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Old 10-04-09, 09:28 AM
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I believe I got my last set of Michelin wiper blades at Wal-Mart. I found a mail in rebate online & saved $10.
Old 10-04-09, 03:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Clay Easto
I believe I got my last set of Michelin wiper blades at Wal-Mart. I found a mail in rebate online & saved $10.
how do they compare to OEM because OEM works pretty well also.
Old 10-04-09, 04:16 PM
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for previous cars ive used many different blades like rainx, etc, but i think the OEM wipers on our ISX50s are the best.

As I said earlier, the dealer sells the inserts for around $14 a pair.

The only thing is that if the OEM inserts are not replaced, they start streaking, but if you replace them at least once a year, they work really well.
Old 10-05-09, 12:51 AM
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so i guess the best way to go is like what pocky said..just the inserts...i mine is streaking a lot..and its getting cooler now here in LA...sooner or later its going to start drizziling and raining...hmmm...ill check them out....
Old 10-05-09, 08:27 AM
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welcome to socal. warm then cold then warm then hot then cool. torture on blades. i need to get some this week. im just gunna get th inserts from the dealer. i have replaced blades once a year on ever car ive had.
Old 10-06-09, 01:46 PM
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some costco down here in SD actually have the michellin blades for about $7 per side. They are the new 1 piece curved design.
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Originally Posted by docfnky
some costco down here in SD actually have the michellin blades for about $7 per side. They are the new 1 piece curved design.
Those are the blades I use, they are awesome. I first bought them at Costco, but my Costco no longer carries the.
Old 10-06-09, 10:57 PM
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Originally Posted by panda327
i got a 2009 IS and its streaking already on the drivers side
of course, you live in vancouver dude. it rains so much here, wipers go by pretty fast.

plus it's the damn new skytrain.
Old 10-06-09, 11:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Jetfire
of course, you live in vancouver dude. it rains so much here, wipers go by pretty fast.

plus it's the damn new skytrain.
hahahaha
u stalking my trolling :P
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Old 10-07-09, 09:26 AM
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OEM inserts...FTW. They are less than $10 if you order from Sewell when you are buying other maintenance stuff to save on shipping.

My original inserts lasted over 2.5 years but my car is garaged kept and hardly sees direct sunlight which kills the rubber.

I also wipe and clean the blades every car wash to get all the dirt and crap off them that causes streaking.
Old 10-08-09, 05:39 AM
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I've tried every aftermarket blade out (Some costing $30+) there and in my option the OEM inserts are the best.

Koz
Old 01-08-10, 09:05 PM
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Default Replacing wiper blades

I need to replace the wiper insert only, is there a prefernce as to where to buy these or should i just go to the stealership? thanks
Old 01-08-10, 09:19 PM
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They are pretty cheap... Around 7 bucks each at the dealership.
Old 01-09-10, 01:38 AM
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Yea dealership... I was there one day and overheard a conversation about a service consultant tellin customer that he couldn't use lexus wiper blade inserts anymore bec the customer put aftermarket ones in before and streched it out now the lexus ones don't fit anymore... just thought id share
Old 01-09-10, 10:01 AM
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I have rain-x blades and they work like a charm ;-)


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