wiper blade replace
10-20-2008, 01:07 PM
#14
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Join Date: 11-14-2007
Location: Planet Earth
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I hired a homeless man to ride on the roof of Car 11. He has a wonderful micro shammy and when I knock on the roof, he leans down and wipes the window clean. And he doesn't even mind working in the rain! The Micro shammy is amazing. And he's cheaper than new blades...two sandwiches and a cup of coffee every other day.
10-20-2008, 01:44 PM
#15
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Join Date: 03-07-2006
Location: Elmira, NY
Posts: 389
I can't see going to a dealer - way to much money - I head for Wal-Mart to get mine, change them when needed. Now it's getting time for winter blades.......we are suppose to get some SNOW this Wednesday morning!!
10-20-2008, 02:00 PM
#16
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Join Date: 09-09-2006
Location: Fresno, California (formerly of Modesto, Ca. -- hometown of George Lucas, formerly of Winnipeg, Mb.)
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You can buy replacement wiper blades for the front at almost any car store or even Target or Wal-Mart.
Now the rear whiper blade... that's another thing. You have to buy the wiper blade from GM or any Chevrolet Dealer for $25.00.
Now the rear whiper blade... that's another thing. You have to buy the wiper blade from GM or any Chevrolet Dealer for $25.00.
10-20-2008, 02:17 PM
#17
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Join Date: 08-06-2008
Location: Grand Haven, MI
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10-20-2008, 02:23 PM
#18
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Join Date: 06-09-2008
Location: Saint Clair, MO
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i was at the chicago auto show last week and the 08 hhr ss they had on display had a different type of wiper blade it then the 06,07 . it looked like a plastic type of frame didnt have the big rubber casing on it . you could actually see more of the hood . my 07 has the rubber windfoil on them and they freeze up leave huge areas they dont wipe. anybody seen any other 08s to see if they have changed them ?
10-20-2008, 02:32 PM
#19
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Join Date: 08-06-2008
Location: Grand Haven, MI
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My SS is the 3rd HHR I have owned, the first 2 where 07s and had the one piece blade. the 08 SS has the traditional type blade with insert.
Is this an 08 thing or a SS thing? If it's a SS thing, why?
Is this an 08 thing or a SS thing? If it's a SS thing, why?
10-20-2008, 03:18 PM
#20
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Join Date: 01-20-2006
Location: Centralia, Missouri
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I still have the original blades on as well, with over 70,000 miles on them. Still work like new. I clean the blades with rubbing alcohol every time I wash the car to keep road grime and stuff off. I've never had a set of wiper blades last this long, but as long as they work, I'll keep using them.