Ian, I'd like to use the Bosch Icon blades. There appears to be a number of different Icon blades to choose from. Can you give me the correct Bosch numbers please for my 2017 Ridgeline RTL-E?
Thanks,
Stephen
Wiper blades revisited
For the last several years I've used those Costco Goodyear blades on both the Pilot and the RL. My Pilot has been having a problem with the passenger side wiper streaking in the middle. So I took a look at it the other day and found the wiper was ripped for 2 or 3 inches right in the center of the blade. In addition, I found the wiper mount was broken and letting the blade slide on the arm!
Time to get new blades for the Pilot ... and on the RL as well. So I took a look at my trusty CR to see what they had to say about wiper blades and they liked Anco series 31 (pretty inexpensive) and RainX Latitude (expensive, imo). My local WM did not have the Anco, and they had only one blade left in the 24" size in the RainX.
Pilot takes a 24/21 and the RL takes a 24/22.
So I bought the RainX Latitudes for the Pilot and bought some Bosch Icons for the RL. We'll see how they fare and compare.
But my wallet hurts after buying those blades... ~$17 to $18 each. Ouch.
I also ordered a Trico 14" blade for the rear glass on the Pilot. That's been needing a change forever. ~$10 on Amazon.
Time to get new blades for the Pilot ... and on the RL as well. So I took a look at my trusty CR to see what they had to say about wiper blades and they liked Anco series 31 (pretty inexpensive) and RainX Latitude (expensive, imo). My local WM did not have the Anco, and they had only one blade left in the 24" size in the RainX.
Pilot takes a 24/21 and the RL takes a 24/22.
So I bought the RainX Latitudes for the Pilot and bought some Bosch Icons for the RL. We'll see how they fare and compare.
But my wallet hurts after buying those blades... ~$17 to $18 each. Ouch.
I also ordered a Trico 14" blade for the rear glass on the Pilot. That's been needing a change forever. ~$10 on Amazon.
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Thanks,
Stephen
I have an 07. I have no idea what blades are meant to be on your 17. If you go to any Walmart or auto parts store, they will either have an electronic gadget or at least a catalog of some sort to tell you the length of your blades. If all else fails, it should be in your owner's manual, too. If there's someone here with a G2, can you chime in as to your blade lengths to help?Ian, I'd like to use the Bosch Icon blades. There appears to be a number of different Icon blades to choose from. Can you give me the correct Bosch numbers please for my 2017 Ridgeline RTL-E?
Thanks,
Stephen
Just as a bit of an update, I ended up leaving the cheapo blades on throughout that summer and fall of 15. I swapped them out for a set of RainX beam blades before that winter and I'm STILL using that set. They wipe well and don't streak. I also don't drive much and my truck spends its winter nights in a heated garage.
I always check Rockauto for different styles and options, then compare the price + shipping with Amazon. The past few years I've been buying Bosch Excel+ blades for my RL. Excel+ is a standard (factory) looking blade but has the rubber insert from their Icon series. Just don't be fooled by Rockauto's low prices...they make up for it with shipping.
I've mostly used OEM refills for my wiper blades, but recently I tried this set on Amazon, because I had a credit on their site. I've had them installed for about two months now, and so far I've been impressed. Good wiping and no streaking. About half the cost of other major brands.
Spearhead Beam Force Blades
Spearhead Beam Force Blades
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