beekermartin

I have changed the inserts a few times but they are still horrible in the rain and snow. I haven't changed the entire wiper yet but that is my next move unless there are better aftermarket options available. From the quick research I have done there aren't many aftermarket wipers available.

What do you guys recommend?

beekermartin

It cost @$100 for both new OEM wipers!

NBP04TL4ME

Is it your wipers or the glass?

beekermartin

The wipers. I am aware of the TSB about the wiper arms being bad. It could be that as well. I am going to start with new wipers first. I assume they are original and have lost their ability to apply equal pressure across the windshield.

So far all I have been able to find is aftermarket PIAA inserts. I haven't found any aftermarket entire wipers. Just inserts. It looks like my only option is OEM.

NBP04TL4ME

Seems like that's all that available

https://acurazine.com/forums/second-...blades-844093/

Although some of these reviews say they will fit as well....... Amazon

projektvertx

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I think PIAA and OEM are the only two options strictly because of the way it's designed unfortunately...

beekermartin

I guess I'll he ordering new OEM wipers then. Hopefully that fixes my issue.

Black63

Thanks for the reminder - looks like I need to order a pair of inserts.

schen72

Is that the price for entirely new wiper arm assemblies? If your rubber insert is worn out replacing just that can't cost more than $20 even at the dealer. I've actually found the wipers to be just fine and work very well. If you park outside a lot, the sun will harden the rubber over time. For my TL that's parked outside I need to change the rubber inserts about once a year. But my RL and RDX wipers (garaged) are still the original and they work very well.

thisaznboi88

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PIAA wipers FTW. 1 set last over 5 years through ice, snow, rain, and sun

projektvertx

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I'm willing to bet that's the arm. The inserts cost less than 20$ at my dealer.

DanL07RL

I've used both PIAA and OEM and have been satisfied with both. The OEM is fine silicone rubber, fairly priced and when used on a properly cleaned windscreen does fine. Attention to cleaning the windshield AND the wiper blades does wonders....if road grease and crud is allowed to get on there all bets are off IMHO.

csmeance

Doesn't the RL have a winter position for the wipers to increase tension? I swear I read it in the manual!

DanL07RL

Yes, there is a "winter position" but it only rises the "parked" position up to avoid caking and freezing from snowfall. To my knowledge, it does not change tension.

Türk

What about Trico's?

projektvertx

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Interesting. First time seeing these, I'd really be curious to see fitment and performance on these. Amazon says they fit

oo7spy

It only keeps the wipers set higher so not as much snow weight can sit on them.

beekermartin

When installing new inserts does it matter what direction the metal spines are facing? They tend to have a curve to them. Should the curve face the windshield or away from it? I would assume towards the windshield is correct.

RL09

I'd do a glass treatment first. I did my Aquapel earlier this week. Water flies off the windshield without wipers, so, it may just do the trick.

i recall years ago you guys in the US had rainX. but you may have better stuff today.

A 20 bucks fix.

TonyCD

I swear by the PIAA Super Silicone refills. Terrific performance and very long life. And unlike a lot of modern wipers you can only buy as complete blades, they don't look garishly tasteless doing it.