phuzaxeman Posted March 25, 2005 Share Posted March 25, 2005 i know this has been discussed b4 but i really don't like these oem stock wipers. it's not jus the blades but the salesman i bought my legacy from also agrees that the pressure on the windshield is uneven and you could see a small line on the windshield (drivers side). the salesrep told me that this has been a complaint universally. i've cleaned my blades, i've got the rain x stuff on, and have taken my car to the dealership. i kinda just been trying to ignore the situation and it has been a problem since day 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illt3ck Posted March 25, 2005 Share Posted March 25, 2005 I love my wiper blades, I guess I'm not experiencing the same issue you are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legacy05 Posted March 25, 2005 Share Posted March 25, 2005 I haven't really noticed anything wrong with mine .. then again, in AZ I won't use them too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRS Posted March 25, 2005 Share Posted March 25, 2005 Nothing like getting your brand new car delivered with wiper blades that streak and smear like they were 2 years old. Notice: not a "gripe", a "sugested improvement" for Subaru to ponder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gt_ltd Posted March 25, 2005 Share Posted March 25, 2005 i just got my driver side wiper blade replaced and so far i haven't seen any line at all. This Space For Rent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colonel Angus Posted March 25, 2005 Share Posted March 25, 2005 i've had my legacy for 6 months now, and the wipers on mine are perfect. they get the job done cleanly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bensonae Posted March 25, 2005 Share Posted March 25, 2005 had my car 2 months-drivers side wiper balde is horrendous. they suck. those whose are not problematic must not have to use them frequently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellivnad Posted March 25, 2005 Share Posted March 25, 2005 I notice the drivers side streak all winter long. I just figured it was ice getting stuck on the blade. Spring is here and the streak has stayed, new blades for me soon! .o0O0o. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opie Posted March 25, 2005 Share Posted March 25, 2005 Here's a quick tip....try using an isopryl alcohol wipe (even a paper towel with alcohol will work) and wipe the blades until no more black residue is coming off. Then re-try your wipers, 9 times out of 10 this will fix the streaking issue. If it doesn't have the dealer replace your wiper blades, they are covered by the warranty for 3yrs/36,000 miles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gt_ltd Posted March 25, 2005 Share Posted March 25, 2005 I notice the drivers side streak all winter long. I just figured it was ice getting stuck on the blade. same problem here!!! This Space For Rent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gt_ltd Posted March 25, 2005 Share Posted March 25, 2005 If it doesn't have the dealer replace your wiper blades, they are covered by the warranty for 3yrs/36,000 miles. they suggested me to go buy winter blades! This Space For Rent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellivnad Posted March 25, 2005 Share Posted March 25, 2005 Here's a quick tip....try using an isopryl alcohol wipe (even a paper towel with alcohol will work) and wipe the blades until no more black residue is coming off. Then re-try your wipers, 9 times out of 10 this will fix the streaking issue. If it doesn't have the dealer replace your wiper blades, they are covered by the warranty for 3yrs/36,000 miles. Thanks for the tip, I'll try that tonight. I've gotten blades that come with a special blade treatment before (what amounts to a handi wipe) to "restore" the blades. It seems to help, figured it was just alcohol. .o0O0o. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StringFellow Posted March 25, 2005 Share Posted March 25, 2005 No problems here. I have used my wipers a fair amount lately (used in both snow and rain) and they clear the window just perfectly. But, with my past expereince with wiper blades in general, if they last 6 months I am lucky. It may have something to do with how long the vehicle was sitting on the lot and how much "weather damage" was done to the rubber part of the blade before the car was purchased. Just a possibility. Sun and heat are killers when it comes to wiper blades. At any rate, most people end up replacing their wiper blades with ones found at auto stores becuase they are cheaper. -S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex1 Posted March 25, 2005 Share Posted March 25, 2005 i hate how wen u use the wipers the water ends up on the sides of the goddamn window... and looks like shit.... 1/4 of the entire window doesnt get touched by the stupid wipers so thats always dirty.... they need a new run off water thing so it doesnt sit on the side and look like crap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellivnad Posted March 25, 2005 Share Posted March 25, 2005 i hate how wen u use the wipers the water ends up on the sides of the goddamn window... and looks like shit.... 1/4 of the entire window doesnt get touched by the stupid wipers so thats always dirty.... they need a new run off water thing so it doesnt sit on the side and look like crap Wow, I have no idea what you just said .o0O0o. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opie Posted March 25, 2005 Share Posted March 25, 2005 At any rate, most people end up replacing their wiper blades with ones found at auto stores becuase they are cheaper. -S Cheaper than free? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crash Posted March 25, 2005 Share Posted March 25, 2005 i hate how wen u use the wipers the water ends up on the sides of the goddamn window... and looks like shit.... 1/4 of the entire window doesnt get touched by the stupid wipers so thats always dirty.... they need a new run off water thing so it doesnt sit on the side and look like crap Cartman: Well, you know. You'll just be sitting there minding your own business when out comes, marching in and crawling up your leg and start biting the inside of your ass and you'll all be like 'Eh, get out of my ass you stupid rainbows! Stan: Cartman, what the hell are you talking about? Cartman: I'm talking about rainbows. I hate those freaking things Kyle: Rainbows are those little arches of light that appear during a rainstorm Cartman: Oh, rainbows! Oh yeah, I like those. Those are cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legandrex Posted March 25, 2005 Share Posted March 25, 2005 They suck...my wife's car is going to get them replaced per warranty when it goes in for oil change next week. Maybe new ones will be better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StringFellow Posted March 26, 2005 Share Posted March 26, 2005 Cheaper than free? Hmmmm...you do have a point there. I just realized that Subaru has a 3/36K warrenty on wear items like wipers, brake pads, etc. I know some car companies only cover these items for 1/12K. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gt_ltd Posted June 8, 2005 Share Posted June 8, 2005 Here's a quick tip....try using an isopryl alcohol wipe (even a paper towel with alcohol will work) and wipe the blades until no more black residue is coming off. Then re-try your wipers, 9 times out of 10 this will fix the streaking issue. If it doesn't have the dealer replace your wiper blades, they are covered by the warranty for 3yrs/36,000 miles. dealer tried alcohol but still didn't work, they replaced it for the 2nd time... should i go after market? This Space For Rent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwiener2 Posted June 8, 2005 Share Posted June 8, 2005 I just installed PIAA Super Silicone blades (their blade re-fills fit our stock wipers) and followed their windshield prepping instructions. Works so much better than stock its like it should be. Tried it with a hose but am awaiting a good rain. My Mods List (Updated 8/22/17) 2005 Outback FMT Running on Electrons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M. Schneider Posted June 8, 2005 Share Posted June 8, 2005 On delivery day, our OB was treated with winter blades and snow tires among other items. Last week was time to un-install the winter items. I've heard of the wiper performance dilemma mentioned on this list and others, so when I traded out the winter’s for the OE blades and noticed what a shit-e performance the OE blades deliver, there wasn’t a surprise. Screw the dealership visit…… I’m guessing the purchase of a quality blade resolves the issue? As and aside; our OB was ordered by me, built and delivered to the dealership. The very next day we took ownership. That said, the car hadn’t spent every much time out in the elements of a dealerships lot with the damaging sun having its way. Cheap wiper blades equals crummy performance is my guess. Cheers, Mike |`94 E-Class Coupe |`98 Carrera 993 C2S |`14 Cayman S |`20 Outback Touring XT | All Debadged | Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gt_ltd Posted June 8, 2005 Share Posted June 8, 2005 mwiener2, whats the p/n and how much did u pay? This Space For Rent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenonk Posted June 8, 2005 Share Posted June 8, 2005 After 17k miles and lots of wiping, the stock blades just wore out, so I decided to replace them with the PIAA Silicon blades and they are working wonderfully as if I have a new set of the stock blades every time i use them. Keefe Keefe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j.reed Posted June 8, 2005 Share Posted June 8, 2005 I just installed PIAA Super Silicone blades (their blade re-fills fit our stock wipers) and followed their windshield prepping instructions. Works so much better than stock its like it should be. Tried it with a hose but am awaiting a good rain. PIAA Blades are the only way to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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