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Re: Suggestions for replacement wiper blades.
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Posted by steve (more from steve) on Tue, 17 Jan 2006 22:07:10
In Reply to: Suggestions for replacement wiper blades., Wil W 
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, Tue, 17 Jan 2006 20:34:59
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No idea about silblade. My big gripe is that the Saab OEM blades are bigger than 22” blades. I have tried a few 22” models from Bosch, Anco, Trico. All have been too short. For most this may not matter, but it bugs me, maybe because I am tall and see the top of the windshield more. I also think the OEM Valeo rubbers works really well in all weather. The OEM rubber seems better suited to the rain sensing wipers if you have that (no factual testing, just my impression). If your blades are in OK condition (still flexing freely, no rust, etc.) you can buy a refill for a 04 Honda Civic Si at the Honda dealer for $6 or 7. You need two driver’s side from the Civic. The refill comes with a little tool and instructions. I forget which, but one side is a little simpler to replace. I figure if you get Saab ones for $19 every other time and Valeo refills in between it is cheap and OEM and the slightly longer size that one can’t get in the aftermarket.
What I wonder is does the winged Saab arm fit on the passenger side too so you can have both stay on the glass better.
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Posts in this Thread:
- Suggestions for replacement wiper blades., Wil W , Tue, 17 Jan 2006 20:34:59
- Re: Suggestions for replacement wiper blades., Paulie T, Fri, 20 Jan 2006 07:29:12
- Replace just the rubber part, Stephen Goldberger, Wed, 18 Jan 2006 10:53:19
- I just bought the Bosch Icons, DRB, Wed, 18 Jan 2006 08:01:09
- Re: Suggestions for replacement wiper blades., steve, Tue, 17 Jan 2006 22:07:10 <-- Viewing This Message
1 - Also, difference between Ultrasilblade & Silblade?, Wil W , Tue, 17 Jan 2006 21:07:52
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