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[pappajohn]

Anyone else ever had the washer fluid smell very strongly of sulphur....just like a boiling battery.
I've had cheap additive start to gel/slime after being in the tank for a long period but never had any bad smell.
I've siphoned the tank and the fluid, which was almost clear, stunk.
Pushed the syphon hose right into the tank and a hosepipe in the top and got a perfect fill/syphon balance.
Ran the hose for 1/2hr to thoroughly flush the tank and now the smell has gone.
Just need some new washer fluid, tin of de-greaser/solvent and a pair of wiper blades now as I think whatever was in there has affected the blade rubbers and the screen appears to have what looks like wax on it when wet even after cleaning it with brake and clutch cleaner.

Any thoughts ?

 

[PeteH]

What was the source of the Fluid, John?. Some of the REALLY cheap ones use harsh chemicals, OR maybe just a contaminated batch.? "Sulphurous" smell suggests a chemical breakdown?.

 

[chesterfield hooligan]

I have had the same turned to sludge I had to strip everything out and clean it thoroughly. Not easy on my Vectra.

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[My Dog Likes Fishing]

Smell of sulphur? What was on the menu for tea last night? Heinz baked beans? Them bad boys can produce a right wiff to rival any boiling battery.

 

[Camperdoodle]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/10293519
Legionnaires disease.

Have a look at the above link with regards to stagnant windscreen wash.

 

[pappajohn]

What was the source of the Fluid, John?. Some of the REALLY cheap ones use harsh chemicals, OR maybe just a contaminated batch.? "Sulphurous" smell suggests a chemical breakdown?.

No idea of the source Pete, I only just bought the car and the bottle was around 25% full.
The bottle appears to only hold around 3ltrs so I can't see it being in there long enough to break down chemically.
Just topped up with fresh additive and water at around 30% and I didn't notice the smell.

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[Wh05apk]

My son had this on a seat Ibiza, was a real pain to get rid of, we flushed the whole system through about 8 times with hot water, before it cleared.