OEM blades or aftermarket wipers
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Don't agree
My OEM wipers performed like the cheapest blades on market. Replaced for Bosch, as usual
The OEM wipers on our '12 work great. The only issue is that the blade on the driver's side pushes water over the farthest edge and leaves an arc of water on the windshield. It's hard to explain but I've never seen a blade carry and dump this much water down the windshield on its way back down.
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2011 Outback 2.5i Premium, CVT, Steel Silver, all-weather package. Upgrades: Tweeter kit, BlueConnect, media hub, remote start, Curt 2" receiver hitch.
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I have been happy with the OEM wipers. I replace wipers on my cars every six months unless they need them sooner. I can't say how well they hold up with a lot of snow, since we had a wimpy winter last year.
My dealer said you could only replace the wipers once under warranty.. anyone know if this is true.
I've been happy with the OEM blades so far, but I think Bosch Premium are a little bit better. But if they are free for 36k, dealer blades it is
And how does the wipers affect EyeSight? Not doubting it, just curious how. Or is it to avoid them blaming the wipers?
I've been happy with the OEM blades so far, but I think Bosch Premium are a little bit better. But if they are free for 36k, dealer blades it is
And how does the wipers affect EyeSight? Not doubting it, just curious how. Or is it to avoid them blaming the wipers?
OEM's perform just fine but I prefer Bosch. I throw on a new set at the first sign of streaking. Never pay somebody to replace your blades.
I like how Bosch Icons perform, but for some reason the driver's side wiper always has the blade start peeling off a tiny bit on the end. It's no more than an inch and is barely noticeable as far as how it wipes the windshield, but it's happened to three in a row now. I might look for something else when I replace them before winter starts for that reason only.
I tend to replace my front blades at least once a year (usually slightly more often than that), but the back one less often since I don't use it as much (tends to take quite a while to start wearing out).
I tend to replace my front blades at least once a year (usually slightly more often than that), but the back one less often since I don't use it as much (tends to take quite a while to start wearing out).
Subaru says:
"Use Subaru genuine part only for wiper blade body and blade rubber. Using the part other than genuine part will affect the recognition of the stereo camera, which may cause the function not to operate correctly."
You can't put things on the dashboard or on a major part of the windshield.
Even a fingerprint on the lens, extreme temperatures or uneven tire pressure will affect operation as will rain, fog or dirt on the windshield or driving into the sun.
They say that vehicle loading, or driving on a hill can affect the operation also.
Talk about sensitive...
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Indeed. Is this in the Owners Manual, and if not, then where?
2011 Outback Limited 2.5i (sold 257,000km)/2018 Crosstrek limited 2022 Forester Limited
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...I ordered a whack of refills from subaruonlineparts.com...cheaper than getting them from the dealer. I just change 'em when they start to show wear. I also ordered a set of winters too. There are lots of aftermarket ones out there and I don't think that they will affect eyesight. After all, subaru wants to sell THEIR parts to you for a higher price.
Free Wiper Blade Replacements under warranty
Wear Item Limited Warranty
WEAR ITEM COVERAGE is 3 years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. Items covered are brake pad/shoe linings, clutch linings, and wiper blades.
https://www.subaru.com/my-subaru/warranties-2013.html
Looks like the same applies for 2012. I didn't go back any further than that. Got my free replacements today when I took my Outback in for an oil change.
Wear Item Limited Warranty
WEAR ITEM COVERAGE is 3 years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. Items covered are brake pad/shoe linings, clutch linings, and wiper blades.
https://www.subaru.com/my-subaru/warranties-2013.html
Looks like the same applies for 2012. I didn't go back any further than that. Got my free replacements today when I took my Outback in for an oil change.
Hmm. I suppose if an aftermarket blade uses some foreign material it may confuse eye-sight. Probably not, but I guess they can guarantee the OEM won't.
And, yea, sounds pretty sensitive otherwise too.
Don't forget to include color of the vehicle. Black is a no-go.
I called the Stealer and they want $30, $27, and $14 for the flippin' refills (in Canada)! kind of frustrating when I can go online and see what SPO charges....
I decided to try Trico NeoForm blades, bonus that they were on sale. Seem good so far.
(Sorry for resurrecting an old thread, thought I'd add new information rather than start a new thread)
I decided to try Trico NeoForm blades, bonus that they were on sale. Seem good so far.
(Sorry for resurrecting an old thread, thought I'd add new information rather than start a new thread)
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