For a car with a complex structure, the wiper is a rather unremarkable component. However, for car owners, it is a key factor related to driving safety, especially during the rainy summer season. The wiper is used almost every day, and whether it can work normally at any time to provide the necessary visual protection is of vital importance. And this is actually closely related to the daily maintenance and usage skills of car owners. Car front logo

1. Regularly clean and inspect the wipers

During the rainy season, wipers often work in the rain and are naturally prone to corrosion by rainwater. Under the scorching sun, they also age easily. Therefore, it is very necessary to develop the good habit of cleaning and inspecting wipers regularly.

When it comes to cleaning, the simplest way is to use ordinary water to clean the wiper blades when washing the car. While rinsing, wipe off the stains on the wiper blades in one direction. But remember, do not spray the wipers randomly with a high-pressure water gun, nor use detergent or other cleaning agents that can age the rubber. If it is really necessary, it is recommended to wipe the wiper strips with a fine damp towel and glass cleaner.

The method to check the wiper is also very simple. Spray some cleaning liquid, then set the wiper switch to various speed positions and check whether the wiper maintains a certain speed at different speeds. At the same time, it is necessary to check the wiper's water-scraping condition, including whether there is any vibration or abnormal noise during operation, and whether the wiper support rod has uneven swinging or missed scraping. When either of these two faults occurs, it indicates that the wiper blade is damaged or has aged, and it is time to replace the rubber strip with a new one.

2. Park the car under the scorching sun and hold the wipers upright

The lifespan of car wipers is affected by the hot summer heat and frequent rainfall. Intense high temperatures can easily cause rubber to soften and deform. Over time, this will naturally cause significant damage to the material, such as deformation or loss of elasticity. Therefore, while we should try to avoid exposing the car to the scorching sun, we should also keep the wipers upright as much as possible to prevent the wiper rubber strips from coming into contact with the hot glass, which can slow down the aging process and extend the service life of the wipers. But unfortunately, this little action is probably still rarely carried out by people nowadays.

In addition, when a vehicle is restarted after being parked for a long time, it is recommended that the owner first clean off the impurities adhering to the glass surface and the wiper rubber strip. This is because these debris will increase the friction between the rubber strip and the glass during the wiper's operation, thereby scratching the glass surface and causing it to be unclear. When you finish driving on the highway and find that the windshield is covered with sand grains or the corpses of flying insects, it is recommended not to wipe them directly with the windshield wipers. Instead, use a wet towel specially designed for cars to clean the windshield.

It is also worth mentioning that remember to maintain the car's water spray system well, fill it with water in time, and add neutral, decontaminating and lubricating cleaning agents to avoid the water spray motor running without water. When car owners are using the windshield wipers, they must be very careful not to let the wipers dry scrape the glass. This is because it is not only very easy to cause damage to the wipers, but also may scratch the front windshield.

It is best to replace the wipers every six months or once a year

Common faults of wiper blades include not cleaning thoroughly, jumping or making abnormal noises. These faults may all be caused by the aging of the wiper blade rubber strip. At this time, it should be considered to replace the wiper.

According to expert advice, it is best to replace the wiper blades every six months to a year. Even on sunny and dry days, the rubber material of the wiper blades themselves cannot avoid aging due to the harsh external environment. Therefore, car owners need to pay attention to this point. In addition, it is recommended that car owners choose car-specific cleaning agents when cleaning their vehicles on a daily basis. Especially, different cleaning agents must not be mixed, otherwise it is highly likely to produce chemical substances that corrode the rubber of the wipers and cause damage to the wipers.