[timado404]

Shout out to OP Aquaranti as i came across this idea from a post he/she made in August of 2017. All credit to him/her, I just decided to add a few pics. 👍

Purchase the AutoDrive wiper blades from Walmart, $4.47 for the 26" driver's side, same price for the 17" passenger side.
This installation show's the Driver's side only, passenger side is the same. This installation is also for the retention of the OEM wiper arms.

1. Use pliers or a small flat tip screwdriver to slightly open the retaining clip at one end only, of the wiper arm, just enough to slide the OEM wiper blade out. Do the same on the AutoDrive wiper arm.
2. Slide used/worn wiper blade out, slide in the new wiper blade.
3. Secure the new wiper blade into place by squeezing closed the previously opened retaining clip on the end or the wiper arm. (7) additional retaining clips along the wiper arm can also be slightly adjusted for fit.
4. Reinstall OEM wiper arm onto vehicle.

 

[Catmanv2]

You really can just use Bosch or Denso, you know. Just needs some fiddling getting them in the hooks

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[Nic69]

I thinks it funny that one of the most PIA jobs is changing wiper blades. I wonder if during design they think of how many different ways to attach them they can make.

 

[timado404]

You really can just use Bosch or Denso, you know. Just needs some fiddling getting them in the hooks

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Yeah, I just replaced the Bosch ones. $10 and 20 mins. is kinda hard to beat for new wipers though. Especially if you want to keep the OEM wiper arms. New ones are what, about $150 a set?

 

[timado404]

I thinks it funny that one of the most PIA jobs is changing wiper blades. I wonder if during design they think of how many different ways to attach them they can make.

It seems the makers of wiper blades/arms might really enjoy crossword puzzles as a hobby.

 

[GhibliGransportSQ4]

I just had a local gas station install bosch blades in my GT, $50 labor, $15 each for the blades. I know I could have saved a few bucks installing them myself but not worth the time and headache to me. I don't enjoy fixing things like some of you all lol.

 

[timado404]

I just had a local gas station install bosch blades in my GT, $50 labor, $15 each for the blades. I know I could have saved a few bucks installing them myself but not worth the time and headache to me. I don't enjoy fixing things like some of you all lol.

You do what you gotta do...

 

[DSGT]

I bought my blades ( I think there were Bosch Icon or something like that ) , at Pep Boys auto parts, after cross referencing the ones which fit the GTS using the book / guide they had next to the blades shelves . It took nothing more than a typical two or three minute replacement, just the usual fumbling with “ wait, how does this clip go on here ?! “

 

[IamStig01]

It seems the makers of wiper blades/arms might really enjoy crossword puzzles as a hobby.

.... and by enjoy I think they take it to the next level. No Down or Across, no numbers just clues in random order that you have to figure out where it might fit and just for fun all answers are the same amount of letters.

 

[timado404]

Yep, lol 😂

 

[timado404]

I bought my blades ( I think there were Bosch Icon or something like that ) , at Pep Boys auto parts, after cross referencing the ones which fit the GTS using the book / guide they had next to the blades shelves . It took nothing more than a typical two or three minute replacement, just the usual fumbling with “ wait, how does this clip go on here ?! “

I saw the Bosch, RainX, and Michelin wipers, for the GT. Bosch were the better price @ $19.49 each. I rather prefer the total price, $8.94 option that I went with...

 

[PD Quick]

I have the RainX blades on all my vehicle's -
Love 'em

 

[BritinMN]

These cars have wiper blades ????
Never knew that 😉 …. Now I had better go check mine work!
Next you will be telling me there is a sound system in these cars …..,
My baby hasn’t seen more than 2 or 3 drops of rain in the 6 months I have had the pleasure of looking after her ….. my poor wife is convinced that I think that Maseratis melt in the rain !!

 

[timado404]

I think I agree with your wife....lol 🤣

 

[BritinMN]

I think I agree with your wife....lol 🤣

After growing up in England, and stupidly driving English cars with English (Lucas aka Satan) electrical systems, I am not taking any chances !!!
I just tell her we have other cars that need to be driven …. It just happens to be their turn in crappy days !! Lol 😉

 

[DSGT]

Maseratis do not melt in the rain, but the morons at the wheel of crappy cars who drive ( and have no clue how to...) at 90 mph in the rain, and losing control of their POS vehicles, is what can damage your Maserati in the rain..

 

[timado404]

After growing up in England, and stupidly driving English cars with English (Lucas aka Satan) electrical systems, I am not taking any chances !!!
I just tell her we have other cars that need to be driven …. It just happens to be their turn in crappy days !! Lol 😉

Lol, good man 👌🏽

 

[timado404]

Another good wiper blade replacement option is the Rain-X Weatherbeater at Home Depot. $10 for the 26" driver's side, (slide out driver's blade and slide in the Rain-X blade. Keep OEM wiper arm). $10 for the 17" passenger side. Rain-X wiper replaces the entire OEM unit on passenger side. Dealer quoted me $168 for replacements.

 

[IamStig01]

Another good wiper blade replacement option is the Rain-X Weatherbeater at Home Depot. $10 for the 26" driver's side, (slide out driver's blade and slide in the Rain-X blade. Keep OEM wiper arm). $10 for the 17" passenger side. Rain-X wiper replaces the entire OEM unit on passenger side. Dealer quoted me $168 for replacements.
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What about the little 'area' on the OEM wiper that presses it to the glass at high speeds does that transfer over to the new wiper or goes out? I ended up replacing just the rubber to keep all in place.

 

[DSGT]

I think the last set of blades I bought were Trico ( “platinum” or whatever their highest level is ) about half the price of Bosch icon which was the first set I used , and I actually think Trico are better . Fit is OE replacement perfect and even as incompetent as I am ( it’s as if I have two left hands and ten thumbs ) it was a cinch to put them in ..maybe two minutes time .

I change the blades every three years or so even though they almost never see any use here in California ..and if they do get some use it’s not for rain, it’s to wipe off the ash falling on the windshield from the wildfires ..🤪 ). But rubber gets old so it’s best to have pliable, smooth ones in there just in case ..