The wipers on my car have been screeching since I bought it about three years ago. I put new rubbers on them a while back, but that didn’t fix it. I don’t drive in the rain frequently enough for it to be a major bother, but yesterday, I was near a Supercheap Auto, so I went and spent the money on some good quality replacement blades.
They work smoothly and perfectly. After three years of screeching, a silent wipe is almost unfathomably satisfying.
The RainX washer fluid, though, is fantastic.
Is there some kind of disadvantage to using this stuff? I can’t remember exactly but I feel like every time someone mentions this stuff someone else explains why not to use it.
In newer vehicles with washer fluid level sensors, rainX washer additive can cause the level sensor to stop functioning correctly and always think the tank is empty and you get a light on the dash, otherwise AFAIK no other issues
I’ll take being able to see at night in the rain over a light on the dashboard any day.
Except the silicone in the fluid will plug the screens on the pump and the level sensor, so it will always show empty. As a mechanic I hate that stuff.
You may have missed my other comment about that:
And for me, replacing a washer pump and/or level sensor occasionally is not a big deal. I find the trade-off for the extra safety to be well worth it.
Use Aquapel instead, it works 100x better, and doesn’t ruin your washer system.
I’m just seeing the glass applicator stuff - how long does it last before you have to reapply?
Lasts about a year.
I will seek it out, thank you!