Wiper blades
09-02-2013, 04:48 PM
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Wiper blades
I have a 2013 MDX tech with about 10 months of use and only one mild winter on it.
The windshield wipers remove the water very well on their way up but do a terrible job on the way down leaving a lot of streaky water. I tried cleaning them thoroughly and using Rain X but nothing works. Is it possible they need replacement? I had a Pilot for 7 years and had to replace the only once.
What brand and model are the best in cleaning and quietness?
The windshield wipers remove the water very well on their way up but do a terrible job on the way down leaving a lot of streaky water. I tried cleaning them thoroughly and using Rain X but nothing works. Is it possible they need replacement? I had a Pilot for 7 years and had to replace the only once.
What brand and model are the best in cleaning and quietness?
09-02-2013, 07:04 PM
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piaa super silicone wiper blade inserts.
the first set lasted about 2 yrs...just recently replaced them again. not bad for less then $20. i have them on all 3 cars in our household.
the first set lasted about 2 yrs...just recently replaced them again. not bad for less then $20. i have them on all 3 cars in our household.
09-17-2013, 07:46 PM
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I have always used OEM wiper blade inserts.
09-19-2013, 08:14 AM
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+1 on the PIAA blades. Make sure you use the little pre-moistened pads that come with the blades. They fill in the micro fissures within the windshield, and at a microsopic level, smoothen the window so the wipers can do a better job. I had these wipers on my last car for 4 years, but I'm one of those people who for some odd reason, hate turning my wipers on full speed. The fluid on the pads included with the wipers also has a rain-x effect at cruising speeds.
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09-19-2013, 11:25 PM
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+1 on the PIAA blades. Make sure you use the little pre-moistened pads that come with the blades. They fill in the micro fissures within the windshield, and at a microsopic level, smoothen the window so the wipers can do a better job. I had these wipers on my last car for 4 years, but I'm one of those people who for some odd reason, hate turning my wipers on full speed. The fluid on the pads included with the wipers also has a rain-x effect at cruising speeds.
11-04-2013, 09:53 PM
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$3 a blade at Walmart Tire & Lube - they are the house blades (in the shop). Just pull into the bay area and they'll install them. You'll easily get a year out of them and for under $10 for all 3 blades, you can't go wrong.
11-04-2013, 10:34 PM
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11-05-2013, 12:04 AM
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Found a great deal online thru rockauto.com!
Here's the link: http://www.rockauto.com/lang/en/promo.html#wiper
I got the Bosch beam style for my MDX for both sides for $15 while buying it from local auto parts store would've been easily $30-40.
Here's the link: http://www.rockauto.com/lang/en/promo.html#wiper
I got the Bosch beam style for my MDX for both sides for $15 while buying it from local auto parts store would've been easily $30-40.
11-05-2013, 01:50 AM
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Found a great deal online thru rockauto.com!
Here's the link: http://www.rockauto.com/lang/en/promo.html#wiper
I got the Bosch beam style for my MDX for both sides for $15 while buying it from local auto parts store would've been easily $30-40.
Here's the link: http://www.rockauto.com/lang/en/promo.html#wiper
I got the Bosch beam style for my MDX for both sides for $15 while buying it from local auto parts store would've been easily $30-40.
11-05-2013, 07:04 AM
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I just ordered 5 blades, 3 for MDX and 2 for RL, they are 4 different sizes and are OEM Acura inserts. Total cost to fix both cars for the rain coming was less than $34. I ordered from the net via an Acura dealer and spent 30 mins installing all 5.
Done for another 2 years.
Done for another 2 years.
11-06-2013, 09:15 AM
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