Just bought some new professional Silicone Wiper Blades and don’t know how to fit them? Not to worry, swapping Wiper Blades isn’t too complex and can only take around 5mins once you know what to do. The first thing you should know is when to actually change them, it’s vital that your Windscreen Wipers are working for the rainy weather but avoid changing them just before the summer as the hot sun can occasionally distort the rubber of the blades. As a general rule, Wiper Blades should be exchanged every year at least, but must also be checked every 6 months to ensure they are still functioning as normal. If the wipers are squeaking or rubbing against the windshield it doesn’t necessarily indicate they need replacing, sometimes just cleaning the windscreen can help (without wax, as this can make the blades too slippery) and also ensure the Wiper Blades aren’t fastened too tight creating unnecessary friction.

Now that all of the requirements are out of the way, it’s time to get onto the hands on work. To start, you will need to carefully lift the Windscreen Wipers so that they stand up and are clear of the windscreen. On most vehicles this only requires you to simply pull the blade outwards, if you are finding it hard, you can switch the ignition on, initiate the wipers and then shut the ignition off, this will leave the wipers standing vertical and you should find it simpler to lift them.
Next you will want to look at the size of the Wiper Blades as some vehicles have one smaller than the other and will need to be connected the right way around. Now we need to remove the current Wiper Blades and this is usually done by pushing in a small tab before sliding the blade out. Sometimes you may need to lift a tab up or even remove a screw with a screwdriver. Once both blades have been removed, the new Wiper Blades will easily slide into the wiper arm and click into place, don’t forget to ensure the fitting is tight and if any screws were removed that they be put back.

With the new blades attached it’s time to test to ensure they work. You will need to carefully drop the Windscreen Wipers so that they lie flat on the windscreen again and once more give them a slight tug to check they are secure and won’t come flying off as you drive away. With the wipers back in place, start the ignition and give them a go.

So there we have it, those new Silicone Wiper Blades you just bought don’t have to just remain in their box anymore, get out there and get them fitted!

Are you the proprietor of some shiny authentic replacement wiper blades but have no idea how to fasten them to your car, well your in luck, and this tutorial is here to help. First of all lets review the most important elements too look for when purchasing replacement wiper blades. One of the centermost issues elaborated is the life expectancy of the replacement wiper blades. Most standard rubber wipers have a very limited number of cycles when contrasted to silicone wipers; this help is usually available on the side of the packet.

You can compare the two by contriving how much they cost per one hundred thousand cycles. As soon as you so this you will find what super value silicone wipers are in the long run. Your standard rubber wipers are only suitable for around done hundred thousand iterations, your common silicone wiper blade is good for millions of iterations, and only cost a bit more. So now you see your dilemma and have hopefully invested in a new pair of replacement wiper blades lets take a look at the concrete process of replacing your wipers. The first thing you will need to understand is when you determine you need to replace them. The best time of year for this is just before the rainy season, but after the high temperatures of the summer when wipe blades are prone to distort. Autumn is usually an great time for these determinants, so replace your wipers at least once a year but take the time to inspect them at least once every six month in order to determine precisely how much punishment they are taking. If the wipers are clearly worn they will make a very aggravating and characteristic squeaking sound when in use, this is due to the fact the rubber is worn and no longer is abounding with the wind screen. Another apparition of damage is the wiper blades vibrating quickly at high speed, this is an inkling the rubber wiper blades is coming away from the metal sweeping arm, either way its time they were replaced.

In some cases cleansing the windscreen with some and water to remove any dust and grease may help ameliorate the bother, but remember not to use any wax products as this will reduce the efficiency foyer wipers tremendously. This should leave us in a actual position to actually tackle changing the wiper blades now, in order to do this you may need a screw driver, but on most modern transports it’s simply necessary to lift the wiper blades and slides it out manually without the need to undo any screws. If the wiper blades is in an annoying position try turning on the ignition and activating the wiper blades until they are in a more convenient place to work on. Next pull the wipers away from the wind screen so they are standing perpendicular in space. Then using your hand slide the rubber wiper blades away from the frame, in some cases you may need to aid up some small tabs but this is not always the case.

I have owned my Mitsubishi FTO MIVEC for three years and have had nothing but pleasure and delight out of it. The only problem is with getting the spare parts needed to keep it maintained. I have used three pairs of Wiper Blades and I am still not happy with the present version that I have on. I got the high performance Silicone Wiper Blades from a local garage but they do not curve to the correct angle of the windscreen.

The concerns that I have with ordering parts for the FTO is that everything has to be imported from Japan to get the correct fit and style. I did recognise this when I bought the car but I didn’t realise the cost of importing such things as Wiper Blades direct from the factory in Japan. This is because they do not make the present version of the car anymore and therefore everything is by order and demand.

There are a couple of specialist companies that can help with high performance parts, such as Wiper Blades, and I have used them in the past when the car failed it’s MOT and I needed a new seatbelt, mirror and locking catch. These specialist dealers are extensively cheaper and you actually get to talk someone who will give you exact prices and delivery times. I used SMC who are a specialist FTO parts dealer, I purchased the above parts and ordered the new high performance Wiper Blades which were a perfect fit, unfortunately they were too high performance and a local kid decided to treat himself to them the following week!

I have resigned myself to using local garage or store for Wiper Blades in case of the same occurring again. I went down to a local store and bought a set of standard Wiper Blades which I thought would fit the windscreen, they were sizes 20” and 21”, they didn’t fit although the FTO name was on the packaging. I took the pair of Wiper Blades back and exchanged them for the stiff 19” version. The Wiper Blades fit the actual windscreen but did not curve around to fit the passenger side. I left these Wiper Blades on for at least six months but I noticed that during the winter months the rubber was breaking and I decided to go back to the Silicone Wiper Blades. As I have already commented on, I am still not happy with the appearance of my Wiper Blades but they are the best that I can find without paying for an import from Japan and paying a small fortune.