How often do I need to change my windshield wipers?

Question:
My windshield wipers have started to work less and less. It's only now bothering, but I'd like to improve their function. Should I clean them or should I replace them (they are 2 and a half years old).
Thank you!

Answers:

Can you answer a question about the coolant system?

Standard estimate with "normal" usage is that you should change them every six months. At 2 1/2 years, I would say it's time to change them. Make sure you consult your owner's manual or go to an auto parts store and ask to make sure you get the correct size for both wipers.

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If you go to a place like AutoZone, they will sell you the correct wipers and help you learn to put them on.

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Replace them. Don't be that cheap. They don't cost a fortune. Instead of saving a few bucks, spend them so you can be safer.

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Replace them before they damage your windshield, windshield wipers should be replaced as needed.

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The time to replace them is when they leave a streak. The rubber has become unpliable and they do not make a good contact with the glass.

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If it is slow, the reason is something else. Replacing them with a new one does not make them run faster.

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The reason for low speed - it is of wrong size for your car. Wrong size (usually large size) puts additional load on the wiper motor and you could burn the motor to replace them sooner than needed.

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replace them. I would say once a year.

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if you are concious of the cost you can buy a roll of just the blade rubber and fit it in the wiper yourself.

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wow 2 and 1/2 years old. You got about 2 years more out of them than you should have. If you want your blades to work the best you should change them every 6 months. I do it at Daylight savings spring and fall. The only blade I have found that will last an entire year is teh Bosch Icon. It is a brackless blade that forms the window they are pretty expensive but are worth the money to me. They are about $25 a piece. So thats $50 for a set. Probaby more than you would ever think about spending on wiper blades but try them once and you will see why they are so expensive.

Have problems with car?


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