[stubax]

Trying to work out how to remove front wiper blade from arm had me stumped as hadnt come across this method before, fairly simple after I looked at the downloadable guide. What perplexed me though was that the guide says that the wiper blades should be replaced when the coloured sticker on the end of the wiper blade turns yellow. What happened to replacing wiper blades when it's obvious due to lines on screen etc?🤔

 

[snrbrtsn]

Good to know,
Both my blades are yellow and car is going in for service, I won’t be replacing as they’re barely used.

 

[IndexMan]

The windshield wiper is degradable and when it turns to yellow means your blade needs to replace because it is less effective over time. It should be replaced about every six months to ensure optimal performance.

 

[Toobad]

I prefer to let my eyes decide when my wipers need replacing much like drivers have done since the Model T came off the production line. I would cynically suggest colour-changing stickers are more about a way to drive up revenue and less about performance and safety. And anyway, living life on the edge by taking this kind of risk reminds me I'm alive. Call me an adrenalin junkie if you wish but my original wipers are now over 4 years old.

 

[snrbrtsn]

I agree,
Using sun bleaching to ascertain condition is pretty lame

Pretty well aligns with the modern world of vehicle technicians and figuring they couldn’t create a diagnostic app to check condition, so they placed a dot of paper