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Several years in Pa. My car gets garaged alot of the time and avoids the sun during the day so they lasted way longer. Maybe the originals lasted 9 years, unless they were changed before and I forgot about it. I changed them to the Rain X brand, maybe 7 or 8 dollars each. No complaints.
Now what about auto halogen headlight bulbs? I changed them recently after they were about 10 years old and seemed to be getting slightly dimmer. I put in the slightly more expensive Sylvania Xtra vision bulbs over the standard halogens ( $9 vs $7) and I like them. But if they only last a few years, I'll switch back to standard bulbs. The brite blue white bulbs( which I don't like) cost $17 each and don't last that long if you read the package. So how long do these bulbs last?
I'm into my 13th month on the latest pair, and they cleared the rain off my windshield perfectly yesterday.
My car spends a lot of time garaged though, as I work out of my house. That might have something to do with it. They cost me 11 bucks apiece and I can't recall the brand.
Bought a truck almost a year ago with those fancy, floppy, aerodynamic blades and they still work perfectly. When they wear out I will probably buy another set of them.
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Whenever my wipers start to streak, I take some 200-grit sandpaper to 'em. Haven't changed a set of blades in 2 years.
Do you treat the rubber with anything? I can see how a resurfacing would help but only if the underlying material is in a healthy state.
It depends on many thing s mentioned but alos how much they are exposed to such things as heat by not being garaged. Its all about wear and deterioration from use and elements.
Here in the desert, between the heat and the sun, you're lucky if they last a year. Tires. Batteries. If you live here you just figure in replacing them more often than your friends in Pacoima.
I replaced the wiper blades today with rain x wiper blades.
I noticed a slight but definite improvement over my year old wiper blades. I expected the old ones carefully and the rubber is in good shape, with no cracks anywhere, and the rubber is still flexible.
I'd say there was a 10-20% improvement in performance, but the old ones were certainly acceptable. I guess it's a bit better to play it on the safe side.
Some definitely last longer than others... I've found that I've had to try a few different kinds to see what I like best. There's a good place where they have a fee different kinds of wipers that you can choose from. It really helps because there are different prices and styles of wipers. An easy place to decide what type of wiper you want if you are unsure. And the name makes sense as well... it's called thewiperstore.com I'd suggest trying it out if you aren't sure what kind of blade you want.
So many varibales: weather, use, car storage/parking. I would say mine last 6-8 months and I live in San Antonio, TX where we sometimes get no rain at all for months at a time to non stop pouring for a week!
Do you treat the rubber with anything? I can see how a resurfacing would help but only if the underlying material is in a healthy state.
Never treated them with anything, but I also live in a climate with no shortage of moisture or humidity so maybe that helps with longevity.
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