Wipers & Washers

Is your wiper leaving streaks across the glass, or has the rear wiper arm snapped? This category brings together wiper blades and wiper arms for front and rear windows. It is for you who want a clear view in rain and snow, and for you who need to replace a worn arm on an older Jeep.

Wiper blades: length, type and quantity

A wiper blade must match the windshield in length, and many cars use different lengths on the driver and passenger side. So measure the old blades or check your car's data before ordering. Among our wiper blades you will find, for example, Standard blades from Hella in 11 and 16 inches, Hella Clean Tech in 14 inches and the K&N Edge set with 24 and 18 inches. Note whether the blade is sold individually or in pairs. Also check that the blade's connector fits your wiper arm, as this depends on both the car and the blade.

How to choose a wiper arm

If the arm is bent, or the spring no longer presses the blade against the glass, a new blade rarely helps. The wiper arms from OMIX are specified for particular models and model years, such as front and rear wiper arms for the Jeep Cherokee and a rear wiper arm for the Jeep Wrangler JK. Choose based on:

• car model and model year as stated in the product name
• position – windshield or rear window
• whether the arm needs a washer tube, which some of the rear wiper arms have
• material, e.g. stainless steel for older Jeep CJ models

Wiper maintenance

The rubber on a wiper blade hardens and wears from sun, frost and dirt, and a worn blade can leave streaks or skip across the glass. Clean the blade and the glass regularly, and avoid running the wipers on a dry or frozen windshield. If a new blade is noisy, the cause may be the arm's angle or spring pressure rather than the blade itself. You will find other parts for your car's exterior under exterior accessories.

Frequently asked questions

How do I find the right wiper blade length?

Measure the old blade from end to end, or check your car's owner's manual. Many cars have different lengths on the driver and passenger side, and the length is given in inches in the product name, e.g. 16 or 24 inches.

Should I replace the whole wiper arm or just the blade?

Streaks and noise are typically caused by a worn blade. If the arm is bent, the joint is loose, or the spring does not press the blade against the glass, it may be the arm that needs replacing.

What does W/Washer Tube mean on a rear wiper arm?

It indicates that the arm is fitted with a washer tube. If your car originally has an arm with a tube, you should choose the same version so the rear window washer keeps working.

How often should wiper blades be replaced?

It depends on use, climate and where the car is parked. Replace them when they leave streaks, skip across the glass, or when the rubber is cracked or has become hard.