Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement?

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I was researching the same thing a couple days ago and found this site and decided to give them a try. With a 100 day test drive what is there to lose?

https://ottoblades.com/
Tried these and they worked good until it got cold, these are not winter blades by any means. Just trying to wash the windshield in freezing temps and they just smeared. Bought my wife the same wipers and she had the same experience. If you live in a warm climate these might work for you, otherwise they're a DANGER! I was lucky enough to be able to pull over and clear my windsheild by hand.
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So far, so good. These are what I just installed and they are OEM quality.

Motium OEM Blades


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I actually really like Motorcraft's blades. Can usually get the OEM blades on RockAuto or Amazon for next to nothing.
I was going to suggest those also David. I had the OEM blades on the wife's '10 Mustang replaced (years back) at the dealer during an oil change (they were on sale). I've used them ever since. They do a fine job.
 
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I spent the $3.00 extra and went with new.
Like my dear old Dad used to say, "It only cost a little more to go first class". :)
 

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Like my dear old Dad used to say, "It only cost a little more to go first class". :)
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YES! There is a whole thread on that accident!

I am pretty anal about replacing blades regularly. I do it when the time changes - yes 2x per year. I figure that gives me fresh blades going into winter and fresh blades for spring.

I use Rain-X Latitude 5079274-2 and 5079281-2
Iā€˜m with you, change around Tax and Turkey for the same reasons and use the same product. If one trusts Consumer Reports I believe they rated best.
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