Wiper blade life

[CamaroFred]

Originally Posted by ChibiBlackSheep

Yes, there is a right and left part number. Hard to tell the difference, (maybe since they are the aero ones??) but since they were the correct part numbers for the car, I ordered 1 of each.

The left is longer than the right. Pretty common these days.

I had my originals for 5 years. Wash them when you wash the car. Keep the windscreen clean.

Get the winter or all weather even if you don't ever see freezing temps.

The newer ones are often sold in pairs at a discount over individuals. It's silly to only replace one anyway. They see the same amount of duty.

[DvKillar]

Originally Posted by EMB135Driver

Have you cleaned them? A wet paper towel held securely and pulled from one end of the blade to the other a few times will remove all the built up grime.

I only ask because I’ve met 2 people so far in my life that were amazed how simple it was to restore wiper performance....they were changing them every year.

I kept them clean, but after less than a year the rubber split.

We are getting rain today so I am trying out a set of Michelin XT's.

I will still get the OE ones order for next month.

Thanks, gang!

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[ThatMaro]

Originally Posted by Rock-It Man

At 65,000 miles, I've had almost ten times as much fun as you, despite storing the car during salt season.

Seriously, dude. Salt is very very bad, but spring, summer, and fall rain is absolutely harmless.

Now I feel so bad becuase I’ve driven my car through salt,snow and Ice, I now feel like I’m “abusing” my car.

But back to the topic: I put Bosch wipers on my car when I bought it and they’ve been perfectly fine.