Replacement wipers - what's best?
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Northernstar
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usually I go with the cheapest I can find.....they dont make a huge difference.
dealership quoted me $80 for a pair.....screw that = =
dealership quoted me $80 for a pair.....screw that = =
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twoqttsdad
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I try to get wiper refills instead of replacing the whole blade although I honestly don't know if the blades on the Kiz are refillable since I haven't changed mines yet.
I've found that the refills are cheaper than the whole blade even if I get them at the dealer.
I've found that the refills are cheaper than the whole blade even if I get them at the dealer.
2012 SLS
Azure Grey
FWD CVT
Azure Grey
FWD CVT
I have the Michelin hybrid style on there. Eh...they're OK, nothing spectacular. Just purchased the Bosch ones this past weekend to rplace them with. Never had Bosch wiper blades before (least that I know of).
Ron
2010 Kizashi GTS, CVT, iAWD (3/10 build date)
2011 SX4 Premium Hatch, CVT, iAWD (12/10 build date)
2018 Mazda CX-5 iAWD Touring
2014 Wrangler JKUW (GONE, traded
)
1991 Samurai, 5-Speed, EFI, Soft-Top (
sold)
2010 Kizashi GTS, CVT, iAWD (3/10 build date)
2011 SX4 Premium Hatch, CVT, iAWD (12/10 build date)
2018 Mazda CX-5 iAWD Touring
2014 Wrangler JKUW (GONE, traded
) 1991 Samurai, 5-Speed, EFI, Soft-Top (
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Northernstar
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from what i know, the ones on kizashi are not refillable, but i could be wrong
They are.
3834657L00 body hardware, windshield, wiper & washer components, wiper blade Left 1 $0.00 $14.81 $14.81
3834657L10 body hardware, windshield, wiper & washer components, wiper blade Right 1 $0.00 $13.42 $13.42
From
oemsuzukiparts.com
I like the original inserts and blade. I've tried some other low profile blades, but they just don't seem to operate as smoothly as the originals.
3834657L00 body hardware, windshield, wiper & washer components, wiper blade Left 1 $0.00 $14.81 $14.81
3834657L10 body hardware, windshield, wiper & washer components, wiper blade Right 1 $0.00 $13.42 $13.42
From
oemsuzukiparts.com
I like the original inserts and blade. I've tried some other low profile blades, but they just don't seem to operate as smoothly as the originals.
2011 SE AWD PLATINUM SILVER W/RRM INTAKE AND CUSTOM CAT BACK
I still have the blades that came with my used Kizashi.
The wipers I have come to use on my former car and family cars are the Goodyear low profile wipers sold at Costco. They are Made in USA and about half the price of other low profile, spoiler wiper blades. They work rather well.
The wipers I have come to use on my former car and family cars are the Goodyear low profile wipers sold at Costco. They are Made in USA and about half the price of other low profile, spoiler wiper blades. They work rather well.
2025 Mazda CX-50 Preferred Hybrid
2011 Suzuki Kizashi Sport GTS 6MT (Sold)
2011 Suzuki Kizashi Sport GTS 6MT (Sold)
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Northernstar
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Don't you guys find that with the orginal wipers, when you are using them during high speed, they make rather loud noise??
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Northernstar
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I will either be doing catback or lowering spring this year lol. But even with replacing the blade only, it is roughly the same price as buying a whole new aftermarket set.