Windshield Wipers

mhl0125 · #1 03-06-2003, 04:49 PM

I have a 1995 SVX. The wipers that came with the car when I bought it in January were 23" on the driver's side and 21" on the passenger side. When I went to Pep Boys to get new wipers, the manual for the wiipers said that they syhould be 22" and 20". Does anyone know for sure what the standard wiper size should be for both sides. Thanks. This site has been a life saver for me.

Aredubjay · #2 03-06-2003, 04:53 PM

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Originally posted by mhl0125
I have a 1995 SVX. The wipers that came with the car when I bought it in January were 23" on the driver's side and 21" on the passenger side. When I went to Pep Boys to get new wipers, the manual for the wiipers said that they syhould be 22" and 20". Does anyone know for sure what the standard wiper size should be for both sides. Thanks. This site has been a life saver for me.

If memory serves (but doesn't all that often) the 22/20 combo is correct. Apparently, the PO did a "whatever I got" switch in order not to have to buy two sets of wipers. Personally, I took care of that problem. I have two SVXes, so, I can replace refills at the same time.

I'll check my manual for sure, when I get home, but, I believe I'm correct, and, someone else will probably chime in before I have time to check.

Also, do you have the OE wiper blades? The ones with the little rubber bumper attached to them?

mhl0125 · #3 03-06-2003, 05:04 PM

No. The ones that are on the car (23 and 21) don't have rubber bumpers and the ones at Pep Boys (TRICO) certainly don't. Do I need OE? Where do I get them and are they expensive?

Aredubjay · #4 03-06-2003, 05:15 PM

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Originally posted by mhl0125
No. The ones that are on the car (23 and 21) don't have rubber bumpers and the ones at Pep Boys (TRICO) certainly don't. Do I need OE? Where do I get them and are they expensive?

Ah. There's your problem. The PO did a full blade switch instead of just replacing refills. You can get the OE blades at subaruparts.com

About 30 bucks for the pair, plus 7.95 shipping.

http://www.subaruparts.com/cart/?pn=86542PA020

They do come with a pair of re-fills. Make sure you STRESS, however that you want the OE blades with the rubber bumpers. No, I don't guess you "NEED" OE, but, the bumpers rest nicely on the rubber stoppers on the cowling.

Bobb · #5 03-06-2003, 10:16 PM

And just to complete the set, the rear is an eighteen. BOBB

Earthworm · #6 03-06-2003, 10:27 PM

Does anyone have a picture of these bumpers?

#7 03-06-2003, 10:55 PM

Hey! How's #80 doing? #81 is sitting the winter out in a garage.

Mike

#8 03-06-2003, 10:55 PM

Oh, and by the way. Your car's color is "Emereald Pearl" Just thought I would correct ya.

Mike

Aredubjay · #9 03-07-2003, 10:28 AM

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Originally posted by Green1995SVX
Oh, and by the way. Your car's color is "Emereald Pearl" Just thought I would correct ya.

Mike

Speaking of corrections, check your spelling of "Emerald."

#10 03-07-2003, 10:39 AM

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Originally posted by Aredubjay

Speaking of corrections, check your spelling of "Emerald."

Hey Randy... Shut up.

Mike

Aredubjay · #11 03-07-2003, 10:58 AM

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Originally posted by Green1995SVX

Hey Randy... Shut up.

Mike

As if I'd NEVER heard THAT before.

Bobb · #12 03-07-2003, 11:45 AM

Hey Randy, Mike wants you to "WIPE" that grin off your face. BOBB

mhl0125 · #13 03-07-2003, 05:18 PM

Hey Mike! Thanks. #80 is doing well. I just took her for NJ inspection and she passed with flying colors...good until 2005. Besides the wipers, I just took off the mismatched tires and replaced them with four new Yokohama AVS db2's...the latest model. They were computer balanced. However, I am getting a vibration at 60-67mph. This was the case with the old tires. Any suggestiions? Also, when I depress the rear defroster button, it lights and stays depressed as it should. However, it doesn't appear to be defrosting the rear window one bit. Is there something I should be looking for? Thanks for the help and I will make sure it is EMERALD GREEN.