. anyone have an idea?
I appreciate any advice.
I appreciate any advice.
Strong smell of rubbing alcohol every time I enter my car
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There is no factory washer fluid - that's added by the dealership, and each dealership makes their own arrangements with the chemical supply company of their choosing.
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Didn't know that.
My dealer must use straight alcohol because that's what it smells like and it comes through strong through the vents. I've never smelled the washer fluid in the car like that.
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Interesting. I've never smelled it either. and yup I have been using them more frequently. Thanks guys!
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Maybe true for Hyundai but I know for sure that's not the case with Nissan. It's added at the factory, however they only fill it about 1/3 of the way. The dealer has to top it off.
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That sounds like a great excuse to me..
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The washer fluid smells like something I used to drink in college.
It really does smell awful, like a rubbing alcohol vodka mix.
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Mine as well.
Yes my washer fluid smells of a mouthwash, floor cleaner mix. Will be glad when it is gone and I replace it.
Yes my washer fluid smells of a mouthwash, floor cleaner mix. Will be glad when it is gone and I replace it.
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Long time ago when I worked at Jiffy Lube, a guy I worked with did put booze in his washer fluid reservoir and he unplugged the tube from the washer nozzles and ran it into the truck under the steering column. If you saw his wipers going and it wasn't raining, he was probably making a drink.
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A lot of the interior components are synthetic and will 'off gas'. On a few really hot days I opened my car and almost gagged! The smell has since lessened.
Edit: i took a 'whif' of the washer fluid and it does smell
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