my wipers are horrid, what do NE guys use? - Nissan Murano

w0318 · 01-19-2007, 11:17 AM

i am trying to find some replacement wipers,
my car is with 1400 miles and the wipers skip or dont clean well.

its really annoying.. i was wonder what u guys use to replace it with.

i went to shops and saw multiple brands with technology.

GripperDon · 01-19-2007, 11:23 AM

What dfo they do? Oh I bet it for that stuff called rain. I need dust cleaners.

NELSON · 01-19-2007, 03:49 PM

If your MO is 2006+, then I think you only have two options... stick with what you have or get a replacement from Nissan because only Nissan makes those wipers.

wa4qfy · 01-19-2007, 04:14 PM

Try some Rainx on the glass....

Stoker · 01-19-2007, 04:14 PM

I do not know what all the N.E of the U.S.A. or Eastern Canada use but out West I use the Reflex wipers that Canadian Tire sells. These wipers are great and if you do a search here you will find out more info.

**njjoe** · 01-19-2007, 04:24 PM

w0318-

I am a big believer in Rain-X windshield treatment. I have used it for years and find that I don't need to use my wipers that much. After 18 months my OEM wipers still work like new.

-njjoe

jahjr · 01-19-2007, 04:32 PM

I just installed the BOSH "Icon" Blades about 2 months ago.
They seem to work real well. We'll see in about a year.
Initially they wipe the windshield better then any wiper I've ever
owned. Absolutely Quiet.
They are standard equipment on Mercedes and BMW
(if that means anything). They are the solid blade, like what is on the 06 no metal showing.
They're not cheap but they seem to be what I was looking for.
I did try the reflex blades, noisy and streaks after one month.
By the way, I'm not in the NE, I'm in northern Michigan snow country.
jahjr

NELSON · 01-19-2007, 09:12 PM

I learn something new everyday here.

It seems that Bosch is now making the bracketless blades that the 2006+ Muranos are now using.

Part # website:
http://www.boschautoparts.com/RB.NA....06&Make=NISSAN

Actual product:
http://www.boschautoparts.com/Produc...lades/Icon.htm

NELSON · 01-19-2007, 09:16 PM

This topic reminds me of the pet peeve I have concerning the location of the windshield washer nozzles on the MO.

I always have trouble clearing the snow and ice out of there. grrrr.

Nerty Nert · 01-19-2007, 10:08 PM

And why is it, no matter which car I drive, the only spot on the windshield not being wiped off by the blades is the spot right in front of my view? It ALWAYS HAPPENS THERE FIRST??!?!?

**Gonzo** · 01-20-2007, 01:05 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by njjoe
w0318-

I am a big believer in Rain-X windshield treatment. I have used it for years and find that I don't need to use my wipers that much. After 18 months my OEM wipers still work like new.

-njjoe

Same here.

w0318 · 01-31-2007, 02:06 PM

yes i do have a 2006, so basically besides OEM my only "good" choice is Bosch icon wiper blades.?

i guess i will def try rainx, but will see if i can find this icon one.

just rather annoying on a new car i have to deal with this annoyance

keep more insights coming.

i see Bosch has this one also
Micro Edge Excel Wiper Blades
from what i am reading the ICON reflex are the best "upgrade" aside from rainx.

DDunnMO · 03-01-2007, 05:28 PM

I just saw a commercial for a Rain X wiper 'system' that dosen't have the usual 6 pressure points. They say even pressure is applied across the whole blade for a closer shave... (oops wrong commercial

)

Haven't done any research as to if they make MO sizes or not.

I have been happy with my PIAA silicone blades, have had them for over a year.

akoutoudis · 03-16-2007, 06:50 PM

I live in NJ too. I have an 2006 Murano I just went to RS Strauss and bought a pair of Bosch blades. I don't remember the model, I can tell you that they work great and cost $32 for the pair.

The OEM blades are horrible with the ice storms we are having. Not only do they cake up within minutes but they would not conform to the windshield. My visibility was horrible!

The OEM wipers were difficult to remove, the mechanic broke off the tabs on the wipers to install the new Bosch wiper.

I can finally see again!

ekaxel · 03-16-2007, 07:28 PM

Put Bosch Icons on a week ago. hasn't rained since!
Replaced rear for the first time in 4 years. Bought an 18" narrow refill, cut it to the right length and slid it in. Lessons learned: The refills with the plastic rail back (which I didn't use) rather than the all rubber with steel rails (which I did use and were a lot of work to install) will be much easier to install. You don't have to use anything to hold a narrow refill in. The wiper frame does that for you!

01-19-2007, 11:17 AM	#1 (permalink)
w0318 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 24	my wipers are horrid, what do NE guys use? i am trying to find some replacement wipers, my car is with 1400 miles and the wipers skip or dont clean well. its really annoying.. i was wonder what u guys use to replace it with. i went to shops and saw multiple brands with technology.

01-19-2007, 11:23 AM	#2 (permalink)
GripperDon Mr. 3 K, 3/3/5. 5K,10/5/7 Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: PB5-926 Posts: 5,077	Wipers? wipers? What dfo they do? Oh I bet it for that stuff called rain. I need dust cleaners. __________________ Previous Owner of, The Mod Mo, 05, SL, FWD, Platinum, Charcoal Leather, Touring, Technology Pkgs., TPMS etc. Chrome Wheels, Roof Rack Bbars. Cargo Protector. Extended Warranty, X-Tire, AutoMate. Leatherique treated leather. Diamond Window Tint, Tires 3 step balanced. Stainless Steel Laser Cut Grill. Glass VIN etch, Debadged. Silver Painted Calipers. 1300F Ceramic painted Muffler. B-Quite Supreme, sound matting. External Sound ndercoated. White Led Parking Lights. Led Front Door Entrance Lights. Yellow Ion Fogs. Silver-Amber Front Turn Signals. Hella 100 Watt @ 5000K Driving Lights. SAT receiver–Delphi XM Roady2 Hidden Antenna install. Fan cooled Inverter AC to Xbox. MTX 200 watt auto on Amp deciated power to Bose Sub Woofer. PAC-Niss dual aux in for Sat and X Box audio. Generator Labs NoNag modded Rear Camera. “NAV Box" W/Modded X Box X2 Chip. DVD’s, MP3 & JPEG pics ,160 gig HD / Wireless Lynksis 802.11G Ethernet link. Runs Xbox Media Center. rear Bumper Protector. Selectable Horns: OEM MO/WoLo air. Tinted Tails-Bright bulbs. Tweeters tilted + 19uf mod. Lower Grill Stone Shield. Front Floor Amber Courtesy Lights. Chrome over Stainless Rocker Bars. Wireless LED Turn Signal Mirrors. Top mounted Led Stop Light modded with The backoff.

01-19-2007, 03:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
NELSON Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 246	If your MO is 2006+, then I think you only have two options... stick with what you have or get a replacement from Nissan because only Nissan makes those wipers. __________________ SOLD to sister: 2006 SL AWD, Glacier Pearl, Touring Package, Remote Start w/ 2-way pager, Pioneer door speakers, Weathertech window deflectors. <a href="http://s104.photobucket.com/albums/m184/nellynel1210/murano/?action=view&current=0214071906iPodPhoto.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m184/nellynel1210/murano/0214071906iPodPhoto.jpg" border="0" ></a> Current: 2008 Honda CRV EX-L w/ Navi (downgraded for fuel economy among other things)

01-19-2007, 04:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
wa4qfy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: O'Fallon MO Posts: 315	Rainx Try some Rainx on the glass.... __________________ Mike. . . . . . . E- : - ) 2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Premium - Silver Frost 2006 Murano SE - Brilliant Silver 2002 EX CRV - Mojave Mist --- RIP Totaled 10/17/2010 . . . . . . .

01-19-2007, 04:14 PM	#5 (permalink)
Stoker Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 842	I do not know what all the N.E of the U.S.A. or Eastern Canada use but out West I use the Reflex wipers that Canadian Tire sells. These wipers are great and if you do a search here you will find out more info. __________________ 2003 Silver murano SL AWD Sunroof Sunroof deflector Roof rack cross bars Cloud rider lower grill Bug deflector 2011 VW Jetta TDI

01-19-2007, 04:24 PM	#6 (permalink)
njjoe Super Moderator Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Jersey Shore (not THAT Jersey Shore, the real one) Posts: 11,719	w0318- I am a big believer in Rain-X windshield treatment. I have used it for years and find that I don't need to use my wipers that much. After 18 months my OEM wipers still work like new. -njjoe __________________ 2005 SL AWD, Platinum -OEM HID conversion & HID fogs -OEM iPod interface -Upgraded (non-Bose) speakers - Pioneer TS-A1702C & TS-G1643R -Muth signal mirrors -Valley Industries hitch and wiring harness -Aluminum fuel tank shields

01-19-2007, 04:32 PM	#7 (permalink)
jahjr Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 36	I just installed the BOSH "Icon" Blades about 2 months ago. They seem to work real well. We'll see in about a year. Initially they wipe the windshield better then any wiper I've ever owned. Absolutely Quiet. They are standard equipment on Mercedes and BMW (if that means anything). They are the solid blade, like what is on the 06 no metal showing. They're not cheap but they seem to be what I was looking for. I did try the reflex blades, noisy and streaks after one month. By the way, I'm not in the NE, I'm in northern Michigan snow country. jahjr

01-19-2007, 09:12 PM	#8 (permalink)
NELSON Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 246	I learn something new everyday here. It seems that Bosch is now making the bracketless blades that the 2006+ Muranos are now using. Part # website: http://www.boschautoparts.com/RB.NA....06&Make=NISSAN Actual product: http://www.boschautoparts.com/Produc...lades/Icon.htm __________________ SOLD to sister: 2006 SL AWD, Glacier Pearl, Touring Package, Remote Start w/ 2-way pager, Pioneer door speakers, Weathertech window deflectors. <a href="http://s104.photobucket.com/albums/m184/nellynel1210/murano/?action=view&current=0214071906iPodPhoto.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m184/nellynel1210/murano/0214071906iPodPhoto.jpg" border="0" ></a> Current: 2008 Honda CRV EX-L w/ Navi (downgraded for fuel economy among other things)

01-19-2007, 09:16 PM	#9 (permalink)
NELSON Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 246	This topic reminds me of the pet peeve I have concerning the location of the windshield washer nozzles on the MO. I always have trouble clearing the snow and ice out of there. grrrr. __________________ SOLD to sister: 2006 SL AWD, Glacier Pearl, Touring Package, Remote Start w/ 2-way pager, Pioneer door speakers, Weathertech window deflectors. <a href="http://s104.photobucket.com/albums/m184/nellynel1210/murano/?action=view&current=0214071906iPodPhoto.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m184/nellynel1210/murano/0214071906iPodPhoto.jpg" border="0" ></a> Current: 2008 Honda CRV EX-L w/ Navi (downgraded for fuel economy among other things)

01-19-2007, 10:08 PM	#10 (permalink)
Nerty Nert Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Wichita, Kansas Posts: 22	And why is it, no matter which car I drive, the only spot on the windshield not being wiped off by the blades is the spot right in front of my view? It ALWAYS HAPPENS THERE FIRST??!?!? __________________ I happily drive a 2005 Sunlit Copper Murano SL. Standard OEM radio, no sunroof. But she is a beaut! The wifey drives a 2007 Nissan Versa and she is the bomb!

01-31-2007, 02:06 PM	#12 (permalink)
w0318 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 24	yes i do have a 2006, so basically besides OEM my only "good" choice is Bosch icon wiper blades.? i guess i will def try rainx, but will see if i can find this icon one. just rather annoying on a new car i have to deal with this annoyance keep more insights coming. i see Bosch has this one also Micro Edge Excel Wiper Blades from what i am reading the ICON reflex are the best "upgrade" aside from rainx.

03-01-2007, 05:28 PM	#13 (permalink)
DDunnMO Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Maryland Posts: 116	I just saw a commercial for a Rain X wiper 'system' that dosen't have the usual 6 pressure points. They say even pressure is applied across the whole blade for a closer shave... (oops wrong commercial ) Haven't done any research as to if they make MO sizes or not. I have been happy with my PIAA silicone blades, have had them for over a year. __________________ 04' SL AWD Polished Pewter/Cafe Latte Leather, Touring Pkg/VDC/NAV', Moblil 1 since first oil change, Debadged, Tinted front Windows, Aluminum Pedal Covers, E & G Classics Stainless "Z" Grill, K&N Drop-in Air Filter, Avon Tech ST 255-60-18, PAC-AAI NIS, Harmon Kardon Drive + Play, JL Audio 450/4 4 channel amp driving Focal 165 V3 components (front) and Focal 165 HC coaxial speakers (rear), Boston Acoustics G510-44 sub driven by Boston Acoustics GT-22 amp, Tsunami 1.2 farad cap, JL Audio Cleansweep CL441dsp, WeatherTech Side Window Deflectors.

03-16-2007, 06:50 PM	#14 (permalink)
akoutoudis Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 5	I live in NJ too. I have an 2006 Murano I just went to RS Strauss and bought a pair of Bosch blades. I don't remember the model, I can tell you that they work great and cost $32 for the pair. The OEM blades are horrible with the ice storms we are having. Not only do they cake up within minutes but they would not conform to the windshield. My visibility was horrible! The OEM wipers were difficult to remove, the mechanic broke off the tabs on the wipers to install the new Bosch wiper. I can finally see again!

03-16-2007, 07:28 PM	#15 (permalink)
ekaxel Super Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,164	Put Bosch Icons on a week ago. hasn't rained since! Replaced rear for the first time in 4 years. Bought an 18" narrow refill, cut it to the right length and slid it in. Lessons learned: The refills with the plastic rail back (which I didn't use) rather than the all rubber with steel rails (which I did use and were a lot of work to install) will be much easier to install. You don't have to use anything to hold a narrow refill in. The wiper frame does that for you! __________________ '03 SL everything but OEM Nav Magellan Roadmate 1700 7" in dash Valentine One Black grille DrawTite 2" hitch & homemade harness Excalibur 1620 alarm Magnetbra Full spare tire Roof rails with crossbars Aluminum fuel tank shield Optima Red Top battery HID fogs/DRL 3 new door lock assemblies 235/65R17 Dean Wintercat snows Backup camera Parking sensor (IR) system GROM IPOD/USB/AUX audio interface with Bluetooth New CVT 1/12

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