{"id":2429,"date":"2018-06-22T18:30:36","date_gmt":"2018-06-22T18:30:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.youngernissan.com\/blogs\/52\/?p=2429"},"modified":"2018-06-22T18:30:36","modified_gmt":"2018-06-22T18:30:36","slug":"wiper-care-tips-for-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.youngernissan.com\/blogs\/52\/how-to\/wiper-care-tips-for-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"Wiper Care Tips For Summer"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"blog_title\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"row blog_row\">\n<div class=\"first_paragraph\"><img id=\"blog_image\" src=\"https:\/\/clients.oomdo.com\/blog_dev\/images\/37.jpg\" \/>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just because it\u2019s summer now doesn\u2019t mean that you can take a vacation from caring for your windshield wipers. The sun\u2019s UV rays can actually cause your wipers to deteriorate pretty quickly, so it\u2019s important to keep an eye out for damaged blades. If you ignore them, you can experience permanent windshield damage that will cost a ton to fix. It\u2019s always a good idea to make sure that your wipers are well-maintained all year round, so check out our list of ways to care for your wipers and then make sure you stay on top of this task! A good idea is to check your wipers and clean them off every time you get gas. Just sayin\u2019.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should take a look at your wipers at least every time you get gas. When you\u2019re inspecting your wiper blades, look for the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Broken frame, which is detachment of frame arms at joints or connection points.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Metal corrosion, especially at joints and claws.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visible cracks, tears, and missing pieces in the rubber squeegee\u2019s edge.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flex the rubber squeegee back and forth to see if it is still flexible. Aged squeegees will have difficulty conforming to the shape of your windshield and create streaks.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check the squeegee wiping edge for rounded edges which can prevent the wiper blade from making strong contact with the windshield and reduces wipe quality.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tug to ensure that the wiper blade has been securely installed on the wiper arm.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check to make sure that the squeegee is secure in the wiper frame.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As we (should) know, the materials that your windshield wipers are made of are not ones that will last until the end of time. There are a lot of ways that the world around you can degrade your wipers:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sun: Ultraviolet light and ozone deterioration<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oil: Car waxes and exhaust hold rubber-deteriorating oil<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Airborne debris: Sand, mud, and dust carried in the wind<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moisture: Acid rain and salt water (in moist air both near the shore and inland)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now to the signs that your wipers need a change. There are a few to look out for, and if you experience multiple items on this list at once then it\u2019s <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">definitely<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> time to head over to the auto store to buy new wipers. <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Streaking: occurs when the rubber squeegee dries, hardens and cracks. It can also be caused by tree sap, road tar and other foreign substances collected on either the glass or the blade.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skipping: occurs when the blade develops a curvature from lack of use (e.g. left in the \u2018parked position\u2019 for an extended length of time).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wearing: occurs with extensive use and is when the rubber edges are rounded instead of squared.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Splitting: caused when the sun\u2019s ultraviolet rays penetrate the rubber squeegee, causing it to break down and separate from the frame.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bent refill vertebra and bent frames: cause inconsistent contact with the glass surface, creating streaking or skipping.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re wondering how to take care of your wipers throughout their life &#8211; i.e. before it\u2019s time to replace them &#8211; here\u2019s how you can do that!<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clean your windshield every time you fill your gas tank.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gently wipe the rubber squeegee with a damp paper towel to remove any loose dirt or oil.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Never use your windshield wipers to de-ice your windshield. Instead, either use an ice scraper or use your defroster to melt snow and ice.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pull your wiper blades away from the windshield during winter months to prevent ice build up on the rubber squeegee and to prevent them from sticking to the windshield.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row blog_row\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"row blog_row\">\n<div id=\"featured_video\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"cta\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youngernissan.com\/explore-services.html \"><button class=\"cta_button\">Our Service Department Has You Covered<\/button><\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"social-media\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Just because it\u2019s summer now doesn\u2019t mean that you can take a vacation from caring for your windshield wipers. The sun\u2019s UV rays can actually cause your wipers to deteriorate pretty quickly, so it\u2019s important to keep an eye out for damaged blades. 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