On 3/24/2009 3:37 PM Tegger spake these words of knowledge:

> Dave Kelsen <invalid@invalid.invalid> wrote in
> news:49c8bf92$0$4897$9a6e19ea@unlimited.newshostin g.com:
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>> Dave is right about the cost; $14 each at my dealer. The cheapest
>> Amco wiper refills at Wal-Mart are $5 for the 18" side, $6 for the 26"
>> side.
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> OK, $14 each, then. I stand corrected. But mine are $5 each. My last
> invoice (with 10% discount because I spend so much there) shows $4.95 each.
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> Still, I've had way too much annoying trouble with aftermarket over the
> years, mostly smearing and squeaking. That's the reason I stopped (in
> disgust) using aftermarket and went back to OEM. Best decision I ever made.
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> If aftermarket is working for you, go for it. Too often they did NOT work
> for me. Of if they did, it was only briefly before the streak & squeak came
> back.
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> In any case, wiper rubbers should be changed twice a year for optimum
> performance.

Of course they should, but I change mine (as most folks, I imagine) when
they bug me enough to do so. Probably once a year, or so. But I agree
about when they *should* be changed. ;^)

RFT!!!
Dave Kelsen
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