Wiper Blades

[Althalus]

Ok, easy to replace the big one. The little one? Anyone find anywhere that has the tiny one?

[proxim2020]

You'll have to elaborate a little bit. Are you saying you can't figure out how to swap out the shorter blade? Or you can't find any places that sell it?

[marleyfan]

Seems pretty clear to me that he can't find one. I haven't looked for one yet. Should they even need replacing yet? I would imagine that most of the major auto parts stores should have them. Or even the dealer I suppose.

[Althalus]

You'll have to elaborate a little bit. Are you saying you can't figure out how to swap out the shorter blade? Or you can't find any places that sell it?

Sorry, was a little sleepy this morning.

I need to replace my wipers, they're jittering against the windshield and it's pissing me off.

I can't find anywhere that has small blade for the passenger side. I've tried all my local auto shops (which are admittedly crappy) there is a bigger one about 30 mins from here I haven't checked yet.

[Ever Victorious]

The V is almost a year old, so there are definitely cars out there that need them replaced. Wetter, colder climates need them replaced more often than warmer, drier ones.

Also, I've found that there's a big gap in quality between manufacturers of wiper blades. I only ever use two brands now: OEM, and Trico. All of the other brands available around here are steaming piles of dookie.

If you can't find 'em, I'm sure your Nissan dealer will have them, and they'll be good quality blades, even if a bit pricey.

[greygoose]

Can anyone comment on the Michelin blades from Costco (Canada). Sorry I don't have more specific detail than that. Not sure if the US Costco offers the same ones.

[BBISHOPPCM]

I've had good luck with Rain-X wipers, and Bosch. I installed some Anco blades... NEVER AGAIN!

[Bubs daddy]

Quote »Wetter, colder climates need them replaced more often than warmer, drier ones.[/quote]Well, I would say most warmer climates. One summer here in Phoenix and your wipers are strips of beef jerky.

[Ever Victorious]

Well, I would say most warmer climates. One summer here in Phoenix and your wipers are strips of beef jerky.

Touche...

And remind me never to accept "beef jerky" from you.

[Bubs daddy]

[proxim2020]

I think rain x is making them also. I think it just a 14" blade, so any 14" blade will do.

[KimberKenobi]

Can anyone comment on the Michelin blades from Costco (Canada). Sorry I don't have more specific detail than that. Not sure if the US Costco offers the same ones.

I've gotten the Michelins a few times and I really liked them ... If fact, with proper cleaning and maintainence (umm... yeah, I clean and pamper my wipers... *cough* <.< >.> >.<) I once got a pair of those babies to last for two and a half years (the car gave out at this point) in Kentucky ... it was during one of Kentucky's every-four-years-TrueWinter!.

I like them. (plus they are cheap at Wal*Mart and that IS important when you're eeking your way through college... stupid Wal*Mart... and you have important trips to make... to Michigan and you can't afford to waste money on the car that isn't gas/oil related.)

[Althalus]

Well, I ended up getting Bosch Edge blades cause they were on sale (buy one get one free!)

I mistakingly got a size smaller by accident but i had already through out the box :-\ they work great though.

My sizes were 28 on drivers side and 14 on passenger

[proxim2020]

Hmmm....I thought the sizes were 26/14

[Althalus]

Well, I replaced mine with a 26 but it leaves part of my windshield uncleaned that my other cleaned. Maybe your car had 26s all along?

[Prospekt]

Anyone know what to do about the rear windshield wipers for the hatchbacks? Do they need a special blade or no?

[proxim2020]

So far I only know of the dealer selling them.