Have you ever wondered exactly what causes your windshield wiper blades to squeak, chatter or leave your windshield looking a streaked mess? Windshield wipers such as these need replacement. In general wiper blades should be replaced at least once annually or every six months. Here's why they break down and what to look for.
Windshield Wiper Blades 101
According to the seasoned team members of our Ruxer Truck Center service department, windshield wiper blades are basically automatic squeegees. Their main components are rubber and metal.Like any natural and synthetic materials, metal and rubber undergo changes when exposed to UV light, moisture, extreme temperatures, corrosive oils and debris. In the case of wiper blades, exposure to elements causing brittleness, cracking, erosion and breakage.
Squeaking or Streaking
Wiper blades beyond their shelf life are easy to spot. They squeak or chatter when in motion, or their incomplete contact with your windshield results in unsightly streaks or patterns of skipping and splitting on the windshield glass. All such windshield smears can challenge your visibility greatly, which isn't worth the risk.Schedule windshield wiper blade replacement at our Jasper dealership today. We hope to see you soon.