Favorite Wiper Blades?

[MeanPeachMojito]

I've had my '19 JLU Sport S for almost 3 weeks, but it seems like the OEM wiper blades are sub-par. What are your favorite brands of replacement blades?

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[1quick1]

In on this thread. I noticed the rear wiper is useless in anything other than wiping off the rear window after a car wash in good weather. The front ones do alright until you get some ice/snow in them then they hardly work but at least work somewhat.

 

[Alanscott1]

I’m a fan of the Bosch Icon wiper blades. Had them on multiple vehicles and they tend to hold up pretty well. One of the first things I swapped out on my JL. Ordered them off Amazon for about half of what the local automotive stores were charging.

 

[Dan S]

I'm a big fan of the top version of RainX blades. I put on a set last August and even with a really rainy fall and rough winter they are doing great.

 

[tedium]

Another vote for Bosch Icons. Well worth the price and like the previous poster mentioned, they're much cheaper on Amazon

 

[Rhinebeck01]

I like Bosch Icon wiper blades myself. And indeed, the rear lift gate window cleaning action sucks..

Since we are talking windshield washing.... I posted this in another thread but it is also pertinent to this thread so:

I believe the windshield washer reservoir on a JL, holds 7/8 of a gallon of washer fluid. You can squeeze in just about the whole gallon in if the washer fluid reservoir / the washer fluid system, if all the fluid lines are empty.

An aftermarket replacement, plastic washer fluid reservoir itself, costs about $48+-. The little yellow cap on the reservoir, alone costs $15+-

You probably know this.... but it is prudent just before Spring and just before Winter to siphon (easy to do) out what remains in the washer reservoir and then fill the reservoir with new fluid that is meant for that particular upcoming season.

You change out washer fluid not only because you want the correct fluid to deal with the upcoming external temperature range but also to refresh lets say the fluid... to get out the old that has contaminants/crapola in it in and get fresh/clean fluid in the reservoir. Another point is that with most products, Winter mix is more harsh on vehicles materials / paint, rubber, etc. then Summer formula

Hint: Do not mix brands of washer fluids in the reservoir if at all possible. Some of the fluids you can buy today, just don't mix well. If mixed, the combo mix you come up with could plug up your wiper nozzles. Nozzles can be hard to clear of the mix and the nozzles are as follows if you ever need to replace them on your JL.

Mopar Nozzle-Windshield Washer 68293025AA (Will fit on either side) $11.00+-
Mopar Nozzle-Lift-Gate Washer 68293253AA $15.00+-

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