In order to maintain your safety, it is important to do what is necessary to keep your automobile operating at peak performance.
Much like auto glass helps support the structural integrity of your vehicle, each part of your vehicle has its own key duties.
Our Ask the Experts section is updated every Month to provide you with the most up-to-date information on keeping your vehicle good as new.
This Monthly focus: Wiper Blades.
How to maintain your windshield wipers Blades?
Wiper blades are critical to your safety. It's important to have wiper blades replaced every six months, (Summer / Winter) as many of the most important driving decisions are based on a clear, unobstructed Windshield view.
By following the three steps below, you may extend the life of your windshield wipers blades.
1. Inspect your wipers regularly Here's what you should look for when inspecting your wipers blades:
Cracked rubber - Splits and slashes in the rubber are evidence of wear Contaminated rubber - Road film or chemicals can adhere to the rubber refil surface, causing smears across the Windshield and Rear glass.
Torn rubber - Element pulls away from its support structure, creating a "slapping" "Squeaky" sound when in use.
Improperly installed refill - A wiper blade refill that is too short, too long or not properly installed in the blade support structure may scratch the front windshield or rear glass.
Park set rubber - Direct sunlight and extreme temperature hot / cold change can cause the rubber blade to harden and lose flexibility, resulting in an uneven wiper sweep.
Damage superstructure - Ice scrapers and car wash Facilities can bend wiper arms, blades or refills and make wipers less effective.
Abrasion-worn rubber - Winter & Summer conditions or worn rubber elements can cause ragged edges and reduce wiper sweep coverage
2. Clean your wiper blades frequently To clean your wiper blades, apply non-abrasive glass cleaner or windshield washer solvent with a soft cloth or a cotton swab. Please consult your owner's manual to see if the manufacturer recommends a specific cleaning solution.
3. Remove ice and snow Be sure to thoroughly clean ice and snow from your windshield and blades before operating your wipers. Heavy ice and snow can damange your blades or cause the wipers to shut off in the event of an overload. If this happens, please consult your owner's manual and follow the manufacturer's suggestions.
STARTRONICS Tech recommends replacing your wiper blades every six months or 6,000 miles.
STARTRONICS ® AutoGlass now makes it easy to replace blades by offering quality Motor Trend™ windshield wipers Blades with auto glass service. We'll even install them. Value, convenience and safety - just what you would expect from STARTRONICS auto glass experts.
Much like auto glass helps support the structural integrity of your vehicle, each part of your vehicle has its own key duties.
Our Ask the Experts section is updated every Month to provide you with the most up-to-date information on keeping your vehicle good as new.
This Monthly focus: Wiper Blades.
How to maintain your windshield wipers Blades?
Wiper blades are critical to your safety. It's important to have wiper blades replaced every six months, (Summer / Winter) as many of the most important driving decisions are based on a clear, unobstructed Windshield view.
By following the three steps below, you may extend the life of your windshield wipers blades.
1. Inspect your wipers regularly Here's what you should look for when inspecting your wipers blades:
Cracked rubber - Splits and slashes in the rubber are evidence of wear Contaminated rubber - Road film or chemicals can adhere to the rubber refil surface, causing smears across the Windshield and Rear glass.
Torn rubber - Element pulls away from its support structure, creating a "slapping" "Squeaky" sound when in use.
Improperly installed refill - A wiper blade refill that is too short, too long or not properly installed in the blade support structure may scratch the front windshield or rear glass.
Park set rubber - Direct sunlight and extreme temperature hot / cold change can cause the rubber blade to harden and lose flexibility, resulting in an uneven wiper sweep.
Damage superstructure - Ice scrapers and car wash Facilities can bend wiper arms, blades or refills and make wipers less effective.
Abrasion-worn rubber - Winter & Summer conditions or worn rubber elements can cause ragged edges and reduce wiper sweep coverage
2. Clean your wiper blades frequently To clean your wiper blades, apply non-abrasive glass cleaner or windshield washer solvent with a soft cloth or a cotton swab. Please consult your owner's manual to see if the manufacturer recommends a specific cleaning solution.
3. Remove ice and snow Be sure to thoroughly clean ice and snow from your windshield and blades before operating your wipers. Heavy ice and snow can damange your blades or cause the wipers to shut off in the event of an overload. If this happens, please consult your owner's manual and follow the manufacturer's suggestions.
STARTRONICS Tech recommends replacing your wiper blades every six months or 6,000 miles.
STARTRONICS ® AutoGlass now makes it easy to replace blades by offering quality Motor Trend™ windshield wipers Blades with auto glass service. We'll even install them. Value, convenience and safety - just what you would expect from STARTRONICS auto glass experts.
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