How often are your wiper blades replaced?

bavarianride · 09-23-2018, 11:46 AM

My F30 wiper blades now at 2 years old, and they seem to still work OK(after cleaning with rubbing alcohol).

This is mid NorCal weather, so can they last another season?

The BMW logo wiper blades are pretty cheap, but these frameless designs appear to be quite sturdy to last 3-4 years, yes/no?

Billfitz · 09-23-2018, 12:11 PM

Take care of them and 3 years isn't out of the question. Ignore them and they won't last more than a year. But location has an effect. Lifespan will be very different in Seattle versus Phoenix, and for that matter parked all day in the sun anywhere will have a shorter life than kept garaged during the day.

bavarianride · 09-23-2018, 02:46 PM

Makes sense, got three of them@$10 each, it looks like this stockpile will last till the car is sold.

enjoythemusic · 09-26-2018, 06:18 AM

In New England it was yearly, in Florida every two or so. i use 303 Aerospace to clean and condition the plastic every month or three (in Florida).

Geoffrey · 10-01-2018, 12:35 PM

Every winter.

Jasbo · 10-01-2018, 02:00 PM

When I lived in NY every year was normal with the ice, snow, and cold. Now im in SC and its close to every 2 for me.. I dont do any kind of reconditioning though when they start to streak.

AndDown · 10-06-2018, 09:16 PM

Just brought our 2016 428i in for service (purchased Dec 2015) and dealer changed the wipers per my request, still covered by the 4 year/40K service maintenance.

QuikSilver_ · 10-18-2018, 12:04 PM

What brand does the dealer use to replace? I need some new ones.

bavarianride · 10-18-2018, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by gpjustinn

What brand does the dealer use to replace? I need some new ones.

The BMW logo wiper blade should be Valeo. Even at $15 at dealer, the BMW ones are still cheaper than aftermarket ones(including OEM Valeo) on Amazon.

Billfitz · 10-18-2018, 01:05 PM

https://www.bmwpartswholesale.com/oe...ItMGwtbDQtZ2Fz

QuikSilver_ · 10-18-2018, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bavarianride

The BMW logo wiper blade should be Valeo. Even at $15 at dealer, the BMW ones are still cheaper than aftermarket ones(including OEM Valeo) on Amazon.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Billfitz

https://www.bmwpartswholesale.com/oe...ItMGwtbDQtZ2Fz

Thanks guys!!

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Billfitz Lieutenant General 8225 Rep 16,065 Posts Drives: '15 328iX GT Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: New Hampshire iTrader: (0)	Take care of them and 3 years isn't out of the question. Ignore them and they won't last more than a year. But location has an effect. Lifespan will be very different in Seattle versus Phoenix, and for that matter parked all day in the sun anywhere will have a shorter life than kept garaged during the day.
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bavarianride Major General 1505 Rep 5,088 Posts Drives: bimmer Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: northern california iTrader: (0)	Makes sense, got three of them@$10 each, it looks like this stockpile will last till the car is sold.
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enjoythemusic Captain 364 Rep 775 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW 435i Dinan Stage 4 Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	In New England it was yearly, in Florida every two or so. i use 303 Aerospace to clean and condition the plastic every month or three (in Florida). __________________ Enjoy the Drive, Steven 2014 435i M-Opt, M LSD, Dinan CAI/IC/BTurbo/Stage 4, ER TIC/CP, GFB DV+, Fabspeed HJS cat DP & Mich PS4S.
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Geoffrey Registered 0 Rep 4 Posts Drives: Bmw 320i Xdrive Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Every winter.
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Jasbo New Member 5 Rep 17 Posts Drives: 2014 335i M-Sport Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Indian Land SC iTrader: (0)	When I lived in NY every year was normal with the ice, snow, and cold. Now im in SC and its close to every 2 for me.. I dont do any kind of reconditioning though when they start to streak.
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AndDown Just Copacetic! 177 Rep 616 Posts Drives: 2019 F22 230i MSport Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Redlands, CA iTrader: (0)	Just brought our 2016 428i in for service (purchased Dec 2015) and dealer changed the wipers per my request, still covered by the 4 year/40K service maintenance. __________________ '01 X5 3.0 AlpWhite '16 428i GC AlpWhite '19 230i MSptPkg AlpWhite
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