Do I Need to Change My Wipers? - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

cuiter23 · 11-25-2012, 12:41 AM

Hey guys, do you think I have to change my wipers or is there something with my windshield?

Skip to 0:40 for the wiper blade sounds.

I just want to make sure its the blades and not the windshield before I go to the dealer to get them replaced for 80 bucks

Nr!qUe · 11-25-2012, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by cuiter23

Hey guys, do you think I have to change my wipers or is there something with my windshield?

Skip to 0:40 for the wiper blade sounds.

I just want to make sure its the blades and not the windshield before I go to the dealer to get them replaced for 80 bucks

Get new ones.

PLEASE dont go to the dealer to get new ones.

I got some really good Bosch wipers at walmart for 30 bucks and put them in myself.

(just make sure you do one wiper at a time because you do not want to accidentally drop the wiper arm onto the windshield with no wiper because then you would have a broken windshield)

Edit: just saw you're in Canada. Just get them at your local auto parts store.

E90_boostjunky · 11-25-2012, 03:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Nr!qUe

Get new ones.

PLEASE dont go to the dealer to get new ones.

I got some really good Bosch wipers at walmart for 30 bucks and put them in myself.

(just make sure you do one wiper at a time because you do not want to accidentally drop the wiper arm onto the windshield with no wiper because then you would have a broken windshield)

Edit: just saw you're in Canada. Just get them at your local auto parts store.

+1 get bosch ones. and dont use cheap washer fluid. use rain-x it has water reppelent in it also.

iczz · 11-25-2012, 06:08 AM

Maybe clean the wiper and windshield first to see if it gets better.
my wipe last more than 2 years

+1 on just change it yourself if you need to.

#Tee · 11-25-2012, 06:25 AM

try waxing the glass, worked for me in the past.

N8N · 11-25-2012, 06:36 AM

auto wipers set too aggressively? (wipers running over a dry windshield)

I *think* LCIs are different but pre-LCI OEM are Valeo Ultimate, cheaper through Tire Rack or Amazon than dealership. Supposedly there are specials occasionally, waiting on one to pick up a spare set because they're still not cheap... working fine for me so far.

Do make sure your windshield is clean when you replace the wipers. I actually went so far as to wipe mine down with acetone when I replaced mine, then washed as normal, but they don't skip!

DSB335d · 11-25-2012, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by N8N

auto wipers set too aggressively? (wipers running over a dry windshield)

I *think* LCIs are different but pre-LCI OEM are Valeo Ultimate, cheaper through Tire Rack or Amazon than dealership. Supposedly there are specials occasionally, waiting on one to pick up a spare set because they're still not cheap... working fine for me so far.

Do make sure your windshield is clean when you replace the wipers. I actually went so far as to wipe mine down with acetone when I replaced mine, then washed as normal, but they don't skip!

Another tip: lay a folded towel under the wiper arm you are working on in case the arm slips out of your hand without the blade attachment.

cuiter23 · 11-25-2012, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Nr!qUe

Get new ones.

PLEASE dont go to the dealer to get new ones.

I got some really good Bosch wipers at walmart for 30 bucks and put them in myself.

(just make sure you do one wiper at a time because you do not want to accidentally drop the wiper arm onto the windshield with no wiper because then you would have a broken windshield)

Edit: just saw you're in Canada. Just get them at your local auto parts store.

Thanks, I actually called my local parts store and they quoted me $90 for the OEM Bosch Icons.... BMW told me $75, I really want to go OEM with the wipers I guess im going to the dealership then.

CUTigers · 11-25-2012, 01:50 PM

I just put the Bosch part number for the Icons in amazon and you can get a set for $47.78.

That's the only place I looked though, shop around online if your local shop is overcharging for them by a lot. I can't believe they are charging more than dealer for wipers.

calvinwu · 11-25-2012, 02:08 PM

bosch+1

cuiter23 · 11-25-2012, 03:12 PM

Yea, I am getting Bosch for sure. Its just that amazon canada does not carry then nor does Bosch.com ship to Canada. Guess the only way is to go to the dealership.

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iczz Lieutenant Colonel Drives: E90 325i Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 1,752 iTrader: (23)	Maybe clean the wiper and windshield first to see if it gets better. my wipe last more than 2 years +1 on just change it yourself if you need to.

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N8N Captain Drives: 2009 E92 335i 6MT Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Sterling, VA Posts: 915 iTrader: (1)	auto wipers set too aggressively? (wipers running over a dry windshield) I think LCIs are different but pre-LCI OEM are Valeo Ultimate, cheaper through Tire Rack or Amazon than dealership. Supposedly there are specials occasionally, waiting on one to pick up a spare set because they're still not cheap... working fine for me so far. Do make sure your windshield is clean when you replace the wipers. I actually went so far as to wipe mine down with acetone when I replaced mine, then washed as normal, but they don't skip!

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CUTigers Captain Drives: 2008 Montego Blue 335i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Atlanta/Lawrenceville Posts: 856 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 Lexus IS F [5.00] 2008 e90 335i [4.50]	I just put the Bosch part number for the Icons in amazon and you can get a set for $47.78. That's the only place I looked though, shop around online if your local shop is overcharging for them by a lot. I can't believe they are charging more than dealer for wipers.