Piece of crap OEM wiper blades
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Got some Pentius brand on closeout from Rock Auto for ~$1.75ea. Haven't had much chance to drive in the rain, no comprehensive review, but they look good on the new windshield!
murf
Lifer
I replace the factory inserts once a year here in AZ and it costs me $6.00 per insert MUD price. 
Once you replace the blade with aftermarket you cant go back to the factory inserts though....
A little tricky the first time but after installing it once you figure out its not hard to do.
Once you replace the blade with aftermarket you cant go back to the factory inserts though....
A little tricky the first time but after installing it once you figure out its not hard to do.
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I replace the factory inserts once a year here in AZ and it costs me $6.00 per insert MUD price.
Yep, done that. Have also been to the store when the shelf was empty, kinda long return trip for just inserts!
I retained the blade holders, so have both options. Really, in our environment, brand isn't really crucial, just so you have something to smear the occasional dust/drizzle around, good to go!
murf
Lifer
Really, in our environment, brand isn't really crucial, just so you have something to smear the occasional dust/drizzle around, good to go!
yep, it hardly rains here in AZ but when it does its the "100 year flood"
Rain-x latitudes on all my cars, they only last about a year though.
Walletclan
Noob Cruiser
I ordered new wipers all the way around, from Beno. I put them on the first day of fall, when it rained here in the PNW.
They are great so far.
They are great so far.
I guess it is true you get what you pay for. http://www.silblade.com/Uni-Blade_c_9.html It rains a lot in the south so I need a long lasting wiper blade.
ranma21
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OEM all the way for me as well after trying aftermarket blades. On a side note, honda oem blade is very well made too incase anyone have a honda too.
Slightly off topic, but what is the best product to clean the windshield? Seems mine has something on it. No matter the condition of the wipers get a lot of streaks. Someone once recommended gas and newspaper?
Spot X, made local out of ground up oyster shells, best stuff I have used to clean grime, gunk and road oil's off windows
http://www.spot-x.net/
and FYI, Toyota sells 2 types of inserts, some are pure rubber others are rubber but not the same grade, I forget how each come package, not sure if its packed version or the ones you get single(loose)
http://www.spot-x.net/
and FYI, Toyota sells 2 types of inserts, some are pure rubber others are rubber but not the same grade, I forget how each come package, not sure if its packed version or the ones you get single(loose)
Another similar cleaner is Bar Keepers Friend, it's like a polishing compound with a mild acid (oxalic acid), don't use it on anything that is plated, rinse well afterwards. Simple Green or Purple Power industrial type cleaner on a rag diluted with water also removes gummy residues IME (don't use on rubber however). I regularly use Windex on a paper towel to clean the rubber blades themselves. FWIW.
Bumping this thread. Are the japanese OEM wipers (now unavailable I assume?) better than whatever Toyota is making that's available now? Is OEM still the best in that case?
ranma21
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The American Toyota made wiper blade came in my 2014 Sienna is still wiping great after 13 months so far in Texas heat. I would say they are pretty good.
surfpig
The Anti-Tech
Question: how do I know if my truck still has the OEM wiper holders or if they're aftermarket?
I have the same question.
No clue on any specific OEM markings as my truck had aftermarket when I bought it. But, I spend $20 once a year and buy new Rain X blades front and rear, they work fine. No big deal. I may even wash my truck this summer, that should clean the windshield up some too.
The American Toyota made wiper blade came in my 2014 Sienna is still wiping great after 13 months so far in Texas heat. I would say they are pretty good.
They are actually Chinese.
I think I am done with the freaking OEM inserts/blades, for the life of me....every insert I get is not right(too long, or mount different) for the NEW OEM arms/blades I got. And the rubber be it either Chinese, Japanese, USA......all suck, 5 years ago they were great.......now a huge suck. I went though 5 NEW OEM inserts before I got ONE that would clear the window. Not just the 60....100 series same crap.
this was going to be a call to my parts guy today
this was going to be a call to my parts guy today
