Wiper insert blades replacement
#2
Lexus Test Driver
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#4
Lexus Test Driver
Skip those nonsense aftermarket stuff and go with OEM rubbers. For some reason aftermarket blades don't work as well as the OEMs on the GS glass. I had BOSCH Icons before on my 2014 GS and they were horrible in the rain, always skipping and made a lot of noise but looked good though.
U can order the OEM rubbers at a Toyota dealer too and only takes 1 mins to swap the rubber inserts. Keep the stock blade/arms cause they're really expensive.
Driver: 85214-02340
Passenger: 85214-0E130
U can order the OEM rubbers at a Toyota dealer too and only takes 1 mins to swap the rubber inserts. Keep the stock blade/arms cause they're really expensive.
Driver: 85214-02340
Passenger: 85214-0E130
Last edited by ItzFilyO; 09-05-22 at 08:57 AM.
#5
My driver’s side wiper got broken in a car wash, the kind with long fabric strips that drag across your car think they’re called mitters. I got replacement for both sides off of Amazon. This is the passenger side. It’s shorter than drivers side. They are the exact OEM match.
#7
+1 for oem inserts... I read sometime ago that the Lexus inserts are a different / better material content than most - including the ones Lexus dealers sell that are Lexus (logo) branded w/ the blade + insert. My Lexus parts guy confirmed. I purchased my 2014 GS used. We suspected that it had the original blades / inserts on it due to the extensive dealer history listed , original blade w/o Lexus logo imprint and no record of replacement.
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#8
Lexus Test Driver
I found that a lot of Lexus and Toyota dealers will tell u that they no longer sell just the inserts and will push u to buy the disposable blades (the one with the Lexus logo) instead. They're about $20 a piece I think and are made in China, while the factory ones are $50 a piece and made in Japan.
The disposable ones are actually pretty good but the inserts are not replaceable like the OEM ones. U can still order the OEM inserts online from a Lexus or Toyota dealer and they can still get it. They just don't want to to do it over the counter (some locations).
The disposable ones are actually pretty good but the inserts are not replaceable like the OEM ones. U can still order the OEM inserts online from a Lexus or Toyota dealer and they can still get it. They just don't want to to do it over the counter (some locations).
#9
I had to buy the blade for the drivers side as the car wash broke it. $42 for drivers side, $25 for passengers side on Amazon. The deciding factor for me was these are Denso made in Japan blades. There are much cheaper options on Amazon if want them.
#10
Lexus Test Driver
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This online dealer has the oem rubber inserts for $8.52 each.
https://www.lexuspartsnow.com/parts/...214-02340.html
https://www.lexuspartsnow.com/parts/...214-33180.html
#11
Intermediate
Boschs on my cars usually last around 2-4yrs. Just depends on if you clean them well or if your car sits outside.
I prefer the icons honestly. I haven't gotten a bad wipe out of a new set yet. I used to go through tricos yearly.
Project farm has done a test recently on wiper blades, maybe that's interesting for you?
I prefer the icons honestly. I haven't gotten a bad wipe out of a new set yet. I used to go through tricos yearly.
Project farm has done a test recently on wiper blades, maybe that's interesting for you?
#14
Lead Lap
I was always a proponent of aftermarket wiper blades but for some reason the rubbers on the OEM blades on the 4GS are as good if not better than any Bosch, PIAA or RainX i've used so far.
My biggest issue with aftermarket blades was they were awesome for the first few months, but after any snow or icy weather, some spots on the rubber wouldn't make proper contact with the windshield causing streaks no matter how much I clean or repositioned them.
This year was the first time I put OEM wiper blades on my 4GS since I bought the car so I'll have to see about longevity once the winter season approaches...but so far so good, highly recommend OEM.
My biggest issue with aftermarket blades was they were awesome for the first few months, but after any snow or icy weather, some spots on the rubber wouldn't make proper contact with the windshield causing streaks no matter how much I clean or repositioned them.
This year was the first time I put OEM wiper blades on my 4GS since I bought the car so I'll have to see about longevity once the winter season approaches...but so far so good, highly recommend OEM.