Find Out If Your Windshield Wipers Are Worn Out! | Swarthmore, PA

When you think about the safety features of your vehicle, you probably think airbags, emergency brakes, and blind spot monitoring technology. But what if we told you that you’re overlooking an important piece of equipment? Windshield wipers are often an underrated and forgotten part of your everyday drive! That’s why you need to make sure that your wipers are in tip-top shape and routinely check them for wear and tear. Do you know the warning signs that indicate your wipers are worn out? Do you know what factors to try and avoid to extend the longevity of your wipers? Take a look below, and if your vehicle is in need of some serious maintenance, schedule your service appointment with the Loughead Nissan team today!

When you’re checking out your wiper blades, look for these indicators of wear:

• Broken frame: detachment of frame arms at joints or connection points.
• Metal Corrosion: especially at joints and claws.
• Visible cracks, tears, and missing pieces in the rubber squeegee’s edge.
• Flex rubber squeegee back and forth to see if it is still flexible. Aged squeegees will have difficulty conforming to the shape of your windshield and create streaks.
• Check squeegee wiping edge for rounded edges which can prevent the wiper blade from making strong contact with the windshield and reduces wipe quality.
• Tug to ensure the wiper blade has been securely installed on the wiper arm.
• Check that squeegee is secure in the wiper frame.

Your wipers can break down due to several factors:

• Sun: Ultraviolet light and ozone deterioration
• Oil: Car waxes and exhaust hold rubber-deteriorating oil
• Airborne debris: Sand, mud and dust carried in the wind
• Moisture: Acid rain and salt water (in moist air both near the shore and inland)

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