Windshield wipers
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A couple of months ago I had my buddy put front brakes on it. The calipers were just one rusted mass. He couldn't even get them apart on the bench, had to put new ones in.
This isn't unusual, although a few decades ago it wasn't that bad -- they were just using rock salt then. Now, according to what I hear, they are mixing it with liquid calcium (a different type of salt) so it will melt ice at lower temps. It rots everything, even the brake pads.
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Yikes! sounds like what they use on your roads up there is super caustic.
All they have down here is magnesium chloride. and table salt. Thank goodness they don't put sand into the mix!
I have a good local touchless car wash that has a good undercarriage blast that I use during the winter and a couple of times after the snow has gone away.
So far, so good!
All they have down here is magnesium chloride. and table salt. Thank goodness they don't put sand into the mix!
I have a good local touchless car wash that has a good undercarriage blast that I use during the winter and a couple of times after the snow has gone away.
So far, so good!
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tried the Stealership and they want 27.00 per side. not happening
and $35. for just the rubber and use my old blades. unreal.
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However, without watching the youtube (How to change rear wiper blade refill or insert), can you please tell me if it applies to the coupe or vert???
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Meh. different car, but I've tried all the high-end wipers and the Motorcraft last longer and stay quieter and do a better job. The Bosch wipers lasted 6 months, the Motorcraft lasted about 18 months. The RainX lasted about 4 months and were noisy and irritating.
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this was my goal. as no dealer or anyone else,for that matter, has the wiper for left side with deflector on it, so wanted to replace the rubber only, no dealer or parts store around here carries or will get refills. Amazon is 3.50 + 16.00 shipping. go figure.
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