I gotta replace the wiper blades on my '06, front and back. Gonna get the rear at my dealer - about $7.50, cheaper than AutoZone.
As for the fronts, has anybody tried any of the "aero" style blades, i.e. Bosch, Michelin, Rain-X, Anco, Trico? If so, are they any better than regular metal blades as far as streaking, chattering, etc.? They look cool, but at twice the price, I'm havin' a hard time justifying the things.
The wife's Audi uses an Audi-only OEM metal blade with a plastic spoiler attached, and they are fantastic, IMHO. The aftermarket "aero" blades are all plastic, as far as I can tell, and I'm just not convinced that's the way to go.
Wiper Blades?
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Have had good luck with Bosch Micro Edge's on my vehicles. Cheapish & work fine for quite a while.
Anyone know what's up with the rear wiper? I bought one at auto parts store, and I've never been able to get it to sit right on the hook. there something "special" you have to do so it's seated properly?
Anyone know what's up with the rear wiper? I bought one at auto parts store, and I've never been able to get it to sit right on the hook. there something "special" you have to do so it's seated properly?
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You gotta hold your mouth just right and use a little persuasion on it.webmastir wrote:Anyone know what's up with the rear wiper? I bought one at auto parts store, and I've never been able to get it to sit right on the hook. there something "special" you have to do so it's seated properly?
Seriously, if it locks into place, I can't imagine why it wouldn't fit right. I bought a Trico 12-B at a parts store last week, and it looks and fits just like OEM. FYI, the 12-A blade will NOT fit. It kinda sounds like only one side of the blade attachment bracket is fully seated. Got a photo of it?
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