Wiper Blades - Care/Maintennance

CATEGORY
Electrical

SECTION
3

PAGE
42

ISSUE
05/93-0336

CODE
363

Subject:
Wiper Blade Care

Application:
900 and 9000 Models

Wiper blades which are not worn and still serviceable are often changed unnecessarily. In many cases, the blades are being changed due to an accumulation of grease, dirt or wax on the wiper blades and windshield.

Cars Affected:

All 900 and 9000 models

Owner Advice:





Please advise the owner that occasional cleaning of the wiper blades and windshield with straight (uncut) windshield solvent or ammonia will extend the life of the blade.

NOTE
If the customer uses an automatic car wash or a home car wash product, it may leave a wax buildup on the windshield and wiper blades. This could cause the wiper blades to chaffer and prevent them from cleaning properly.

New cars quite often get a build up of wax and road grime from the transportation process which will leave black streaks on the windshield after the wipers are used a few times. Straight windshield solvent or Bon Ami cleaner can be used to remove this build-up.