{"id":388,"date":"2016-12-27T17:12:19","date_gmt":"2016-12-27T17:12:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dealerfireblog.com\/evsauto\/?p=388"},"modified":"2016-12-27T17:12:19","modified_gmt":"2016-12-27T17:12:19","slug":"how-often-should-you-replace-your-windshield-wipers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.buyevscars.com\/blog\/how-often-should-you-replace-your-windshield-wipers\/","title":{"rendered":"How Often Should You Replace Your Windshield Wipers?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Failing to replace your windshield wipers when they need to be can be dangerous for driving as wipers that are not correctly working can leave streaking or hazing which causes poor visibility. Windshield wipers should be replaced every six months to a year or as soon as you begin to notice a difference in driving visibility. Here are some signs that it may be time to replace your wiper blades.\u00a0\u00a0<!--more--><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Streaking or hazing<\/li>\n<li data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\">A\u00a0chattering sound when wipers are on<\/li>\n<li data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\">The blades are pulling away from the windshield at higher speeds<\/li>\n<li data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\">The rubber has split into sections or pulled away<\/li>\n<li data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\">The rubber edge looks worn or torn in pieces or the metal arm is bent or cracked<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.evsauto.com\/blog\/knowing-when-to-replace-your-brakes\/\">You May Also Like: Knowing When it&#8217;s Time to Replace Your Brakes<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>How to Replace Windshield Wipers<\/h3>\n<p>If you are in the need of new windshield wipers, we are not only happy to help order you new ones but we can also install them as well. Replacing windshield wipers is quick and easy and can be done quickly during another service visit. If you are interested in replacing your windshield wipers yourself then here are step-by-step instructions on how to install windshield wipers.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Pull the wiper arm until raises and locks in service position\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright wp-image-7903 \" style=\"max-width: 100%;height: 315px;padding: 5px;float: right\" src=\"https:\/\/www.buyevscars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/582\/2016\/12\/Windshield_Wiper_B165_b.jpg\" alt=\"Windshield wiper\" width=\"481\" height=\"500\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Locate the clip on the underside of the wiper arm<\/li>\n<li>Press the clip in at the same time you pull the old wiper blade off the wiper arm<\/li>\n<li>Align the new wiper blade with the wiper arm track and slide it along the track until you hear a click<\/li>\n<li>Repeat the process with the other wiper blade<\/li>\n<li>Return the wiper arms to their normal position against the windshield<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.evsauto.com\/blog\/four-car-sounds-that-you-should-not-ignore\/\">Four Car Sounds that You Shouldn&#8217;t Ignore!<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nNeed us to install new windshield wipers or have a question about your vehicle&#8217;s wipers? <a href=\"http:\/\/www.evsauto.com\/contact-von-schledorn-auto-group-in-milwaukee-wi\">Please contact us at EVS Auto Group<\/a> if you have any questions or would like to schedule a service appointment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Failing to replace your windshield wipers when they need to be can be dangerous for driving as wipers that are not correctly working can leave streaking or hazing which causes poor visibility. Windshield wipers should be replaced every six months to a year or as soon as you begin to notice a difference in driving [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7904,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[5],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v16.1.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"How often should you replace your windshield wipers? Not sure? 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