Winshield Wipers

[gchalk]

Our '03 Odyssey, goes though a set of wiper blades about every 3 months, they just start to not clear the glass, leave streaks, etc. Anybody else have a similar problem?

I was wondering if it was because of the low angle of approach and the fact they are not shielded by anything, they get pummeled by sand/road grit kicked up by the car ahead of you.

Geoff

[Honda Tech]

Geoff, are you using the Honda wiper blades or after-market?

Any rock chips or abrasions on your windshield that might be damaging the edge of the insert?

Tree sap?


If you are using Honda blades, the stiffeners that you transfer over to the new inserts have a 'bow' in them (usually more pronounced on the passenger side). On the passenger side blade, the stiffeners should be positioned so that the apex of the bow is away from the windshield, and the driver's side should have the apex toward the windshield. This is designed to keep the insert in the best contact with the curvature of the windshield.