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12-22-2019, 04:48 PM | #1 |
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New Subaru OEM wiper blades are poor quality
About a month ago I installed new wipers, bought from Subaru's Amazon store page. Hadn't driven the car in rain since, but did this morning, on the slow-itermittent and my wiper blades were chattering and dragging something badly. If I misted the windshield washers / rainX windshield fluid then the chattering would go away for a couple wipes but come back.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07582DM77/ It was immediately apparent that the new part isn't the same quality as my OE blades and housing. Also see the amazon reviews. Another thing to note, it's probably a better idea to order the OEM inserts rather than the purchase a new housing. The inserts I installed 3-4 years ago worked great until now. But who knows if they've changed the quality on those parts. And the last thing, I called my local Subaru dealership, they did not have wiper blades, housings, or inserts for the BRZ. Ok, thanks! |
12-22-2019, 11:43 PM | #2 |
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It's not like it's official Subaru amazon page or anything.
But that sucks. I buy the refills on ebay and they work great and last a loooong time.
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Buy PIAA blades.
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12-25-2019, 08:02 AM | #4 |
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The only way to get genuine parts guaranteed is from the dealer.
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12-25-2019, 09:33 AM | #5 |
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Worst design ever!!!!
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12-26-2019, 11:47 AM | #6 |
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Toyota inserts have lasted me almost 3 years now.
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Don’t get a new wiper, not to mention amazon. Reuse Oem one with new insert. It’s aerodynamicly designed... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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12-30-2019, 07:06 PM | #8 |
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I bought new OEM wipers from subaru and they're great.
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but the hinges freeze at the slightest hint of snow...
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