Rain-X windshield washer fluid - yes or no?

[Geo8866]

It's mixing brands of washer juice with additives I recommend against, no telling what can happen.

Totally unrelated to this thread, El Kabong was my favorite cartoon as a kid.

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[Manning]

Once you have experienced the magic of Rain-X it's hard not to want it.

For sure. RainX is amazing. If you get caught in a heavy rain you'll be wondering why everyone else has their wipers on high.

 

[commadorebob]

I have used Rain-X windshield washer fluid in all of my vehicles since forever. Never an issue with the level sensor.

 

[Ohio44890]

I got to two one gallon jugs of Prestone cleaner/de-icer for less than $9 total

I saw that and bought it back in January

 

[Kenv24]

I think it's funny that some of the Wal-Marts card me when buying the Rain-X orange...and some don't. O'Reily's has never carded me.

 

[Fibrepunk]

I have been using Rain-X bug remover windshield fluid for my Maverick since I picked up my Maverick and never had a problem.

I have used Rain-X bug remover windshield fluid for over 10 yrs, never had a problem with it.

 

[rk06382]

So I've used the Rain-X fluid in previous vehicles for years. Seems when I google it some folks think it will adversely affect the level sensor.

Is it safe for use with the Maverick?

I have used Rain-X orange for over 30 years. I buy by the case of 6 one gallon jugs when it is on sale. Last case was 3.99 a gallon.

Current sale at O'Reilly Auto Parts is two for $12.

It is $4.99 at Fred Meyer.

I tried a case of Rain-X green (Bug remover) in my motorhome. I will stick with Rain-X Orange for now on.

 

[dlivry7]

Cerakote. ceramic glass coating, use it on all the windows, helps stop frost in the winter also

 

[mspmms]

Totally unrelated to this thread, El Kabong was my favorite cartoon as a kid.

Spoiler: Of all the heroes in legend and song, there's none as brave as El Kabong

 

[Cherokee]

Rain-x orange is all I've used for years, never had a issue. Reddit guy must of ran out of talent.

I buy the concentrate, I mix it.
Cost is about 1/3 of the ready to use gallons.
Buy a gallon of premix, use it up and mix your concentrate in that jug.
Easy peasy.

 

[Headcase650]

After purchasing my truck I coated it with Nexgen Ceramic. After the first rain I seen where water sheeted off the part of the windshield that had got some coating on it. So I coated all the glass. Best water repellent I've ever seen and lasts about 6 months. I coat the entire truck, paint, plastic and glass every spring and every fall.

 

[Brianx]

when i was a teen, i put ammonia in my mom's reservoir. it's ruined the washer pump. off to the junkyard i went to get another.

 

[plnc0792]

So I've used the Rain-X fluid in previous vehicles for years. Seems when I google it some folks think it will adversely affect the level sensor.

Is it safe for use with the Maverick?

I don't know about the Maverick, if you have rain sensitive windshield wipers, however on my 2017 Jeep Renegade Deserthawk, the owner's manual specifically indicated not to use rain X as it would interfere with the operation of the rain sensitive wipers. I had followed that recommendation when I had the car. If my, Maverick had rain sensitive wipers (which it does not) I would refrain from using Rain X; why risk a potential issue.

 

[bighap]

I've been using Rain-X orange (de-icer variety) exclusively in the last three vehicles I have owned. Toyota, Subaru, Ford. Zero issues.

 

[mstrbill]

There was a lawsuit settled in 2024 against Rain X for this exact problem. According to the lawsuit, the following products caused the level sensor to stop functioning.

The suit specifically names the following Rain-X products:

• Rain-X All-Season Windshield Washer Fluid
• Rain-X 2-in-1 Windshield Washer Fluid
• Rain-X De-Icer Windshield Washer Fluid
• Rain-X Bug Remover Windshield Washer Fluid

I use Rain-X Platinum , not mentioned in the suit.

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