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.
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!