How long should windsheild wipers last, the rubber is falling apart after 45000 miles on my chevy? other cars?

Question:
I have had lasted a lot longer, twice as long, and it is just average usage, nothing unusual. A small thing but hope it does not indicate other cheap inferior products in this car that might show up over time.

Answers:

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Miles have absolutely nothing to do with wiper wear. Amount of use, or lack of use does...sun/heat affects the rubber, as does dust and dirt getting on your windshield.

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Frankly, if you are getting "45,000 miles" out of a set of wiper blades, you are way above averages, so don't complain.

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Most people change wipers every year or two.

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Wiper wear is based on use and weather. Especially sunshine.

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you've had the same wiper blades for 45000 miles? i change mine about every 10000 miles

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As a general rule, wipers are good for abut 4 months, then again, it depends on how much they are used. I change mine every 3 months.

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its not so much how much you use them,its the tempersture outside,thats hard on the rubber.

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450000miles?...hubby changes ours every fall and spring on our vehicles

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Maybe in the past you didn't drive much or it was in a garage more? 45K is a long ways.

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Lots of people replace the wipers every year anyway. It depends more on how often you used them, than how many miles you've driven.

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Thanks for the reminder! Depends on the type you purchased. I try to replace mine as soon as they squeek w/ every wipt - about once a year.

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Here on the WET Coast I change them anually. In the colder climates the winter cold stiffen the rubber & the ice destroys the wiping surface. The summer heat dries the rubber causing it to crack.

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buy a new one get it from advance auto and replace it yourself
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