Seasonal Wiper Blade Replacement
Safe driving and being able to see the road go hand in hand.
You depend on your Subaru
windshield wipers to clear your windshield in the rain, sleet, or
snow, but most drivers don't replace them until they encounter a situation
where they need them and notice they're not getting the job done. Maintaining
your Subaru windshield wipers often will prevent the squeaking, streaking, and
smudging of old wiper blades.
Contact us to see how Kendall Subaru of Eugene can help you maintain
your windshield wipers and drive safe.
Your windshield wiper blades don't last forever, so here are
some environmental factors that deteriorate them over time:
- Sun: Ultraviolet light and ozone deterioration.
- Oil: Car waxes and exhaust hold rubber-deteriorating oil.
- Airborne
debris: Sand, mud, and dust carried in
the wind.
- Moisture: Acid rain and salt water (both near the shore and
inland).
Visit your
Eugene Subaru dealership and we'll help
you with your Subaru windshield wiper blades replacement. Changing them every
year will help your forward visibility and keep you and other drivers safe on
the road.
Common wiper blade
problems:
- Streaking happens when the rubber on your wiper blades dries
and hardens.
- Skipping will eventually happen once your old wiper blades
become misshapen.
- Splitting is common when the sun breaks down the rubber in
your blades. Extreme weather changes causing the rubber to expand and contract
rapidly can also cause splitting, this is why a winter wiper checkup is
important.
To maximize the life of
your windshield wiper blades, follow these simple steps:
- Keep your windshield clean. A quick wipe with a squeegee
every time you fill gas is ideal.
- Remove any loose dirt from your wiper blades after heavy
rains or mud.
- Don't use your wipers to scrape off the ice from your
windshield.
- Always pull your wipers away from your windshield in winter
months to prevent the rubber from freezing onto the windshield.
- Purchase the correct windshield wiper size. While you can go
an inch shorter, the clear area on your windshield is smaller. Any longer than
the recommended size will hang over the edge of the windshield and scrape the
paint around your windshield and may not park correctly once placed in the off
position.
Come see us at the
Subaru Service Center for an
inspection of your Subaru windshield wipers. At Kendall Subaru of Eugene, we
want to make sure you're safe on the road no matter the road conditions, so
we'll help you make sure that your wiper blades are in proper shape.
