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Old Mar 29, 2009 | 08:22 AM
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Default Re: Windshield wiper aerofoils and lengths

Originally Posted by +fireamx
I purchased my 04 Crossfire brand new and it only had the airfoil on the passenger side. As for any of the German rubber products on my Crossfire, I have been less than impressed.
My gas cap "teather" dry rotted years ago, and my wiper blades split last year, without even being used a total of 6 hours in the last 4 years.
My car is always garaged, and never see's winter weather either.
As maxcichon says above ozone is a savage agent leading to the breakdown of rubbers. Ultra violet light and pollution in general is a culprit as well. They lasted five years so I would say you got twice the average life.

Coming from Akron though I guess you know rubber.
 
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