How to change your Wiper blades the proper way

[TheAlien666]

Been using these fro a few years now on all my cars, including the Stinger. Great performance and durability.

https://www.amazon.com/96165-Vogue-Silicone-Wiper-Blade/dp/B00JA396BW/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1VH3OZG3XD9NF&keywords=piaa+aero+vogue&qid=1578885258&sprefix=piaa+aero+,aps,173&sr=8-1

These look very similar to the Denso Hybrid wipers that came stock with my Stinger GT Limited. Except for the aero vents on them.

 

[RIck-F]

For the shorter blade, are you using 18" or 17" ?

 

[TheAlien666]

For the shorter blade, are you using 18" or 17" ?

18" for the small one, and 26" for the big one.

 

[RVance]

These look very similar to the Denso Hybrid wipers that came stock with my Stinger GT Limited. Except for the aero vents on them.

Description states: "Coats Windshield with Water-Repellent Silicone with Every Wipe so You Don't Have to Re-apply it." How many wipes before they're gone, lol?

 

[SophieTaylor]

Wow, this is what my husband is looking for. Thank you.

 

[Jim Green]

That's a great tip ! Thanks ! I wish my Kia dealer (or owner's manual) would have told me about that...

I found that in my owners manual and every time I scrub windshield or wash car I first set the wipers to vertical position.
After switching off engine, hold wiper switch up within 30 seconds.

 

[QikdrawGT]

Thanks for the great info on how to get the wipers to the park position. Just replaced mine with some Repco brand ones 18"/26" and no more streaks across the screen! lol These Repco Hydroflat wipers cleaned the screen up great as well.

 

[Ojenroc]

Thanks. Helped a lot.

 

[rocket23]

to bad we can't get the oem design on the original wiper(s)

 

[TheAlien666]

to bad we can't get the oem design on the original wiper(s)

You can simply replace only the blade itself, and not the whole wiper, as to keep the OEM look.

 

[rocket23]

Been using these fro a few years now on all my cars, including the Stinger. Great performance and durability.

https://www.amazon.com/96165-Vogue-Silicone-Wiper-Blade/dp/B00JA396BW/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1VH3OZG3XD9NF&keywords=piaa+aero+vogue&qid=1578885258&sprefix=piaa+aero+,aps,173&sr=8-1

And because I'm lazy and can't get off the couch, what was the sizes you picked...14 and 24??

 

[robz32]

And because I'm lazy and can't get off the couch, what was the sizes you picked...14 and 24??

I got 18" and 26"

 

[sting me]

It's funny, I've used this trick on my VWs for years and did the same on the Stinger... didn't even think of how that's probably not a given feature.

It's also good to park in the snow with the wipers up.

 

[Brandondrums]

Really helpful. Not to complain though but the wiper arms should just hinge at an angle so you never even run the chance of chipping the paint. Probably parts bin arms I get it but seems dumb to allow interference and require a special process to lift up the blades.

 

[TheAlien666]

Really helpful. Not to complain though but the wiper arms should just hinge at an angle so you never even run the chance of chipping the paint. Probably parts bin arms I get it but seems dumb to allow interference and require a special process to lift up the blades.

Probably a question of aerodynamics. Moreover in wintertime, the recessed wipers get stuck in snow and ice down there.

 

[rocket23]

Most Kia cars suck when it comes to a ice and snow situation and parked wipers. In New England we raise them off the window for easier cleaning.

 

[Gilley]

Very helpful video. Thanks.

 

[boosted1g]

Thanks. I'm not in a wintery environment though(southern US).

I'm looking at the Bosch MicroEdge, pretty good reviews and cheap enough on Amazon. Might go for a set of those.

Did you find a good blade? I live in AZ desert, and any of the more expensive blades I have tried in the past don't last longer (at least not long enough to justify the 2-3x price difference).

 

[Gilley]

I have had good luck with the hybrid blades at Sam's Club for about $13. They hold up in the wet heat of Florida.

 

[monusa]

That's a great tip ! Thanks ! I wish my Kia dealer (or owner's manual) would have told me about that

My dealer told me on the second service and I did find it in the owner's manual.....7-33 called "service" position.....