Don't drive this winter with water in your washer reservoir or it will be harder to see. The windshield wiper fluid is the best choice for the winter because it contains a small percentage of antifreeze that keeps the solution from freezing. If the water was still inside the washer tank, then it will certainly freeze as the temperatures drop, and that means it could damage the washer hoses, the washer nozzles, and the washer housing. If the pump were to get damaged, that is a costly part to repair.
The other ingredient in the windshield wiper fluid is detergent, used to make short work of any dead bugs, bird droppings, or tree sap that is blocking your field of vision. Water simply smears these contaminants around, making it even harder to see. Once the windshield wiper fluid breaks down the obstruction, it is easily moved away effortlessly.
Stop by Bill Gaddis Chrysler today to get windshield wiper fluid in your reservoir filled.