[xraychick01]

I had my wipers on today and I them on the lowest setting. I swear when I was driving on the highway they were wiping more frequently on that setting then when I was driving in town. Am I losing my mind here or has anyone else noticed this?

 

[elcompaLalo]

I think speed may have something to do with it. Rain at a slow speed will be minimal, but even a small amount of rain at high speeds will decrease visibility through the windshield.

 

[Silver LTZ]

I've noticed this too. My old G6 did the same thing. It seems like if you have it on low or high and turn it down it goes more often then if you never turn it on low or high before hand....weird.

 

[crm2019]

they are speed sensitive. For example - If you set the intermittent at the fastest speed - while sitting it runs the wipers intermittently, however if you hit 50mph, they will run constantly.

 

[Silver LTZ]

they are speed sensitive. For example - If you set the intermittent at the fastest speed - while sitting it runs the wipers intermittently, however if you hit 50mph, they will run constantly.

Hum, I had no idea they were, thanks.

 

[xraychick01]

Interesting and kind of cool! I'm glad to know it wasn't just my imagination.

 

[Roz1234]

Question, wiper blades aren't under warranty?

 

[Silver LTZ]

Question, wiper blades aren't under warranty?

No they are not.

 

[Roz1234]

Dam, I was hopeing they were, Oh well Thanks Silver!

 

[elcompaLalo]

Dam, I was hopeing they were, Oh well Thanks Silver!

If it is time for replacements, instead of paying the $70 set from the stealership you should look into just swapping out the rubber blade on them. Malibu wiper blades can be dismantled and you purchase the rubber blade (IIRC its a 21 inch) for about $6 each at a Napa auto parts. It will take some patience and may be a PITA but will save you lots of $$$.

 

[JasonZ34]

If it is time for replacements, instead of paying the $70 set from the stealership you should look into just swapping out the rubber blade on them. Malibu wiper blades can be dismantled and you purchase the rubber blade (IIRC its a 21 inch) for about $6 each at a Napa auto parts. It will take some patience and may be a PITA but will save you lots of $$$.

That's some good info. Thanks elcompaLalo, that's some huge savings.

 

[Roz1234]

Thanks for the advice El! but I got some oe wiper blades off ebay for 25.00

 

[bballr4567]

I replaced our OEM wipers after about 3 months. They were pitiful from day one. Went with Rain X latitude wipers and havent had a problem in almost 20k miles with them. Far better than the Bosch "wipers". lol

 

[Aprime]

paying the $70 set

WHAT!?

SEVENTY DOLLARS FOR WIPERS?

 

[elcompaLalo]

Thanks for the advice El! but I got some oe wiper blades off ebay for 25.00

Lucky you! When I said $70 for wipers, I was referring to OEM replacements from GM. When it came time to get some for my car I couldn't find anything aftermarket, so the parts department said they were too new and had to be special order and $35 each.

Hey Roz1234.........the $12 I spent sure beats your $25.

 

[Silver LTZ]

I just bought a set of the new style AC Delcos from Rock Auto, they were way less then the dealer, but still not cheap. About $60. But they work great. The new style ones are easier to spot due to the plastic covers for air deflection over part of them.

 

[Roz1234]

Silver, Can you take pics of your wipers Thanks!

 

[Silver LTZ]

Silver, Can you take pics of your wipers Thanks!

Sure, I'll try to do it this weekend. The wife always has the camera in here purse LOL.

 

[TMoneyR523]

Rain-X!

 

[Roz1234]

Wiper Blades Input

Hi everyone I was wondering what kind of wiper blades has everyone purchased for their car the oem ones or different ones?