Replacing wiper blades?
#49
Based on the Amazon reviews that are all over the place (clearly have fitment issues) & my own frustration with the PIAA website, I would NOT recommend these blades. I really despise ordering unknow items online. Such a pain if they don’t work out. I see that Rain-X sells some silicone wiper blades. They are upwards of $30 each, but can be found in many auto parts stores.
#51
Racer
#52
Racer
There are no refills as they are beam blades and you have to buy the whole blade, but there are other manufacturers, in wipers you get what you pay for so don't go cheap if you want them to do a good job.
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ravenuer (06-02-19)
#53
#54
What is the best place to buy if you want Lexus wipers? Do any of them have a club discount. With wipers it is sometime cheaper to go to your local dealer because of the cost of shipping. I don't need any right now but it is better to have them on hand than not.
#55
Pole Position
Oem wiper inserts vs new rainx wipers?
Has anybody changed the wipers to rainx or any aftermarket brand and noticed improvement? As I complained about in my previous thread, the speed of the wipers on the RX is just too slow for heavy storms. Has anyone changed the wipers and noticed better performance then just changing the stock inserts? I wish there was a way to make the wipers faster. We don’t always have heavy rain but this is the only car I’ve ever had where the wipers were not fast enough on the MAX speed, and it’s not just a flaw in my car because the brand new 2019 loaner I drove had the same speed wipers.
#56
I bought the Lexus rubber blade refill only online. They are a cinch to replace and cost me $29.04 for the set of 3 and $4 shipping and they work like a dream. The local Toyota dealer offered to match mine up with the Highlander blades but I did not have my car with me at the time and he couldn't figure out the equivalent Toyota P/N. The ebay seller is a Lexus dealer!
https://www.ebay.com/itm/LEXUS-OEM-F...53.m2749.l2649
https://www.ebay.com/itm/LEXUS-OEM-F...53.m2749.l2649
#57
Racer
Has anybody changed the wipers to rainx or any aftermarket brand and noticed improvement? As I complained about in my previous thread, the speed of the wipers on the RX is just too slow for heavy storms. Has anyone changed the wipers and noticed better performance then just changing the stock inserts? I wish there was a way to make the wipers faster. We don’t always have heavy rain but this is the only car I’ve ever had where the wipers were not fast enough on the MAX speed, and it’s not just a flaw in my car because the brand new 2019 loaner I drove had the same speed wipers.
Perhaps there is something wrong with your settings! Go to the dealer, they can check it in 5 minutes.
#58
Racer
I bought the Lexus rubber blade refill only online. They are a cinch to replace and cost me $29.04 for the set of 3 and $4 shipping and they work like a dream. The local Toyota dealer offered to match mine up with the Highlander blades but I did not have my car with me at the time and he couldn't figure out the equivalent Toyota P/N. The ebay seller is a Lexus dealer!
https://www.ebay.com/itm/LEXUS-OEM-F...53.m2749.l2649
https://www.ebay.com/itm/LEXUS-OEM-F...53.m2749.l2649
#59
Pole Position
Im pretty sure it’s not the settings as I’ve tried everything, pushing the whole lever all the way down is clearly the max setting unless I’m missing something. I think we should post comparison videos. In general the wipers are fine but in a super storm like the one we recently had last week it’s not fast enough and looking at other cars driving next to me on the highway you can see the RX wipers are slower
#60
Racer
Im pretty sure it’s not the settings as I’ve tried everything, pushing the whole lever all the way down is clearly the max setting unless I’m missing something. I think we should post comparison videos. In general the wipers are fine but in a super storm like the one we recently had last week it’s not fast enough and looking at other cars driving next to me on the highway you can see the RX wipers are slower
As I said Mine if fine and so are others, there is only you and another poster with this problem, my guess is that there is something awry in the electronics dept.