How Do You Find What Wiper Blades Your Car Needs? (Easy Guide), by Lawson's Car Reviews on YouTube. 3 min 9 s.
- Video length
- 3 min 9 s
- Time to do it
- 15 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Write down your vehicle's make, model, year and trim level. Blade sizes can change between model years and between trim levels of the same car.
Open the owner's manual and look for the wiper blade section, usually under specifications or maintenance. It often lists the driver, passenger and rear blade lengths.
Measure the old blade if the manual has no sizes. Run a tape measure from one end of the rubber blade to the other and round to the nearest inch.
Measure the driver side and passenger side separately. Many cars use a longer blade on the driver side and a shorter one on the passenger side.
Check the connector type on your wiper arm. Common types are the J-hook, pin, bayonet and side lock, and the new blade must match your arm.
Look up the size on a parts store website or a wiper brand's fitment guide. Enter your year, make and model to see the listed lengths and connector.
Measure the rear wiper separately if your car has one. Rear blades are usually shorter and often use a different connector from the front pair.
Check the blade package before you pay. Confirm the listed length matches your measurement and that your car appears on the compatibility list.
Tips and common mistakes
Measure the old blade while it is still fitted, so you can compare it with the new one before removing anything.
A blade that is one size too long can hit the A-pillar or clash with the other blade, so stay close to the measured length.
Replace both front blades at the same time so they wear evenly and clear the screen the same way.
Never let a wiper arm snap back onto the glass, because the bare metal can crack the windshield.
Questions
Are driver and passenger wiper blades the same size?
Often they are not. Many cars use a longer blade on the driver side, so measure or look up each side separately.
Can I fit a slightly longer wiper blade?
Only if it still clears the windshield edge and does not touch the other blade. Extra length can cause chatter or damage.
How do I know which connector my car uses?
Look at where the blade meets the arm. A hook shape means a J-hook, while a flat arm with a pin or clip points to a pin or side lock fitting.
This guide was drafted from the video's details and general task knowledge. It has not been checked against the full video. Check the video and relevant product instructions before following a procedure. Report a correction.
