Make a donation
« previous next »
Pages: [1]   Go Down

Author Topic: Screenwash expiry date?  (Read 6131 times)

Offline Mandy

  • Just look at my post count
  • ******
  • Thank You
  • -Given: 95
  • -Receive: 94
  • Posts: 1701
  • Drink Russian, Wear Italian, Drive German :)
Screenwash expiry date?
« on: December 13, 2014, 04:19:34 pm »
I was given a bottle of VW screenwash today but I noticed the date on the neck of the bottle was 25/03/2014. I was just wondering if this is an expiry date or manufacturing date? Is it ok to use lol!

Thanks. :smiley:
Logged
................................................
Driving: Tornado Red MK7 GTD, BMW 330e
Drove: Rising Blue Golf 6R, Reflex Silver Edition30 No.1684, Tornado Red Mk5 Golf GTI

Offline GrayMK5GTI

  • Global Moderator
  • Just look at my post count
  • *
  • Thank You
  • -Given: 125
  • -Receive: 248
  • Posts: 4165
Re: Screenwash expiry date?
« Reply #1 on: December 13, 2014, 04:35:26 pm »
Quote from: Mandy on December 13, 2014, 04:19:34 pm
I was given a bottle of VW screenwash today but I noticed the date on the neck of the bottle was 25/03/2014. I was just wondering if this is an expiry date or manufacturing date? Is it ok to use lol!

Thanks. :smiley:

If it is out of date, it might give you a funny tummy - so I wouldn't drink it  :innocent:
Logged
NOW: 2015 Golf R DSG 5 Door, Lapiz Blue, 19s, Discover Nav, Reversing Camera
GONE:2007 Black GTI Edition 30 3dr

Offline Gene Hunt

  • Just look at my post count
  • ******
  • Thank You
  • -Given: 59
  • -Receive: 61
  • Posts: 2478
    • Email
Re: Screenwash expiry date?
« Reply #2 on: December 13, 2014, 04:37:47 pm »
It will be fine. I have some in the garage from a couple of winters ago & use it with no problem.B-)
Logged
ED35. Standard factory condition.

Offline lukemk5gti

  • Just look at my post count
  • ******
  • Thank You
  • -Given: 28
  • -Receive: 118
  • Posts: 1845
    • Email
  • My Ride: http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,89715.msg907250.html#msg907250
Re: Screenwash expiry date?
« Reply #3 on: December 13, 2014, 06:42:56 pm »
Quote from: Mandy on December 13, 2014, 04:19:34 pm
I was given a bottle of VW screenwash today but I noticed the date on the neck of the bottle was 25/03/2014. I was just wondering if this is an expiry date or manufacturing date? Is it ok to use lol!

Thanks. :smiley:

They're juat advisory dates the manufacturer has to add by law. Maybe another few years down the line it'll start to come out of solution and some bits will settle in the bottom of the bottle. At that point don't put it in your car or the gunk will settle out!
Logged

Offline andy7ven

  • Always Involved
  • ****
  • Thank You
  • -Given: 9
  • -Receive: 30
  • Posts: 200
Re: Screenwash expiry date?
« Reply #4 on: December 13, 2014, 09:12:32 pm »
Its actually the manufacture date on the bottle not the use by!!!  :laugh:

I purchased 10 bottles off ebay last year and noticed the dates and thought here we go again another ebay special!!!  :scared:
« Last Edit: December 13, 2014, 09:14:18 pm by andy7ven »
Logged

Offline Dan_FR

  • Just look at my post count
  • ******
  • Thank You
  • -Given: 132
  • -Receive: 189
  • Posts: 1845
  • wait...what?
    • Email
Re: Screenwash expiry date?
« Reply #5 on: December 13, 2014, 10:14:52 pm »
Even a cam follower has an expiry date. I think mine from last year was 2018. Took a picture of it at the time as it made me chuckle

Screenwash will be fine
Logged
TFSI... Revo Stage 2+... . WMI.... VCDS HEX + CAN, MPPS, VAG Commander & VAG tacho - South Wales

Offline Mandy

  • Just look at my post count
  • ******
  • Thank You
  • -Given: 95
  • -Receive: 94
  • Posts: 1701
  • Drink Russian, Wear Italian, Drive German :)
Re: Screenwash expiry date?
« Reply #6 on: December 14, 2014, 04:34:35 pm »
Thank you for the replies, I guess it must be the manufactured date then. It looks ok so all good. :happy2: :pomppomp:

Next question... Do people dilute it at this time of year or just put it in neat? :jumping:
Logged
................................................
Driving: Tornado Red MK7 GTD, BMW 330e
Drove: Rising Blue Golf 6R, Reflex Silver Edition30 No.1684, Tornado Red Mk5 Golf GTI

Offline rich83

  • Just look at my post count
  • ******
  • Thank You
  • -Given: 165
  • -Receive: 802
  • Posts: 13444
    • MK5 Golf GTI
  • My Ride: https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?PHPSESSID=ncgfk30hnbpb5daph36m6vh39q&/topic,19740.0.html
Re: Screenwash expiry date?
« Reply #7 on: December 14, 2014, 04:35:37 pm »
Does it not give dilution amounts on the back depending on temperature?
Logged

Offline Frodo-anni

  • Just look at my post count
  • ******
  • Thank You
  • -Given: 14
  • -Receive: 45
  • Posts: 1336
    • Email
Re: Screenwash expiry date?
« Reply #8 on: December 14, 2014, 06:19:14 pm »
The VW dilution rates are on the front of the bottle, peel up the label.
Logged
mk4 Anniversary pd No0341 - Sold
mk5 GTI Edition 30 DSG No0391
Pages: [1]   Go Up
« previous next »