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posted by  someone claiming to be DavidSF ('00 S40) on  Tue Apr 23 11:15 CST 2002 [RELATED]

I need new wiper blades. Can anyone recommend any good wiper blade refills with ordering info (internet preferably)? I have no idea what size refills I need. I went into Grand Auto and none of the sales people could help me.

Thanks
David







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    posted by  someone claiming to be JOE on  Wed May 15 17:58 CST 2002 [RELATED]

    I have owned cars for the past 50+ years, and just this past month I have FINALLY owned a pair of wipers that excel in all features..RUN-DON'T WALK TO YOUR NEAREST "PIAA" DEALER, AND GET A SET OF THEIR NEW HIGH SILCONE WIPERS. You will be amazed!!!! No noise, and the silcone rubber leaves a coating on the windshield that duplicates RAINX!!!








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    posted by  someone claiming to be Andrew on  Fri Apr 26 22:22 CST 2002 [RELATED]

    I believe Consumer Reports rated 'Anco' blades pretty high (and Toyota OEM too). Anco have worked great for me. You can use 20-20" blades. I think the stock blades are 20", and I thought I'd max them out to 22", but the 2" difference is not really noticable.

    Andrew








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    posted by  someone claiming to be G on  Wed Apr 24 10:03 CST 2002 [RELATED]

    Just replaced mine today. Driver side is 21"; pass side is 20". To just replace the rubber inserts, I used Anco part numbers N-21R and N-20R (both from O'Reilly). Remember, if only replacing inserts, original wiper blades use NARROW inserts.








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    posted by  james_a_sousa on  Tue Apr 23 15:47 CST 2002
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    A mechanic friend of mine told me that refills are not as useful as they used to be. Compound curved windshields and long blades with many pivot points cause the blades to lose their effectiveness almost as fast as the refills wear out.

    I have a pair of teflon blades but they are only a few months old so I don't really know how they will stand up yet.
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    2 8s & 2 7s 600,000 miles total








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    posted by  someone claiming to be elliot on  Tue Apr 23 14:58 CST 2002 [RELATED]

    Go to NAPA and get the TEPHLON Blades.You'll need two different lengths.I think it was 21 in and 22in or maybe it was 20 and 21.just measure your old ones.







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