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  1. Ferrari0324

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    #1 Ferrari0324, Nov 22, 2005
    Thats my question of the day. I keep finding I do it about one to two times a year, i'm not sure if that is a lot. But lately they have been making a very loud scraping sound (not like they're sharp but i don't know how to describe the sound rubber makes on glass). The sound goes away when its really pouring out but they never used to do this when it was lightly drizzling.
     
  2. Fastviper

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    #2 Fastviper, Nov 22, 2005
    For my car once a year maybe. but for my wifes car I wait until they start shreading. that way I only have to buy them for her every few years.
     
  3. PeterS

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    #3 PeterS, Nov 22, 2005
    I am religious about replacing my WW wipers every time I replace the windshield because I did not replace the wipers!
     
  4. RussianM3_dude

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    #4 RussianM3_dude, Nov 22, 2005
    Never, when they are worn, that's a sign to get a new car. Seriously. Never did it once.
     
  5. Ferrari0324

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    #5 Ferrari0324, Nov 22, 2005
    Then why do mine keep needing it. I'm not dreaming that they get annoying, am i?
     
  6. Z0RR0

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    #6 Z0RR0, Nov 22, 2005
    I change them 1-2 times a year. At the beginning of winter ...
    There again, lots of sun could cook the rubber more quickly ...
     
  7. MARQ

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    #7 MARQ, Nov 22, 2005
    I usually change 'em once a year. You might wanna try one of those 'wiper treatment' wipes before you toss the ones you have. They really help sometimes & cost only pennies.
     
  8. DrStranglove

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    #8 DrStranglove, Nov 22, 2005
    Every year on the 348. When needed on anything else which makes it about once every two years or more.
     
  9. darth550

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    #9 darth550, Nov 22, 2005
    When it's necessary.
     
  10. bruceski3

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    #10 bruceski3, Nov 22, 2005
    It's recommended to change your wiper blades twice a year due to the road contaminants and elements in the air can deteriorate wiper blades even if your car is sitting in the garage a lot.
    One Main thing to remember is ..... Rain X + fast driving = No need for wiper blades. :)
     
  11. 285ferrari

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    #11 285ferrari, Nov 22, 2005
    Dont need wipers if you dont drive in the rain.....
     
  12. robert biscan

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    #12 robert biscan, Nov 22, 2005
    I do the same and I don't think it's once a year.
     

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