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#$%^& Windshield wipers. Ugh!

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Tundras (2014-2021)' started by IBeam, Feb 4, 2022.

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  1. Feb 5, 2022 at 8:34 AM
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    Stumpjumper

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    I throw a moving blanket on my windshield when I change wipers. If the arm slips out of your hand it will crack the windshield without protection.
     
    Stumpjumper, Feb 5, 2022
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  2. Feb 5, 2022 at 2:57 PM
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    My 2021 has done this from day one when I bought her in November. The dealership is replacing them next oil change.
     
    Akaklutz, Feb 5, 2022
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  3. Feb 5, 2022 at 3:28 PM
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    A couple of you guys mentioned using rain x for windshield cleaner. Just beware of the orange rain x. I believe its for ice. I read about this and one of my friends experienced it on his Challenger SRT. Apparently whatever chemical is in it to de ice your windshield over time leaves a coating on the sensor in your resorvoir causing it to throw a low washer level light. My buddy brought his Chalenger into the dealer with 5500 k on it for this. The told him as per Dodge the only fluids you are suposed to use are MOPAR so suck it easy. So it wasnt a warranty fix. Cost him almost $300 to fix.
     
    TommyTundra, Feb 5, 2022
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  4. Feb 5, 2022 at 5:18 PM
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    TXRailRoadBandit73, Feb 5, 2022
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  5. Feb 6, 2022 at 8:18 AM
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    I have solely used this for years in both my vehicles. Never an issue.
     
    Corrosivetendency, Feb 6, 2022
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  6. Feb 6, 2022 at 9:24 AM
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    Same for me. Going on 10 years use in my Ford and now my tundra and wife's car. Never an issue.
     
    triharder, Feb 6, 2022
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  7. Feb 6, 2022 at 9:26 AM
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    My 17 has been like that since i bought it brand new.All wipers ive tried were good for maybe a month b4 they go to crap.
     
    Rob's Inferno, Feb 6, 2022
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  8. Feb 9, 2022 at 5:38 PM
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    I gotta throw the BS flag....ain't no way a rolling electrical problem is gonna last 5,500,000.

    BTW...OP, my 21's wipers are fine, even after being frozen down and broke loose after an ice storm. No chatter at all.
     
    SwitchThrottle, Feb 9, 2022
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  9. Feb 11, 2022 at 4:06 PM
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    Has anyone downsized the drivers side blade to a 24" from the 26? Shorter blade may not have as much flex at the ends being slightly shorter. Its only 1 in off each end so it shouldnt mess up the visibility at all.
     
    Rob's Inferno, Feb 11, 2022
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  10. Feb 11, 2022 at 4:19 PM
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    The OEM's on my 2017 lasted 4 1/2 years. I only replaced them because the passenger side got a small fold that created a 3/4" streak that Mrs. McGov didn't like. I do practice good wipers management.
     
    TundraMcGov., Feb 11, 2022
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  11. Feb 11, 2022 at 5:09 PM
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    Dealer that I got my truck from in December replaced them before I got it and they are perfect. I will get OEM again when they shit the bed. I'm super impressed with how well they work
     
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  12. Feb 12, 2022 at 8:54 AM
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    My Oems still work well. Ive had my truck nearly 4 years. I will definately bite the bullet and buy oem again next winter
     
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  13. Feb 12, 2022 at 12:04 PM
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    Stock wipers on a 2020 SR5 doing good
     
    tgeruntho, Feb 12, 2022
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  14. Feb 12, 2022 at 12:10 PM
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    Rain-X silicone enura are The best I have found that don't skip a ton of noise
     
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  15. Feb 12, 2022 at 12:22 PM
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    First thing I would do is scrub the windshield down with an SOS pad. Rinse well and use Rainx or equivalent. 90% of the time, I don’t even need wipers at highway speed.
     
    ShreveportTSS, Feb 12, 2022
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  16. Feb 12, 2022 at 12:25 PM
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    Yes, totally forgot about that trick, I never used SOS but 0000 worked great for me.
     
    Joe333x, Feb 12, 2022
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  17. Feb 12, 2022 at 12:28 PM
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    used 0000 steel wool for years still do
     
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  18. Feb 12, 2022 at 12:31 PM
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    Yeah, I like the SOS pad better as the soap cuts any oils and that seems to help the Rainx.
     
    ShreveportTSS, Feb 12, 2022
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