Man changing wiper blade on vehicle 

Has the rainy Spring weather been hard on your vehicle's windshield wiper blades? Have you begun to notice that your wipers aren't working as well as they used to? Well, maybe it's time you replace them! Our experts at Elgin CDJR are happy to explain to you how and when you should be replacing your windshield wiper blades, so you can take on all the bad weather that Streamwood and Schaumburg can throw at you!

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When Should You Change Your Wiper Blades?

Typically, windshield wiper blades last anywhere from six months to a full year, and should be replaced alongside other regularly scheduled car maintenances. Here are some things you can look out for that will let you know it's time to change your wiper blades:

  • Streaking
  • Splitting
  • Skipping
  • Smearing
  • Squeaking

You can also examine your wiper blades to see if the metal is corroding, or if there are broken or cracked frames. If so, you should get those parts replaced as well.

How Do You Replace Wiper Blades?

Below is our step-by-step guide to replacing your vehicle's wiper blades so you can see clearly when you drive the crowded streets in Elgin.

  1. Find out the length of your vehicle's wiper blades and then buy replacements in the correct size.
  2. Raise your vehicle's wiper arm away from the windshield.
  3. Unhook the used blade and detatch it from the arm.
  4. Now you can insert the new wiper and set the arm back down onto the windshield.
  5. Repeat these steps for the second windshield wiper blade.

Discover More Car Maintenance Tips at Elgin CDJR

We hope the above information has given you all the information you need to replace your windshield wiper blades. If not, you can always contact our expert technicians at Elgin CDJR and receive further assistance. If you need, you can also schedule a service appointment with our service center and get any further work done on your vehicle and make sure it's running at full capacity. For more information like this, check out our guide to the 10 maintenance things every driver should know, how to change your engine air filter, and discover our favorite places to visit in downtown Elgin.