Country Town Tire & Auto Service Center

828-324-0051

Provider of unparalleled service and top-quality work on all tires and auto repairs.

Country Town Tire & Auto Service Center

828-324-0051

Provider of unparalleled service and top-quality work on all tires and auto repairs.


How to Prevent Squeaky Windshield Wiper Blades

How to Prevent Squeaky Windshield Wiper Blades

Posted: Dec 16, 2015
Author: Country Town Tire & Auto Service Center

Squeaky windshield wiper blades are not only annoying, but they can distract you while driving. While there’s no right way to fix the problem (apart from replacement), here are some methods to prevent them from squeaking.

  • Regularly replace the blade refills. These are relatively inexpensive, so, if possible, get good ones. They should be replaced before the rainy season, once a year.
  • Refill the wiper fluid. Wipers tend to ‘skip’ when the windshield isn’t wet enough, so top up the fluid level if necessary.
  • Make the wipers softer – Method 1: Use WD40 – yes, America’s famous blue and yellow bottle! Put some on a paper towel and wipe the windshield wiper blades. Take care, however, because petroleum-based products like this can erode the rubber, leaving it brittle and dry, and eventually it will crumble.
  • Make the wipers softer – Method 2: Use rubbing alcohol – it won’t ruin or rot the blades. Dampen a paper towel with the alcohol and wipe the blades. It will clean off oil and dirt. Repeat until all the grime has been removed.
  • Check if the windshield wiper blades, or the assemblies underneath them, are too tight or too loose. Too much, or too little, tension between the wiper and the glass can cause squeaking.

At Country Town Tire & Auto Service Center, we are proud to serve many communities in and around Hickory, NC. We specialize in auto repair, premier alignments and replacement tires. We also stock top-brand tires to keep your vehicle running smoothly and safely. For more info, please contact us.


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  • Hickory NC, US

    828-324-0051


    85 Lenoir Rhyne Blvd SE Hickory NC 28602 US

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    7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
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    7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
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    7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
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  • Lincolnton NC, US

    704-735-6523


    2661 E Main St Lincolnton NC 28092 US

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    828-430-3505


    1141 N Green St Morganton NC 28655 US

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    828-632-3826


    53 Commercial Park Ave SW Taylorsville NC 28681 US

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