I don't know if it's the blades or the fluid but whnever I clean my windshield with the fluid it makes smudge marks all over and makes it really unclear. Should I replace the fluid or is there a way to see if it's the wipers?

 

clean windshield with glass compound first
how can ur windshiled wiper fluid get dirty?
inspect your blade
clean your blade
if all fail replace your blade

 

I thought perhaps there was some type of filter that needed to be changed.

 

Naw, i had the same problem, get new blades, The rubber inserts fit into some peoples wipers, i had to get new wipers though, the rubber from auto zone didnt fit in to my oem ones.

2 new wipers = about 18 dollars. not bad,and they work great now, big improvement, and it really does make a difference=)

 

It is probably the wipers. If you have had them for a year or more they need to be replaced. They do not last long. A wiper is a thin piece of rubber that dries out and cracks. Trico Exact Fit is a good blade. They are only about $7-8 each at pepboys or advance auto. Trico also makes refiills so next time it will only be about $4 each.

 

Ok, I'll get some from auto barn next time I go.

 

Anyone try those silicone wiper blades? There is a silicone wiper blade at Wal-mart that has lifetime warranty

 

those piaa silicone blades are good, they work well, but if you're using rain-x (like everyone should, that stuff is a godsend) it's pretty much overkill to have the silicones.

 

my windshield wipers were starting to smudge so i decided to replace them... i got some new wiper blades from Pep Boys and installed them.. then i cleaned my windhield really good and then applied some Rain-X.... now everything is perfect...

 

What is rain-x?

 

What's a good set I can buy online?