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      04-19-2013, 11:36 AM   #1
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Wiper blade replacement

Has anyone had to replace their wipers yet? Mine are starting to streak a bit. When I was in Canadian Tire a few months ago they didn't have any aftermarket ones, but I haven't checked since. Will check this weekend since the dealer price seemed a bit excessive to me.
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Has anyone had to replace their wipers yet? Mine are starting to streak a bit. When I was in Canadian Tire a few months ago they didn't have any aftermarket ones, but I haven't checked since. Will check this weekend since the dealer price seemed a bit excessive to me.
im pretty sure they are the same as e90s
I used to have rainx ones from Canadian tire on my e90
just got to find the right length
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      04-19-2013, 01:32 PM   #3
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im pretty sure they are the same as e90s
I used to have rainx ones from Canadian tire on my e90
just got to find the right length
Well if they are the same then that should be easy. I was looking at the model year, but maybe that hadn't been updated at CT yet.
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      04-19-2013, 02:23 PM   #4
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I think that wiper blades are included in the standard maintenance thing, along with brake pads, oil, etc.
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      04-19-2013, 02:53 PM   #5
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Mike Agius at Maranello sells OEM wipers much lower than any GTA stealership

check out his sponsored forum at maxbimmer: http://www.maxbimmer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=133626
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Has anyone had to replace their wipers yet? Mine are starting to streak a bit. When I was in Canadian Tire a few months ago they didn't have any aftermarket ones, but I haven't checked since. Will check this weekend since the dealer price seemed a bit excessive to me.
I was thinking of opening a thread about this too.

My left wiper blade is crap to say the least. I am taking my car to the dealership this weekend and I will ask about this too. I have the rusted seats to tell them about and I hear a streaking noise every time I drive car after the parking brake has been on for a while (like overnight).
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      04-19-2013, 04:54 PM   #7
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I think that wiper blades are included in the standard maintenance thing, along with brake pads, oil, etc.
I was told that the wipers are not covered by the free maintenance here in Canada. I believe that wipers are covered in the US however.

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Mike Agius at Maranello sells OEM wipers much lower than any GTA stealership
Thanks for the tip, I'll see if the same deal applies to F30 wipers. Still haven't found out whether they're the same as E90 wipers or not.

I'd be interested in hearing whether anyone gets them covered by the Canadian maintenance program, but I'm not hopeful.
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      04-19-2013, 06:18 PM   #8
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I was told that the wipers are not covered by the free maintenance here in Canada. I believe that wipers are covered in the US however.



Thanks for the tip, I'll see if the same deal applies to F30 wipers. Still haven't found out whether they're the same as E90 wipers or not.

I'd be interested in hearing whether anyone gets them covered by the Canadian maintenance program, but I'm not hopeful.
They weren't covered when I had my E90, so I doubt they would be covered on the newer models.
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      04-19-2013, 06:52 PM   #9
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In the U.S.A.:
Covered: http://www.bmwusa.com/Standard/Conte...intenance.aspx

Engine Oil Services: $0
Inspection Services: $0
Wiper Blade Inserts: $0
Brake Pads: $0
Brake Discs: $0
Engine Drive Belts: $0
Brake Fluid Service: $0

In Canada:
http://www.bmw.ca/ca/en/owners/servi...intenance.html
You have to get the "BMW SERVICE INCLUSIVE PLUS" to get wiper blades covered.
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What is everybody favourite after market wiper? Mine passenger side is streaking badly, and damn noisy as well (can't stand it anymore)...

Was thinking Bosch Aerotwin, but figured it could be BMW OEM supplier, so don't quite trust it

People seems to like PIAA (ouch!), RainX and Valeo....
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      08-10-2013, 01:59 PM   #11
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Bimmian seems to have them in stock now. Provided for info
http://www.bimmian.com/Frameless-Wip...W-F30-3-Series
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What is everybody favourite after market wiper? Mine passenger side is streaking badly, and damn noisy as well (can't stand it anymore)...

Was thinking Bosch Aerotwin, but figured it could be BMW OEM supplier, so don't quite trust it

People seems to like PIAA (ouch!), RainX and Valeo....
I had Bosch on my e90 and while they cleared the window they did not last long at all. The RainX are very good. BMW does cover wipers under the basic plan but the time frame I believe is 1 year which IMHO is crazy. If you live in a climate where rain is a factor or change of seasons is an issue, you will not get 1 year out of any wiper blade. Just another way for BMW to save money.
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I had Bosch on my e90 and while they cleared the window they did not last long at all. The RainX are very good. BMW does cover wipers under the basic plan but the time frame I believe is 1 year which IMHO is crazy. If you live in a climate where rain is a factor or change of seasons is an issue, you will not get 1 year out of any wiper blade. Just another way for BMW to save money.
Where I am, there is zero maintenance provided, everything comes out from our pocket, despite the dealer earning US$25K profit from each car they sold. Yes.. I say profit, the one that goes into their pocket

So instead of getting original wiper which kinda sucks since day 1, I'd like to try aftermarket. And I've learnt my lesson, since only passenger side is giving problem, I'm just gonna change that

I have ordered RainX and Valeo, and still looking for Bosch Aerotwin (suspect this is BMW OEM).
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      08-11-2013, 09:55 AM   #14
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I'd just replace with the stock one frequently and Aquapel the windshield.

The RainX wipers are not very good. Got them and they lasted 6 months then no better than stock.

BMW blades are very soft so they degrade very quickly. Its always been that way.
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+1 on aquapel

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Just changed to a pair of Bosch Aerotwin, suspect they are the OEM for BMW... didn't replace with BMW original... they wanted US$80/pair *ahem ahem ahem*
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I have an F31 (Sports Wagon) and a 3-year lease. My New York dealer told me I am allowed one set of wiper blades per year. Full cost for the BMW brand OEM front windshield blades is $80. My car is only 9 months into the lease. So I went to AutoZone and bought the Bosch ICON 24OE and 19OE (these sizes are for the wagon) I think the F30 is 17" and 24". Anyway the Bosch ICON fit and work fine -- just like the original OEM blades. Other blades I would consider: (F30 Sizing below)

http://www.piaa.com/store/c/32-Si-Tech-Flat-Blade.aspx
PIAA Silicone 97060 Si-Tech 600 mm Part 81 (24 inch)
PIAA Silicone 97043 Si-Tech 430 mm Part 6 (17 inch)
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      01-28-2015, 12:30 PM   #18
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I found inexpensive wiper replacements at Costco (actually for my MB-C-series) and found them equal or better than OEM for 1/3 the price. I'll try them as well for my wife's X3 when needed.
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The Bosch icons are very good, can get at Canadian Tire, and match the BMW model almost exact.
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OK, I picked up some Bosch Icons from Canadian Tire for my F31 but there are no adapters. Any idea how to get them to fit?
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OK, I picked up some Bosch Icons from Canadian Tire for my F31 but there are no adapters. Any idea how to get them to fit?
Did they not come with adaptors, or do you mean the adaptors that came with them don't work for the F3x? I picked up a set for another car in my family (not a BMW) and they did come with a few different adaptors, one of which did fit that car fine.
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OK, the Bosch Icons at my Canadian Tire are not the correct "OE" ones that have the proper hardware to fit our vehicles. They didn't have them in stock. Bought a set of Bosch Aerotwin and they installed fine. Around $95 for the two. Hopefully better than the crappy OEM wipers.
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