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Windshield Wipers

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Cows Have Claws, Jul 15, 2022.

  1. Jul 15, 2022 at 11:06 AM
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    Cows Have Claws

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    I need to get new wipers. I've seen some recommend Bosch, or Michelin brand wipers from Costco, or OEM blade replacements. One person recommended silicone wipers. Got any recommendations?
     
  2. Jul 15, 2022 at 11:09 AM
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    ktbell444

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    I would say it depends on where you live. I live in the SE where the heat and sun just destroys the OEM blades. I get two years max with them. I went with silicone the last time and have had no complaints.
     
  3. Jul 15, 2022 at 11:10 AM
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    Skydvrr

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    OEM. Cause they’re cheap and you only get about a year out of blade here in az.
     
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    Technique

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    I buy em' on sale at costco for $6.99 each...work well enough for me.
     
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    Tacospike

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    The OEM replacement blade have been great for me, not saying there isn't a much better option but I've been happy with them
     
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    roadking1

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    RainX blades work well too.. They seem to last a long time.
     
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  7. Jul 15, 2022 at 12:03 PM
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    Boltsfan

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    I tried Bosch a few years ago and have been using them since. Wipers get beat up with our Canadian winters and I found the cheaper ones just don't cut it. They are pricey but work great. Tried the Michelin ones from Costco and they were garbage.
     
  8. Jul 15, 2022 at 12:13 PM
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    ejl923

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    bosch icons are great, easily get a couple northeast winters out of them. I prematurely replace them by then because i want to, not because they really need it.
     
  9. Jul 15, 2022 at 12:29 PM
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    Go Fish

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  10. Jul 15, 2022 at 12:33 PM
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    Wipers wear as well as dry out over time.
    A expensive set will cost 2-3x a much a cheap silicon set.

    You can get a $$$ one a use it and watch it streak towards the end of its 2-year life.
    Or change it once year with a cheap one and never see an issue. :thumbsup:
     
  11. Jul 15, 2022 at 12:37 PM
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    FivePancakes

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    I'll second the RainX blades.
     
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  12. Jul 15, 2022 at 12:42 PM
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    Tallgrass05

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    I did a test with Rain-X and Bosch, one brand on each side until they wore out, and then reversed the pattern. The Bosch lasted longer and did a better job than the Rain-X.
     
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  13. Jul 15, 2022 at 1:02 PM
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    Been buying Aero wiper from Amazon. Been using them as replacements on our vehicles for several years ... 3 kids that have changed cars many times. Work great and I think a good price.
     
  14. Jul 15, 2022 at 1:09 PM
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    RainX. No specific flavor, just whichever is cheapest.

    It's windshield wipers..
     
  15. Jul 15, 2022 at 1:11 PM
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    jlemmond

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    Yup. Rain-X brand.
     
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    RyanDCLB

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    I like my Scrubblade! Just make sure to wipe them down every now and then to clean off the bug guts!
     
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  17. Jul 15, 2022 at 1:45 PM
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    OEM inserts all day
     
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    MadKatt

    MadKatt In need of serious help..

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    OEM all day cheap plus my dealer puts them on while I watch.
     

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