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Windshield Washer Fluid, Checking Freeze Protection And Filling: Notes

WARNING:

Warning information for the high voltage system:

For procedures where the ignition must be switched off, refer to PROCEDURES FOR WHICH THE IGNITION NEEDS TO BE SWITCHED OFF .

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

Read the bright/ark boundary to obtain an accurate reading for the following tests. Place a drop of water on the glass to improve the readability of the bright/dark boundary. The bright/dark boundary can be clearly recognized on the "WATERLINE".

-- Check the concentration of anti-freeze additive using the Refractometer :T10007 A  .

The scale -4- of the refractometer is designed specifically for windshield washer concentrate :G 052 164  .

GWWN01-11032Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC
   

Mixture ratio

Freeze protection to Windshield washer fluid concentrate G 052 164 Water
1.4° F / -0.4° F (-17/-18 °C) 1 part 3 part
-7.6° F / -9.4° F (-22/-23 °C) 1 part 2 part
-34.6° F / -36.4° F (-37/-38 °C) 1 part 1 part