The increase in summer rainfall also increases the chances of using wipers. If the wipers are not wiped clean, the line of sight ahead will be very poor, which greatly affects driving safety. Do not drive recklessly on rainy days. When using the wiper in daily life, if you find it cannot be wiped clean, you should replace it in a timely manner to avoid being unable to drive normally on rainy days. So under what circumstances should it be replaced? How long is the lifespan of the wiper? Why do some car wipers often break? Today, let's talk about various issues related to wipers.

There is no fixed replacement cycle for wipers, and their lifespan varies depending on their quality and use. The lifespan of most wipers is between 1-3 years. What phenomenon indicates that it needs to be replaced? One is that it cannot be wiped clean. It is not a rainy day, and the glass is dirty. When spraying water to wipe, it is easiest to see the quality of the wiper. If it cannot be wiped clean, marks will be left on the glass, and even affect the line of sight. Or when the rain is light, it can also be seen whether the wipers can wipe clean. As long as it still affects the line of sight after scraping, it means it needs to be replaced. The second issue is that the wipers make a jumping noise, and it's time to replace them. During the operation of the wiper, you can see it bouncing on the glass and making a noise. If it jumps, it will definitely not be able to wipe it clean. This is usually caused by the aging and hardening of the wiper rubber strip, which can only be replaced.

One thing to note is that if the wipers spray water one by one and cannot be wiped clean, don't rush to replace them. First, lift the wiper and wipe the blade surface of the wiper blade. If there is too much dirt on it, it may not be able to clean properly. After wiping it clean, it can return to normal. If it still doesn't clean after wiping, it's a problem with the wiper itself, so replace it directly. There is another situation where the inability to clean is not a problem with the wiper blades, but with the glass. There is a layer of oil film on the glass, and no matter how you scrape it, it feels blurry. In this situation, you usually just need to wash the car, or use a cloth dipped in a bit of dishwashing detergent to wipe the glass once and rinse it clean.

Why do some car wipers break frequently? There are three reasons. Firstly, the quality of the wiper blades that are replaced each time is not good, and the price is very cheap. The ones that cost more than ten yuan per pair are not of good quality, and their lifespan is definitely not too long. So when replacing wiper blades, try not to just focus on affordability and choose slightly better quality ones. Secondly, it is commonly used, especially when the car is parked in an unfavorable environment where the glass often gets dirty and needs to be cleaned with a rain brush. Generally, when using a wiper on rainy days, its wear and tear is minimal because rainwater has a lubricating effect and there is a water film between the wiper and the glass, resulting in minimal wear and tear. Most of the wear and tear occurs when using a wiper on sunny days, and dry wiping causes the greatest wear and tear on the wiper. Even if the water is sprayed in the middle of the glass during startup, and there is no water below, it still needs to be wiped dry a few times. The third reason for the short lifespan of wiper blades is that they are not careful when using the wipers, and there are many sand particles stored on the wiper blades, so just turn them on and use them. The car is parked in the open air, and there are often sand, dust, leaves, and other foreign objects above the wiper. Before driving, the wiper should be lifted and wiped off with a cloth. Otherwise, carrying the sand can damage the wiper blades once or twice. Even if the quality of the wiper is good, its service life will not be too long.

From: WONDEE Autoparts

2024-4-22