2009 - Windshield Wiper Issue

[laurin1]

I have an 09 LE that I bought in March. Recently, one of the wipers started streaking. No biggie, I figure they put cheap blades on new cars. So I bought new ones.

Can someone tell me, am I suppose to reuse that rubber holder and take the blades on of the new wipers and put them into the rubber thing? (I know, all those technical terms

Anyway, the new blades work great, but the wipers themselves whistle now and high-speeds, plus the rubber things look better. It seems like I can take the blades out and change them only.

[Timmbo]

Hmmm, very interesting. I would probably replace just the blades. I am guessing that is why they have the rubber things, they probably found that if you don't use that, you will get the whistle sound.

[brainguyus]

I originally thought these were one piece flex-blades but afer a closer look it seems that you can get refills. I guess they have the 'spoiler' design to keep them from whistling and sailing off the windshield.

Rock Auto has refills available....http://www.rockauto.com/catalo...50787

I've always had bad luck buying OEM refills. The things always seem to be the wrong width to fit in the blade once I get them home. You might want to see if you can get these from a local parts store or the dealer rather than online.

[laurin1]

Well, to have to those types of blades to refill is a poor design, imo. I generally only use expensive windshield wipes (Bosch Edge and above.) I've found that cheap blades just don't work worth a crap. The problem is the wipers sit above the hood, unlike most models nowadays.

[Timmbo]

I saw today at the store a new wiper made by Rain-X. It is called the Rain-X Latitude. It looks like a similar design to the OEM wipers we have on our '09 Murano. I would be willing to bet these would not make the whistling, and I have always used the Rain-X blades simply because they work better, and as a bonus, they cost much less. These were on sale for $9.88 a blade, but are normally $14.99. I will probably pick up a pair before the snow falls.

[laurin1]

I saw today at the store a new wiper made by Rain-X. It is called the Rain-X Latitude. It looks like a similar design to the OEM wipers we have on our '09 Murano. I would be willing to bet these would not make the whistling, and I have always used the Rain-X blades simply because they work better, and as a bonus, they cost much less. These were on sale for $9.88 a blade, but are normally $14.99. I will probably pick up a pair before the snow falls.

I just bought a pair! They look very similar. Seem good initially, although, I had to buy mine locally and paid more because Rain-X (along with everyone else) does have the sizes for the 2009, and the 2007 are wrong. Rain-X's website does not provide a means to purchase specific sizes, only what matches your car. I emailed them, but no response.

[Timmbo]

I just bought a pair! They look very similar. Seem good initially, although, I had to buy mine locally and paid more because Rain-X (along with everyone else) does have the sizes for the 2009, and the 2007 are wrong. Rain-X's website does not provide a means to purchase specific sizes, only what matches your car. I emailed them, but no response.

That's wierd that their site doesn't let you purchase sizes. In WI (and few other midwest states) we have a store called Fleet Farm, they have them on sale for $9.88 (reg. $14.99), they are sold individually and you can buy any size you want. Please keep us posted as to how you like the new wipers. I will probably get a pair myself.

[mrbizness1]

Hmmm, very interesting. I would probably replace just the blades. I am guessing that is why they have the rubber things, they probably found that if you don't use that, you will get the whistle sound.

I just priced OEM wiper blades at $20.00 at the dealer. I will try the Michelin's first at 6.95. I have had good luck with them. I use the 28" size on my Caravan and they don't whistle or chatter and last about 2 years.