Add a windshield washer fluid with a low freezing point to your garage storage to keep your vehicle's windshield clean and ice-free during the cold winter months.
Use a garage heater or insulate your garage to keep the temperature above freezing, or switch to a winter-formula windshield washer fluid that can withstand cold temperatures.
Research from Purdue University's engineering department shows that most commercial windshield washer fluids have a freezing point of around 25°F (-4°C), but specialized winter formulas can remain liquid down to -20°F (-29°C).
The National Weather Service recommends using a windshield washer fluid with a low freezing point to keep your vehicle's windshield clean and safe during winter weather conditions.
O'Reilly Auto Parts offers a range of winter-formula windshield washer fluids that can withstand cold temperatures and keep your windshield clean and ice-free.
Make your own winter-formula windshield washer fluid using a mixture of water, methanol, and dish soap to keep your vehicle's windshield clean and ice-free during the cold winter months.
The American Automobile Association (AAA) recommends checking your vehicle's windshield washer fluid regularly and switching to a winter-formula fluid to keep your windshield clean and safe during winter weather conditions.
This video from ChrisFix explains how to keep your windshield washer fluid from freezing and provides tips for winterizing your vehicle's windshield washer system.