Most Mercer, PA drivers have their winter wiper blades put on when having their tires changed over. These two services can make a world of difference when it comes to safe driving during the cold weather season. At Ben Bissett Chevrolet, Inc., we've got a nice selection of winter wiper blades for meeting a diverse range of needs. We've also got a few helpful tips for keeping these components in excellent condition.
Don't try to de-ice your windshield by using your wiper blades. This will accelerate blade wear, decrease their lifespan, and lead to substandard de-icing results. This is a job that's best tackled with a basic ice scraper. The only ice is that your wipers should be moving is loose, slushy ice that falls onto the windshield.
Keep Your Wiper Fluid FullRegularly use your wiper fluid to keep snow and ice from blocking their nozzles and to keep your windshield clean. You can use a de-icer to break nozzle blockages down and keep your wiper fluid flowing. You can also apply rubbing alcohol to your winter wiper blades to keep them from freezing to the windshield overnight.
Get Rid of Heavy Snow Loads Before Taking OffLimit the amount of work that your wiper blades have to do by pushing snow off of your roof and clearing snow accumulations off of your hood. These are recommended steps for ensuring safe winter driving. They'll also ensure that heavy accumulations don't fall down onto your wiper blades and that they aren't blown back onto the windshield by strong wind forces.