Driving in the rain

It's easy to forget your windshield wiper blades until you need them. When you open the wiper when it rains or snows, you may find that the blade of the wiper is old, worn and can not work normally.

Why are windshield wipers important

The visibility of the windshield is essential for safe driving. Therefore, working wiper blades are essential for maintaining safety on the road in bad weather, dusty driving conditions, and even in the case of swarms of insects. Replacement windshield wiper blade is usually very simple and usually does not require tools. Many auto parts stores can help install new wiper blades.

Install new wiper blades

When replacing the wiper blade on the car, it is important to know that you can replace the entire wiper blade or only the rubber sleeve. You only need a pointed nose pliers to replace the rubber sleeve. For simplicity, many people install a new blade every time. Read the instructions on the new wiper blade assembly to learn how to install the wiper on the vehicle.

Select the correct wiper blade

Each vehicle has the wiper blade size recommended by the manufacturer, depending on the make, model and year. A replacement blade of the correct size must be selected for your particular vehicle. There are several ways to find the wiper size for your car:

View user manual

Go to any auto parts store and use their "wiper blade size tester"

Find the correct wiper size online

Measure the wiper blade on the current vehicle

On some vehicles, the dimensions of the two blades are different, and it is important to install the correct size blades on the driver's side and the passenger's side.

Why is size important

If the length of the wiper blade you place on the vehicle exceeds the recommended value, the wipers may collide with each other, damage the wiper motor or damage the wiper blade itself. Oversized blades may also not conform to the shape of the window, leaving an unclean area and reducing visibility. Or the blade may strike the trim at the edge of the windshield.

For cars, too small blades cannot clear the entire windshield, resulting in reduced visibility. Always install Windshield Five Section Wiper Blade of the correct size according to the make, model and year of the vehicle.

Know when the windshield wiper needs to be replaced

Test the wipers at least once a quarter and look for the following signs of wear:

Stripes on the windshield

Wiper noise on glass

A blade that leaves a mark on the glass

The blade sticks to the glass

Before using the wiper blade in rain, snow, hail or dust, replace the wiper blade immediately if there are signs of wear to ensure continuous safety.