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Replace Wiper Blades
for Safety
Are you tired of smearing, screeching and
chattering wiper blades? Do you dread another
rainy drive without the benefit of an
unobstructed view of the road? Buy a set of
wiper blades and install them yourself. It takes
only a few minutes, and simple instructions are
right on the box.
Before you begin, here are two suggestions:
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You can make the wiper blade more accessible
by stopping it in the most convenient
location with the ignition key. Don’t use
the wiper on-off switch, as it causes the
wipers to stop in their parked position.
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Look for replacement rubber squeegees to
avoid the cost of buying the entire blade
and holder. They’re usually easily installed
and can restore wiping action, as long as
the rest of the components are OK.
15 percent of the vehicles passing through check
lanes during National Car Care Month failed
because of worn windshield wiper blades. The
normal life expectancy of the rubber squeegee is
six to 12 months. That’s reason enough to learn
to do it yourself.
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