AArghh..I put Windex in the windshield washer. Had a brief brain cloud and grabbed the wrong container. Anyone think I'll damage anything by leaving it in?
Dan

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2012 E350 Bluetech

It will definitely remove any wax from the paint it contacts as it contains ammonia. Will probably clean a bit better though! In colder climates you might worry about the freezing point.

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You probably ought to drain it then refill it properly. I would.

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1989 500SEL Euro
1966 250SE Cabriolet
1958 BMW Isetta 600

I concur...the washer pump will cause the fluid to overshoot the windshield somewhat...so the paint won't like it much...

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Drain and fill it is.
I'll stop by the store and pickup some proper washer fluid on the way home.
Thanks for the replies, Dan

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I hope you are old, otherwise what is your excuse!!!

Mike

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Old enough to know better.
I will do come housekeeping and no longer store the 1 gallon windex bottle right next to the 1 gallon windshield washer bottle.
Hey, I got the color right!

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2012 E350 Bluetech

If you have tinted windows, and if you have the climate control on, and you are using the fluid liberally, I would suppose there is a chance that you could suck in some of the ammonia vapors, and change your grey tint to purple

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