Need windshield wipper blade size specs
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Does anyone have the specs for the windshield wipper blade sizes for both the front and back windows? I could not find the specs being mentioned any where in the Owner's Manual.
I bought a 2000 RX300 for my daughter yesterday and I have been cleaning it up. I noticed that the front blades (need replacement) have different lengths (the one at the driver-side is 21" long and the one at the passenger-side is 19" long, measured fron tip-to-tip) and the one for the back window is shorter, measured at 17" long.
Arfe these the OEM sizes?
I bought a 2000 RX300 for my daughter yesterday and I have been cleaning it up. I noticed that the front blades (need replacement) have different lengths (the one at the driver-side is 21" long and the one at the passenger-side is 19" long, measured fron tip-to-tip) and the one for the back window is shorter, measured at 17" long.
Arfe these the OEM sizes?
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Does anyone have the specs for the windshield wipper blade sizes for both the front and back windows? I could not find the specs being mentioned any where in the Owner's Manual.
I bought a 2000 RX300 for my daughter yesterday and I have been cleaning it up. I noticed that the front blades (need replacement) have different lengths (the one at the driver-side is 21" long and the one at the passenger-side is 19" long, measured fron tip-to-tip) and the one for the back window is shorter, measured at 17" long.
Arfe these the OEM sizes?
I bought a 2000 RX300 for my daughter yesterday and I have been cleaning it up. I noticed that the front blades (need replacement) have different lengths (the one at the driver-side is 21" long and the one at the passenger-side is 19" long, measured fron tip-to-tip) and the one for the back window is shorter, measured at 17" long.
Arfe these the OEM sizes?
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Although I am not answering your question ..
The OEM inserts are good. [quality of wipe and life]
Salim
The OEM inserts are good. [quality of wipe and life]
Salim
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Lex is right, driver's side is 24, passenger's 21 and rear 16 manufacturer's size wise, may not be "actual" length +/- an inche. I've used 24/22/17 and they are fine too. The fronts won't cross with 24/22 and the rear with 17 covers slightly more area. The 16 are just too short.
As for OEM for replacements, I've always used replacements because if I wait for the right time to stock up at Target during clearance, I get a whole blade and holder (not just the rubber insert) for about $5-6. The Lexus original, which is just the rubber is $22.95 and you're using the existing metal insert and holder, which at times might be old already. At $6 for say RainX, the Lexus OEM is not going to last four times longer.
As for OEM for replacements, I've always used replacements because if I wait for the right time to stock up at Target during clearance, I get a whole blade and holder (not just the rubber insert) for about $5-6. The Lexus original, which is just the rubber is $22.95 and you're using the existing metal insert and holder, which at times might be old already. At $6 for say RainX, the Lexus OEM is not going to last four times longer.
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One more thing about OEM inserts ... you should keep track of how the steel reinforcement come out .. they have a curve and you should re-use it exactly as they come off.
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