Where to find wiper blade refills
I'm not one to waste a perfectly good wiper blade, so I'm looking for just the rubber refills. Problem is, they don't seem to be available anywhere besides the dealership. I tried all the major auto parts stores and managed to find some refills at O'Reilly. Turns out they had the wrong kind of profile. Has anyone had any trouble finding aftermarket wiper blade refills?
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get them at the dealer. they are *relatively* cheap. also check the websites of dealers in your area for 'service/part specials'. My dealer often has them for $10/pair. Even at list they are $12.71/pair. Passenger: PN 76632-T5A-J01/J02, list $6.08, Driver: PN 76622-T6A-J01, list $6.63. Double check with dealer as others have indicated Japanese made FITs had different PNs.
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There was another thread where I was talking about it. I suggest you search PIAA. There are not rubber but silicone which last, according to some people 10 times longer). According to consumer reports subber wiper blades should be change once a year if not they will lose the capacity to clear the water when needed.
Here is the other threat https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/3rd-...er-blades.html You just buy the thing then you can buy the refill which are pretty economical. |
Originally Posted by Rooster
(Post 1362364)
get them at the dealer. they are *relatively* cheap. also check the websites of dealers in your area for 'service/part specials'. My dealer often has them for $10/pair. Even at list they are $12.71/pair. Passenger: PN 76632-T5A-J01/J02, list $6.08, Driver: PN 76622-T6A-J01, list $6.63. Double check with dealer as others have indicated Japanese made FITs had different PNs.
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Originally Posted by KikeDiaz
(Post 1362370)
There was another thread where I was talking about it. I suggest you search PIAA. There are not rubber but silicone which last, according to some people 10 times longer). According to consumer reports subber wiper blades should be change once a year if not they will lose the capacity to clear the water when needed.
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Flip the rubber blade once and use another season. Works well for me. I also clean the blade with rubbing alcohol, then lubricate with silicone based spray stuff. Works as new.
Non-oe replacements you can find on amazon for like $2 bucks a 28inch blade shipped. They have the profile that fits the style of wiper with the two metal reinforcements, but I tried fitting them and although they are clearly a very different profile, they work very well. Bummer is that it takes 1 month for delivery. I really don't think the dealer is that expensive; but you have other cheaper alternatives that work just fine. |
Originally Posted by Rooster
(Post 1362364)
My dealer often has them for $10/pair. Even at list they are $12.71/pair. Passenger: PN 76632-T5A-J01/J02, list $6.08, Driver: PN 76622-T6A-J01, list $6.63.
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Originally Posted by Press Fit
(Post 1364938)
Dang, I just got back from the Honda dealer and they want $9 for each wiper refill, $27 to re-blade the car. For that price, I'm willing to look for another source.
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Originally Posted by Press Fit
(Post 1364938)
Dang, I just got back from the Honda dealer and they want $9 for each wiper refill, $27 to re-blade the car. For that price, I'm willing to look for another source.
Genuine OEM Honda Fit Wiper Insert Set Front and Rear 2015 - 2017 Inserts |
2Rismo2, I searched the best I could on Amazon and eBay and did not find this. Thanks!
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Originally Posted by 2Rismo2
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I used a rainx replacement, $16 and only takes a couple seconds, much quicker than replacing just the rubber, however i don't think I will use the rainx again, performance has been great but the arm connector is huge.
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I may be in the minority, but I like the OEM wiper blades. Unlike aftermarket replacements they're low profile and have no pivot joints to pack with snow and ice and freeze up in the winter.
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Originally Posted by Uncle Gary
(Post 1365464)
I may be in the minority, but I like the OEM wiper blades. Unlike aftermarket replacements they're low profile and have no pivot joints to pack with snow and ice and freeze up in the winter.
My dealer will install the refills at a reasonable price, or sometimes free. |
Originally Posted by 2Rismo2
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Originally Posted by 2Rismo2
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Originally Posted by Press Fit
(Post 1367011)
I used these inserts in the rain today and they are great They glide over the windshield with no chatter and leave the glass perfectly clear.The front inserts seem to be impregnated with some kind of lubricant, maybe graphite. It transfers to your fingers when installing the blades. The rear insert is just plain black rubber.
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I'm curious so, I contacted Keenan Honda, the dealer that sells the blades on eBay. Their parts guy says the blades have an oil / graphite mixture throughout the rubber. Sounds good, I'm looking forward to it.
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fit...65294d4501.jpg |
Interesting...
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Originally Posted by Press Fit
(Post 1367126)
I'm curious so, I contacted Keenan Honda, the dealer that sells the blades on eBay. Their parts guy says the blades have an oil / graphite mixture throughout the rubber. Sounds good, I'm looking forward to it.
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fit...65294d4501.jpg |
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