Common questions

How do I know what size windshield wipers to buy?

How do I know what size windshield wipers to buy?

Windshield wiper blades come in many sizes, and chances are your car takes a different size on each side. Look in your car’s owner’s manual, measure the blade, or ask at an auto-parts store for the proper fit.

Do you need different size windshield wipers?

Wiper blades are vehicle specific. The passenger and driver’s side wiper blades are the same size on some vehicles, while on others they are vastly different. Only replace your wiper blades with the size of blades specified by the manufacturer to ensure proper fitment and to prevent damage.

Does the longer windshield wiper go on the driver side?

In order to achieve the maximum space cleared, wiper blades are typically two different sizes depending on exactly where the wiper pivots are positioned. In some designs, the driver’s side is the longer blade and the passenger side is the shorter blade, and in other designs, it is reversed.

Can you change the size of the windshield wiper blades?

It may be tempting to replace your windshield wipers with longer blades in order to clear more of the glass, but how do you know if that’s a good idea? Wiper blades are vehicle specific. The passenger and driver’s side wiper blades are the same size on some vehicles, while on others they are vastly different.

What kind of wipers do I need for my car?

What Size Windshield Wipers Are Right for My Car? On your car’s windshield, the wiper blades each operate in a smooth semi-circle motion from the wiper arm pivot. The wipers clear the view in front of the driver and front passenger and clear the center of the rear window if equipped with a rear wiper.

What’s the difference between passenger and driver’s side wiper blades?

Wiper blades are vehicle specific. The passenger and driver’s side wiper blades are the same size on some vehicles, while on others they are vastly different.

How are windshield wipers supposed to clear the view?

The wipers clear the view in front of the driver and front passenger and clear the center of the rear window if equipped with a rear wiper. There is always a section on the window that doesn’t get cleared by the wiper blades.

It may be tempting to replace your windshield wipers with longer blades in order to clear more of the glass, but how do you know if that’s a good idea? Wiper blades are vehicle specific. The passenger and driver’s side wiper blades are the same size on some vehicles, while on others they are vastly different.

Wiper blades are vehicle specific. The passenger and driver’s side wiper blades are the same size on some vehicles, while on others they are vastly different.

What Size Windshield Wipers Are Right for My Car? On your car’s windshield, the wiper blades each operate in a smooth semi-circle motion from the wiper arm pivot. The wipers clear the view in front of the driver and front passenger and clear the center of the rear window if equipped with a rear wiper.

Why are the arms of my windshield wiper not working?

Wiper arms can become bent due to corrosion. Regardless of the reason, if your wipers aren’t working after changing the blades, it’s time to switch out the wiper arms. Windshield wipers use a couple of different technologies to keep your windshield sparkling clean.

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Ruth Doyle