Wiper blades PIAA or Bosch
had really good luck with PIAA Aero Vogue part #s TireRack (cheapest place I found) 96145 & 96165, these also take refills and are Silicone based so they cause rain to bead and help preserve the rubber blade. My sister has them on her Outback and loves them. I might switch to them on my Highlander as I bought used and they put really crumby wipers on.
Get Bosch blades instead much better and worth the price. Went through oem blades within 6 months and the cheaper aftermarket in about the same span.
I have the Bosch Icons and they are working with the factory arms. There are two different sets of Icons that include different adapters, only one set works. You need the 26A and 16A, not the ones that end in OE.
Does piaa still sell their silicone blades? I have a set I've been using for 6 years still works great
I'd also recommend the Bosch icons.. every auto parts store will tell you they won't fit, but they do. The connector is even pictured on the box.
Bosch Icons are the only ones I've found that fit the flat windshield
I've had several expensive wipers not contact in the center of the wiper. They are usually too curved
I was running bosch clear advantage. Good blade lasted over a year.
The OEM wipers were never very good, but the bosch are noticeably better.
regular Bosch wipers are crap and wear out quick. Bosch Icons so far are doing very well.
I personally have had bad luck with Bosch (streaks) on my Subaru and went back to OEM.
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