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Always look at Amazon for wipers--they usually beat WM.

 

Also, consider Valeo over Bosch. They're available at Tirerack.com

Yes I agree online is usually cheaper, but I was just thinking of over the counter price. I've never heard of Valeo, I'll have to do some research on those.

Okay, cool! Thanks! I'll stop by Walmart on the way home, actually...

Autozone says 22oe will fit a 17 Silverado, but walmart is cheaper

I'm thinking this is the way to go. However, when shopping the Bosch site, it only shows the OE Specialty Aero Twin as the direct fit for my truck. Do you think the '16 and '17 are actually different in that respect?

they should be the same mine were 22oe, Wal-Mart is about the cheapest

Noticing iron fallout on light colored vehicles, I get peved when I see them on my truck. See some cars, might as well just repaint them orange. I also keep a clean microfiber in the center console, would love to keep Detail spray in there year round, but Wisconsin = frozen ????

Get those garbage OEM wipers off of your truck. I have a 16 Silverado had the dealer change blades 3 times, was ready to have new wiper arms put on, switched to Bosch icons and now have ZERO issues.

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That's surprising that it takes long to warm up. My DD is an 07 TBSS and even at 20 below my windows are clear in 15 minutes of warming up.

 

Since the scratches are that short it leads me to believe there was dust or fine rocks or something similar that have caused it. That may have been frozen to the glass.

Yes I would have to agree some kind of debriss was frozen on the window.

If your truck is petrol (gas) it will warm up quicker, whereas if it is a diesel, they are more thermally efficient so they take a lot longer to warm up. Just a thought - we don't get snow here so I have no idea how much that would affect the warming up procedure

I'm an automotive technician, so I have a pretty good idea of how soon a gas or diesel should take to warm up. That being said I've already gone rounds with the dealer that my truck is slow to warm up, 10 to 15 min. sometimes to blow good warm air. If there is thick ice I have to scrape, it doesn't melt by the time I get to where I'm going.

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My truck takes forever to warm up, had dealer look at and they say it's normal, so I almost always have to scape. The marks are going side ways and don't follow the path of the wipers. Most of them are 1.5" to 2.5" long, but when I scrape my motion is longer than that so I'm not sure what's up with the scratches

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Well I can tell you Toyota glass must be soft as hell as I have a 2016 4Runner and I just got my windshield replaced due to micro pitting

was it covered under warranty?

Just watched the new video from Adam, it was very cool to hear about the history of the company the product development. And I now know why everything has such a great smell!

I have always been so loyal to GM, buy I'm thinking about my next vehicle and the cards aren't aligning for GM this time.

 

Absolutely right GM Junk!

can't say I'm in love with my 16 Silverado, GM build quality isn't what it used to be. Don't know if any other manufacturers are any better though.

Thanks for the input Joe. Genuine GM junk

Can you tell me what brand of glass that's on your car? It's posted on one of the corners of your windshield.

 

I do windshield repairs lol.

Has the GM logo in the lower right corner

OK, here's an honest, legit (non trolling) question from an old-school single bucket driveway washer (so please don't flame me)---

 

Is the foam gun worth it? Does it truly provide a benefit to taking care of your vehicles? It seems that there are sharp divisions on this on forums, facebook, etc.--some saying it's a good idea, some saying it's a waste of soap. I truly don't know.

 

I understand the theory that it's loosening dirt, providing lubrication, water is a solvent, etc. But honestly, it it any better than blasting away with the hose, then draping the wash mitt over the surface to provide some soap/lubrication?

 

Many of the videos i see on youtube (even including foam cannons) appear to provide little to no difference once the car is rinsed, regardless of the soap used.

 

(and no, i'm not interested in the foam cannon)

 

Look, i get that the thing looks cool. I've even heard that it "enhances the wash experience." Of course, there are others that state "foam does not equal cleaning...."

 

If this was a $10 gadget, i wouldn't hesitate, but even the cheapest foam guns are $40. while not the end of the world, i'd rather buy $40 of stuff that actually works if the foam guns are really nothing more than gimmicks.

I have one, and it just seems to add a fun factor. Having one now, I don't think I would replace it if it were to break. But I would still consider myself a novice compared to some on here so I can't say for sure if there is any added benefit or protection.

I know some one on here replaces and fixes windshields, was just wondering if GM uses a softer glass than most others. Having problems with scratches on my 2016, have tried diffrent ice scrapers and techniques and am still having issues. Any advice or suggestions would be great.

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I'd love it if a customer would remove the residue for me. I try to remove as much as I can when balancing wheels, but I don't get paid to sit there all day and remove stick-on weight adhesive. I know of some shops/people who don't remove any and will put new weights right on top of the old adhesive. Stuff like that is just asking for a come back, when the new weight falls off and customer comes back with a shake.

Chris....didn't want to take a chance with the battery terminals even if I covered them. Plus there were a couple of relays that I didn't want to get soaked.

I wouldn't be concerned with getting battery terminals wet. Just gently rinse engine compartment with a hose and dry with a sidekick. You would be surprised how wet it can get in there. Here in Wisconsin if you park the wrong way during a snow storm wind will pack all kinds of snow in and engine compartment overnight. I understand your concern and better safe than sorry.

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