Low windshield washer fluid alarm

[Mcchub]

I live in Michigan, and the last few days it has been single digit temperatures and sub zero wind chill. When I get in my truck in the morning to head to work I get a low windshield washer fluid alarm. It stays on until the car is fully warmed up. I was wondering if anyone else has had this problem and if there is a fix, or if it's just a bug I need to live with

 

[RamminBeavers]

My '14 is only a few weeks old, but I get the same thing.

 

[WaterBoy1]

You aren't by chance using Rain-x washer fluid are you?

There's a number of threads on here advising that the Rain-x causes a low washer fluid indication.

 

[Jdmtz2]

Use a washer fluid that is -20, i had the same problem with regular washer fluid but -20 fixes it so it doesn't freeze.

 

[Mcchub]

I am using rain-x at the moment because auto zone was out of the prestone stuff

 

[chuck]

Mine used to come on randomly and refuse to go away but that was about a year ago. It hasn't happened in a while though. Not sure what the problem was but so far I haven't had it happen this winter. Butttt the nozzles for the wiper fluid on my hood are frozen shut so theres that lol

 

[WaterBoy1]

I am using rain-x at the moment because auto zone was out of the prestone stuff

That would probably explain it then. Everything I've read on here says not to use Rain-x for this reason.

Didn't know that till I bought my truck and joined this site. It's a shame as I really like the Rain-x washer fluid. Going to have to find another favorite now! [emoji3]