Do windshield wiper springs tend to fatigue over time? Has anybody noticed improvement by replacing the springs?
Windshield wiper springs fatigue?
Jan 05, 2006
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I haven't seen them fail/fatigue much but some cars are weaker than others. IIRC Corrado owners had this problem a lot.
The springs on my 1970 Bug were still good 18 years after I bought it. I don't think it is a serious problem. What I do notice is that few people bother replacing the blades as often as they should. That is once or twice a year for me, your mileage may vary do to environmental conditions. Just because the blade is in one piece does not make it functional.
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