R50/53 Wiper blades, any better than OEM?

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Jul 23, 2007 | 02:35 PM

#26

hegira

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I'm on my third set since I got Emily ('02 MCS, Chili Red with a black hat) last August, but I'm a little obsessive-compulsive about keeping the windows clean. Plus we had a bad winter for blades.

Jul 24, 2007 | 05:57 PM

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89AKurt

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Looks like I will be trying the Bosch.

Then I'll race something just for the helluvit.

Jul 24, 2007 | 06:30 PM

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Red

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Quote:

Originally Posted by rkw

Is a dealer convenient for you? For a 6 month old car, you can stop in and get new wipers for free (covered until 3 years/36K miles).

How easy is it to just pop in and get blades? On my 03 MCS, they had plenty of opportunities to replace them as it was always in for something!

The 06 is trouble free but a year old. Guess I could call and see if I have to invest any time in waiting around for free wipers.....

regards,
Red

Jul 24, 2007 | 08:02 PM

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DixonL2

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At a year you're due for an oil change anyway...

Jul 24, 2007 | 11:41 PM

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rkw

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Quote:

Originally Posted by minjae

hmm. yeah i guess ill keep getting free wipers until that warranty is up. thanks for the heads up rkw

but wat exactly do i say when i go up there? i'd like to get new wipers cause mine suck?

Yes! Just say they streak and you want replacements under warranty. At my one year service my dealer replaced my wipers for free and I didn't even mention or ask for it!

Jul 25, 2007 | 05:27 AM

#31

lurch70

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PIAA Silicone ... same set still going strong after 3 YEARS!!! ... still no streaking and perfect wipes.

Go fo PIAA or SILBLADE silicones!!!

Jul 25, 2007 | 05:28 AM

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lurch70

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duplicate

Jul 25, 2007 | 08:38 AM

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minjae

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cool. thanks for the info rkw

ill stop by the dealer whenever i have time and ill ask them. but does the service department have to be open?

cause by the time i get off work their service department is usually either closed or almost closed.

Quote:

Originally Posted by rkw

Yes! Just say they streak and you want replacements under warranty. At my one year service my dealer replaced my wipers for free and I didn't even mention or ask for it!

Jul 25, 2007 | 11:13 PM

#34

retroom

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i had Silblade silicones on my wife's camry, great wipe but couldn't stand the squeaking as the blades moved across the glass. I eventually replaced them after a few months.

My 2 cents,

retroom