The skinny on allroad windshield wiper, blades, inserts...
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MY2001 use older arms and aftermarket inserts are available. MY2002+ do not have replaceable inserts.
That much has been clear. What was mentioned here multiple times recently, is that 2002+ blades are OEM only. That is no longer the case. Bosch does make blades that will work on 2002+ arms. The Bosch Icon blades do not fit.
There may be other companies making aftermarket blades for 2002+, but I'm not sure. I know the Bosch blades do work, because they're currently on my car
That much has been clear. What was mentioned here multiple times recently, is that 2002+ blades are OEM only. That is no longer the case. Bosch does make blades that will work on 2002+ arms. The Bosch Icon blades do not fit.
There may be other companies making aftermarket blades for 2002+, but I'm not sure. I know the Bosch blades do work, because they're currently on my car
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The friggin things freeze up unless the defrost is on Full blast full heat, in a snow storm. Many of my customers complain about that style on BMW, MB, and VAG cars. They are OK in the summer, but I don't even bother switching back anymore. YMMV
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But a guy at the shop does, and the inserts work in his. By "MY2001" I meant "model year..."
The attachment of the blade to the arm is the same on both my 2002 (gone) and 2005.
If you want I can post pictures of my old blades and new.
The attachment of the blade to the arm is the same on both my 2002 (gone) and 2005.
If you want I can post pictures of my old blades and new.
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The kind where the washer tubes freeze (at least in my Subaru.) So hopefully the new Bosch blades do well.
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the wiper blade assembly... the 01 has the standard 180 bend on the end so you can use any wiper blade.
I just finally got around to doing the conversion on my 02 - why did I wait so long? Doh! I opted for 22" Bosch Icon blades assemblies and I throw a 17 micro edge on the back while I was at it. Yes I know it's oversized.
I just finally got around to doing the conversion on my 02 - why did I wait so long? Doh! I opted for 22" Bosch Icon blades assemblies and I throw a 17 micro edge on the back while I was at it. Yes I know it's oversized.
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Also make sure to lub the pin the wipers attach to as I have found this helps wiper movement