captainhook Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 They only come with a 5 year warranty now. I've been pretty happy with mine so far. I wasn't aware it changed, but even if it is five years, if they start to die after 3 like they did for me, you still have lifetime wipers cause you can keep getting new ones as long as they die under 5 years. . . . unless they improved the blade quality and they really do last more then 5 years now. In which case that would still be a pretty good deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JURZ Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 It looks like Silblade has changed their 5 year warranty to a 90 day warranty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Sinister Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 It looks like Silblade has changed their 5 year warranty to a 90 day warranty. Wow. That sucks. That must've happened recently since I got mine around November of last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainhook Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 It looks like Silblade has changed their 5 year warranty to a 90 day warranty. WOW, that is bullsh*t! They do do a great job, but they aren't the fantastic value they used to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanjk3 Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Where can I get a new blade for the rear window (wagon)?? Pep Boys doesn't list the size. Same problem for my '06 Impreza but they replaced it under warranty. Friends don't let friends drink cheap beer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Rear wiper blade can be bought from the dealer or buy one that is slightly longer and cut it down. It's an weird size that no one carries. PIAA makes a replacement in the right size, but it won't fit because the Subaru blade doesn't require locking tabs molded into the blade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkOblivion000 Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Where can I get a new blade for the rear window (wagon)?? Pep Boys doesn't list the size. Same problem for my '06 Impreza but they replaced it under warranty. Measure, lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desertfoxaz Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 So, supposedly the blades are covered under warranty, but I asked the dealer about it and they said they can only be done once...which sounds a little odd. Of course, I'm not driving across town to get wiper blades and I'm still a month away from my next service so I just went and bought some. I am starting to wonder if my dealer knows what they're talking about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE RZA Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 Bosch Icons FTW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanjk3 Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 Valoes are on sale at Tirerack, BOGO free. http://www.tirerack.com/accessories/valeo/ultimate.jsp Friends don't let friends drink cheap beer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boulderguy Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Rear wiper blade direct replacement - Trico 14B - this is the entire snap-on blade, not just an insert. Advanced Auto Parts sells them for around $11 locally. [ame=http://www.amazon.com/Trico-Products-14-B-Exact-Wiper/dp/B001KS6FPA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=automotive&qid=1269586091&sr=1-1]Amazon.com: Trico Products 14-B Exact Fit Rear Wiper Blade - 14": Automotive[/ame] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesuby Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 THANK YOU....the replacement insert is garbage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickeytl Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 I've used Bosch Icons on all my cars for a year now. Hopefully they will last a few more years to come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outahere Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 For the 2005, it is a 350mm (14 inch) blade. The OEM insert on my rear wiper measures out at 13.5 inch. The OEM inserts on the front measure out at 18.0 inch and 23 5/8 inch. The 3 inserts each have an unique retention method to hold them in the OEM wiper blade. And each insert has a different width: 6, 7, and 8 mm. No standardization here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boymk123 Posted September 19, 2010 Share Posted September 19, 2010 valeo series 600 FTW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MistGreenLegOwner Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 I wonder if I should replace my blades, they have never cleaned my window very well, like there is grease on it or something. I Rain-exed my windshield and it's no better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zimbonies Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 valeo series 600 ftw +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outahere Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 Rear wiper blade direct replacement - Trico 14B - this is the entire snap-on blade, not just an insert. Advanced Auto Parts sells them for around $11 locally. Amazon.com: Trico Products 14-B Exact Fit Rear Wiper Blade - 14": Automotive I installed one of these Trico wipers today. Excellent fit. Looks like a replica of the OEM wiper. Bought mine from Amazon for $12.87, but saw it a few days later at Autozone for $9.99. Also tried to find some 14" rubber refills for the Trico and OEM rear wiper, since I don't like throwing away a perfectly good blade assembly, but had zero success. I didn't check with the dealer parts department, because their refills (at $5 a pop) don't seem to last very long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToRealEyes Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 Supposedly from 9/16-10/10, GoodYear Wiper Blades at Costco are BOGO, $8 for the pair. I just picked up a pair to save up when the current Icons go bad. No idea how good these GY blades are. I guess we'll see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tito_b0y Posted October 3, 2010 Share Posted October 3, 2010 I've had my Bosch Icons since November 2007. I meant to change 'em out last spring but never got around to it. They leave very minuscule streaks, but nothing unbearable. At least to me. Rain X glass treatment FTW. 2006 SWP 3.0R 5EAT VDC BBQ 2008 OBP 2.5i 4EAT BBQ [RIP] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polo08816 Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 Supposedly from 9/16-10/10, GoodYear Wiper Blades at Costco are BOGO, $8 for the pair. I just picked up a pair to save up when the current Icons go bad. No idea how good these GY blades are. I guess we'll see. I am using the GY Assurance blades from Costco. They're not good. They buffet at speed and don't wipe cleanly. However, they are very cheap so I'm not complaining. To be honest I would go with PIAA the next time I buy wipers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outahere Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 There is a $5 rebate available on a pair of Trico 14B ExactFit rear wipers, and $10-$15 on other Trico wipers. http://tricorebates.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joedirtae09 Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 i spent a little more and got some Rain-X wiper blades the other week. they have some new ones out that guarantee to leave no streaks.... so far I havent had any! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madjik_Man Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 Supposedly from 9/16-10/10, GoodYear Wiper Blades at Costco are BOGO, $8 for the pair. I just picked up a pair to save up when the current Icons go bad. No idea how good these GY blades are. I guess we'll see. After going through $50 Icons and the likes every 6 months, I've been using those Goodyears from Costco exclusively on both my Subbie and Tacoma. They work fine. The Icons are nice for the first few weeks then they quickly turn to crap out here (tons of UV). And the Goodyears are far superior in the winter crud compared to the Icons which would turn brittle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZP Installs Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 I have used and sell the Bosch Evolutions (similar to the Icons) and have had great success with them. On my LGT I've had them for almost 3 years and 50k miles. The key on the Bosch springless ones is to take an alchol swab and clean the tips 1x a month to get the grit off them. They then go back to being as good as new. We sell them for $25/pair if anyone is interested. -mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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