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Installed new wiper blades. (aussie.zone)
submitted 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) by to c/dull_mens_club@lemmy.world
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The wipers on my car have been screeching since I bought it about three years ago. I put new rubbers on them a while back, but that didn't fix it. I don't drive in the rain frequently enough for it to be a major bother, but yesterday, I was near a Supercheap Auto, so I went and spent the money on some good quality replacement blades.

They work smoothly and perfectly. After three years of screeching, a silent wipe is almost unfathomably satisfying.

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[–] 16 points 4 months ago (3 children)

I used RainX wipers for a long time but Bosch makes a superior product, they last for a long time so far, even in the baking sun

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  • [–] 8 points 4 months ago (2 children)

    The RainX washer fluid, though, is fantastic.

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  • [–] 5 points 4 months ago (1 child)

    Is there some kind of disadvantage to using this stuff? I can't remember exactly but I feel like every time someone mentions this stuff someone else explains why not to use it.

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  • [–] 4 points 4 months ago (1 child)

    In newer vehicles with washer fluid level sensors, rainX washer additive can cause the level sensor to stop functioning correctly and always think the tank is empty and you get a light on the dash, otherwise AFAIK no other issues

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  • [–] 1 point 4 months ago (1 child)

    Except the silicone in the fluid will plug the screens on the pump and the level sensor, so it will always show empty. As a mechanic I hate that stuff.

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  • [–] 1 point 4 months ago (1 child)

    You may have missed my other comment about that:

    I'll take being able to see at night in the rain over a light on the dashboard any day.

    And for me, replacing a washer pump and/or level sensor occasionally is not a big deal. I find the trade-off for the extra safety to be well worth it.

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  • [–] 1 point 4 months ago* (1 child)

    Use Aquapel instead, it works 100x better, and doesn’t ruin your washer system.

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  • [–] 2 points 4 months ago

    I'm actually in the market fow new wipers and I've been using RainX for well over a dacade. Maybe it's time to try a new brand. My last set of Rain X blades started to leave streaks after like 6 months (could have been the really bad winter - lots of ice and salt). Not horrible streaks, they aren't a safety concern, but little imperfections really bother me. I'm very particular about my windshield cleanliness.

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