Wiper Blades
#81
2020 RDX White/Espresso
I replace my blades every year. I definitely notice a degradation of effectiveness after that time, and during the winter especially I don't want to have underperforming wipers. I usually go premium on wipers. This time it was Bosch Icon @$40 for the set. Good tires, good brakes, and good wipers are all part of a safe car, so I think it's worth the price.
#83
Suzuka Master
If your car sits in the garage and you dont drive a lot, the blades can go more than a year. I am 1.5 year
on original blades, I clean them, and they are in great shape
on original blades, I clean them, and they are in great shape
#84
The Honda dealer near me had both front wipers in stock for $18 total. The guy at the parts desk asked if I had changed them before. When I said no he came outside and changed them for me in less than 5 minutes while showing me what to do.
My RDX is 2.5 years old and hit 30k miles today. From now on, I’ll do them every year at this price.
My RDX is 2.5 years old and hit 30k miles today. From now on, I’ll do them every year at this price.
#86
Skeptic
The Honda dealer near me had both front wipers in stock for $18 total. The guy at the parts desk asked if I had changed them before. When I said no he came outside and changed them for me in less than 5 minutes while showing me what to do.
My RDX is 2.5 years old and hit 30k miles today. From now on, I’ll do them every year at this price.
My RDX is 2.5 years old and hit 30k miles today. From now on, I’ll do them every year at this price.
#87
Suzuka Master
Here: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-OEM...EAAOSwuvFcWF~y
Genuine OEM Acura RDX 2019-2021 Wiper Insert Replacement Set (ALL 3!) Front and Rear $19.95 shipped, from Curry Acura. No need to visit dealers.
Genuine OEM Acura RDX 2019-2021 Wiper Insert Replacement Set (ALL 3!) Front and Rear $19.95 shipped, from Curry Acura. No need to visit dealers.
#88
Here: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-OEM...EAAOSwuvFcWF~y
Genuine OEM Acura RDX 2019-2021 Wiper Insert Replacement Set (ALL 3!) Front and Rear $19.95 shipped, from Curry Acura. No need to visit dealers.
Genuine OEM Acura RDX 2019-2021 Wiper Insert Replacement Set (ALL 3!) Front and Rear $19.95 shipped, from Curry Acura. No need to visit dealers.
#89
2020 RDX White/Espresso
It surprises me that people who think OEM tires are crap would expect OEM wipers to be acceptable.
#90
#91
Suzuka Master
I always bought them and installed myself, and they last good for at least a year, and price is good also.
#92
when it’s time for me to buy tires, I don’t give preference to OEM, but do my own research.
Until this most recent experience it never occurred to me to just replace the insert with OEM. I always went out and bought the best wiper arms I could get, and they were a bit costly. Since I liked the style of the OEM wipers that came with my RDX I figured I’d try the OEM inserts and I was pleasantly surprised. They worked great. so, at least for this vehicle, as long as the inserts continue to perform, I will continue to use them. If they let me down, I’ll dump them and go back to my old way.
#93
Skeptic
Then, there's this guy, who claims to have been an engineer for Chrysler and makes the case for OEM tires being the righttires for the car. Not just the same make and model tire, but get them from the dealer. Maybe that's true in some cases but how would I know? I don't buy it.
https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/20...acement-tires/
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#94
2020 RDX White/Espresso
I think the logic is sound. If such a thing exists as better wiper blades, and they cost more, then you can bet car makers aren't putting them on new cars. Honda is just sourcing from the lowest bidder that they can get away with. Just like they do with tires.
OEM parts are a different story because they're actually made specifically to fit the car and only that car. And sure there are non-OEM parts that are cheaper, but there are also non-OEM parts that are more expensive and better, like brakes, turbo, exhaust, wheels... if I have to replace the bumper, I'd go with OEM, but if I have to replace the brakes, I'm buying the better ones.
OEM parts are a different story because they're actually made specifically to fit the car and only that car. And sure there are non-OEM parts that are cheaper, but there are also non-OEM parts that are more expensive and better, like brakes, turbo, exhaust, wheels... if I have to replace the bumper, I'd go with OEM, but if I have to replace the brakes, I'm buying the better ones.
#95
Skeptic
Just from my own personal experience, I've gone through two sets of OEM inserts in 2 years (just put on the 3rd) and they work as well as any wipers I've had.
OTOH, I had a set of Bosch blades years ago that were twice the price of ordinary Ancos and the Bosch wipers worked like shit from day one. They streaked and chattered. I'm not sure but they may have been synthetic. That doesn't necessarily mean to me that all Bosch blades are shit but that's my experience. I give some credit to the testimonials here in this thread.
So, what I'll probably do is keep replacing the OEM inserts until the blades themselves become oxidized and then give the Bosch Icons a try. What's the worst thing that could happen?
OTOH, I had a set of Bosch blades years ago that were twice the price of ordinary Ancos and the Bosch wipers worked like shit from day one. They streaked and chattered. I'm not sure but they may have been synthetic. That doesn't necessarily mean to me that all Bosch blades are shit but that's my experience. I give some credit to the testimonials here in this thread.
So, what I'll probably do is keep replacing the OEM inserts until the blades themselves become oxidized and then give the Bosch Icons a try. What's the worst thing that could happen?
#96
Just from my own personal experience, I've gone through two sets of OEM inserts in 2 years (just put on the 3rd) and they work as well as any wipers I've had.
OTOH, I had a set of Bosch blades years ago that were twice the price of ordinary Ancos and the Bosch wipers worked like shit from day one. They streaked and chattered. I'm not sure but they may have been synthetic. That doesn't necessarily mean to me that all Bosch blades are shit but that's my experience. I give some credit to the testimonials here in this thread.
So, what I'll probably do is keep replacing the OEM inserts until the blades themselves become oxidized and then give the Bosch Icons a try. What's the worst thing that could happen?
OTOH, I had a set of Bosch blades years ago that were twice the price of ordinary Ancos and the Bosch wipers worked like shit from day one. They streaked and chattered. I'm not sure but they may have been synthetic. That doesn't necessarily mean to me that all Bosch blades are shit but that's my experience. I give some credit to the testimonials here in this thread.
So, what I'll probably do is keep replacing the OEM inserts until the blades themselves become oxidized and then give the Bosch Icons a try. What's the worst thing that could happen?
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