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May 9, 2019

Honda CR-Z Wiper Blades and Replacement Chart

Dysfunctional wiper blades are considered the third highest mechanical problem that leads to most accidents in America. According to statistics, most car owners in the US, replace their wiper blades after 18 months to three years. But ideally, the windshield wiper blades should be replaced after every six months. In this article, we will look at the Honda CR-Z wiper blades, their replacement techniques, types, and maintenance.

Honda CR-Z Wiper Blade Size and Replacement Charts

Year Driver Side Passenger Side Rear
2011 26″ 21″ 16″

What size windshield wipers do I need for a Honda CR- Z? This is a common concern among most car owners. But you don’t have to worry. We have compiled a detailed Honda CR-Z wiper blade size chart for you. With the chart, you only fill your Honda CR-Z engine type details and select the year of manufacturing, and you get the size.

Additionally, we have a replacement wipers guide to ease installation. Again, to access the guide check out your car details, and you get the steps to use when handling different types of connectors. Our wipers blades range from the front and rear wiper blades for both the passengers and driver’s side.

Types of Honda CR-Z Wiper Blades

There are two common types of wiper blades, the conventional and beam blades. For the longest time, car manufacturers used conventional blades. These blades comprised of a thin rubber strip held by a bigger frame with about six metal arms.

However, about a decade ago, luxury cars started adopting the beam blade design. The blades comprise of a single and firmer rubber fixed on a slender solid frame. The latter lasts longer and is very easy to install. While the former is very affordable but requires constant maintenance and replacement.

On top of the rubber, there are other advanced materials used to manufacture wiper frames. They include silicone, plastic or a combination of both. Of the three materials, the silicone-coated blades are the most popular in terms of durability and performance. Their aerodynamic design helps in making the rubber firmer on the glass when the car is moving at high speeds.

The silicone coat provides clearer visibility during light showers and completely curbs the annoying wiper blade chatters. We are not contesting the other wiper blade manufacturing materials, but with the features above, it is undoubted that silicone-coated wiper blades are the best for your Honda CR-Z.

Reasons for the Constant Wiper Blades Wear And Tear

Wiper blades wear and tear depending on the climatic conditions, consistency in usage and the material used for their manufacture. Extremely hot or cold temperature leads to expansion and contraction of the metal frames hence removing the paintings and resulting in corrosion.

The metal frames as well rust after light rain showers, and the clogged rust can break the glass when the wipers are in action. On the other hand, if you use your wipers for long without replacing, they are likely to wear and tear, hence limiting their effectiveness.

Before buying any wiper blade for your Honda CR-Z always conduct due diligence on the best wiper blade materials to help increase durability.

Honda
April 11, 2019April 11, 2019

How to Replace Wipers on Honda CR-V with a Perfect Pair?

Like it or not, SUVs own the vehicle market today. One of the most popular choices is the Honda CR-V. This compact SUV that combines excellent interior room and practicality with safety, reliable mechanics, refined ride and the legendary Honda reliability.

These advantages make the CR-V the perfect family vehicle, especially for long road trips. However, while the CR-V is a very safe vehicle, part of the safety is on the driver too. In order to ensure that the driver always has the best view on the road ahead and keeps his family safe, the wipers should always be in perfect shape. Here is everything you need to know about wiper blades for Honda CR-V.

Honda CR-V Wiper Size Chart

Year Driver Side Passenger Side Rear
2011 26″ 17″ 14″
2010 26″ 17″ 14″
2009 26″ 17″ 14″
2008 26″ 17″ 14″
2007 26″ 17″ 14″
2006 21″ 20″ 10″
2005 21″ 20″ 10″
2004 21″ 20″ 10″
2003 21″ 20″ 10″
2002 21″ 20″ 10″
2001 20″ 19″
2000 20″ 19″
1999 20″ 19″
1998 20″ 19″
1997 20″ 19″

What Size Windshield Wipers do I Need for Honda CR-V?

Different generations of the Honda CR-V have different sizes of wipers both in the front and in the back of the vehicle. Choosing the right size for your car is very important for them to work properly.

Thankfully, it is very easy to check what’s the size of the wipers on your CR-V. You can do that with a measuring tape (obviously), or by checking in the owner’s manual. The easiest way is to check on our website – we have the correct wiper blade sizes for every generation of Honda CR-V. Just be sure that you know the model year.

Different Types of Wiper Blades

After you’ve chosen the right size for your CR-V, now let’s move onto the wiper blade type. In case you didn’t know, there are several different types available on the market right now, each with its own advantages and disadvantages.

  • Frame-Style – you can recognize these wipers these wipers by the metal frame and squeegees built into the rubber. They are very good at removing water, bugs, and dirt, but lose their abilities at higher speeds. They are the most common on the market and the least expensive;
  • Beam-Style – made from one piece of rubber or silicone, the beam-style wipers are better at higher speeds due to their aerodynamic design, and generally last longer. However, they cost more than frame-style wipers;
  • Winter wiper blades – equipped with additional rubber shell for more successful removal of snow;
  • Heated wiper blades – new to the market, these wiper blades use heat to combat snow and ice. This makes them very useful for areas with very low temperatures during the winter. However, they are much more expensive and the installation process is far from easy.

How to Replace the Wipers on Honda CR-V?

Replacing the wiper blades on Honda CR-V is a very easy process. We are sure that most of you know this, but for those who don’t, here is a step-by-step guide:

  • For easier removal, first, turn your vehicle to “ON”, then turn the wipers on. Turn off the vehicle when they are in their most vertical position;
  • Pull the wipers upwards until they are held in place;
  • The wiper blade is held in place by a “U” shaped handle and a tiny clip. Push the clip and slide the blade downwards;
  • Pull until the blade completely comes off the handle and remove it carefully;
  • Slide the new wiper blade into the “U” shaped handle until it clicks in place.
Honda
April 10, 2019April 10, 2019

How to Replace Wipers on Honda Civic with a Perfect Pair?

The Honda Civic is absolutely one of the most popular compact cars on the market due to a combination of excellent driving dynamics, comfort, refinement and reliability. Owners travel thousands of miles with the Civic annually, often without too many mechanical problems.

However, even the most reliable vehicles, like the Civic, need to be properly maintained. That is especially true for the wiper blades, which are one of the most important (and often overlooked) parts safety-wise. Here you will learn everything there is to know about wiper blades for Honda Civic.

Honda Civic Wiper Size Chart

Year Driver Side Passenger Side Rear
2011 26″ 22″
2010 26″ 22″
2009 26″ 22″
2008 26″ 22″
2007 28″ 24″ or 25″
2006 28″ 24″ or 25″
2005 21″ 16″ or 19″
2004 21″ 16″ or 19″
2003 21″ 16″ or 19″
2002 21″ 16″ or 19″
2001 21″ 19″
2000 20″ 18″
1999 20″ 18″
1998 20″ 18″ 14″ or 15″
1997 20″ 18″ 14″ or 15″
1996 20″ 18″ 14″ or 15″
1995 22″ 18″
1994 22″ 18″
1993 22″ 18″
1992 22″ 18″
1991 20″ 19″ 16″
1990 20″ 19″ 16″
1989 20″ 19″ 16″
1988 20″ 19″ 16″
1987 18″ 18″ 16″
1986 18″ 18″ 14″ or 15″ or 16″
1985 18″ 18″ 14″ or 15″ or 16″
1984 18″ 18″ 14″ or 15″ or 16″
1983 16″ 16″ 13″
1982 16″ 16″ 13″
1981 16″ 16″ 13″
1980 16″ 16″
1979 14″ or 15″ 14″ or 15″
1978 14″ or 15″ 14″ or 15″
1977 14″ or 15″ 14″ or 15″
1976 14″ or 15″ 14″ or 15″
1975 14″ or 15″ 14″ or 15″
1974 14″ or 15″ 14″ or 15″
1973 14″ or 15″ 14″ or 15″

What Size Windshield Wipers do I Need for Honda Civic?

There is too many generations of Honda Civics in order to answer this question right away. Every generation comes with different windshield size and design, which means that you must choose carefully.

A pretty straightforward thing to do is to measure the wiper blades with a measuring tape, or you can find the size in the owner’s manual. The easiest way to do this is to check on our website! Just make sure that you know the “model year” of your Civic and you’re good to go.

Different Types of Wiper Blades

After finding the right size for your Honda Civic, now let’s move onto finding the right wiper blade type. There are several different types available on the market, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. We recommend reading about each one below before buying.

  • Frame-Style – the most common wiper blade design, and also the oldest one. You will recognize it by the metal frame on top of the blade. These blades clean the windshield successfully from water, bugs, and dirt, but lose their abilities at higher speeds;
  • Beam-Style – the modern alternative to frame-style wiper blades, these are made from one piece of rubber or silicone. They work much better at higher speeds due to the aerodynamic design and are more durable. However, they are more expensive as well;
  • Winter (or snow) wiper blades – made specifically for winter, these work better when the temperature falls below zero and when it’s snowing due to the additional rubber shell;
  • Heated wiper blades – the most high-tech solution for wiper blades works amazingly well in the winter and when it’s snowing. However, they cost more than other blades and the installation process is not as straightforward.

How to Replace the Wipers on Honda Civic?

After you’ve bought the wiper blades that suit your Civic and the weather in your area perfectly, we’ve come to the part where you need to install them on your vehicle. The process is very easy and if you’ve never done it before, check our step-by-step guide below:

  • Turn your vehicle to “ON”, then turn the wipers on and turn off the vehicle when they are in their most vertical position;
  • Pull the wipers upwards until they are held in place;
  • The wiper blade is held in place by a “U” shaped handle and a tiny clip. Push the clip and slide the blade downwards;
  • Pull until the blade completely comes off the handle and remove it carefully;
  • Slide the new wiper blade into the “U” shaped handle until it clicks in place.
Honda
April 9, 2019April 10, 2019

How to Replace Wipers on Honda Accord with a Perfect Pair?

Some may not like it, but there is no arguing the Honda Accord’s popularity. Families all over North America love the roominess, comfort, driving dynamics and reliability it offers. Those advantages make the Accord one of the best vehicles for long journeys.

However, while the Accord is very reliable by itself, the wiper blades it possesses only last for a few years. They are very important for safety, especially on long trips, so that’s why we’ve prepared a guide for wiper blades replacement and all of the wiper types for Honda Accord.

Honda Accord Wiper Size Chart

Year
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Rear
2011 26″ 19″ 21″
2010 26″ 19″ 21″
2009 26″ 19″
2008 26″ 19″
2007 26″ 18″
2006 26″ 18″
2005 26″ 18″
2004 26″ 18″
2003 26″ 18″
2002 24″ 19″
2001 24″ 19″
2000 24″ 19″
1999 24″ 19″
1998 24″ 19″
1997 24″ 20″ 14″ or 15″
1996 24″ 20″ 14″ or 15″
1995 24″ 20″ 14″ or 15″
1994 24″ 20″ 14″ or 15″
1993 24″ 19″ 17″
1992 24″ 19″ 17″
1991 24″ 19″ 17″
1990 24″ 19″ 17″
1989 19″ 19″ 19″
1988 19″ 19″ 19″
1987 19″ 19″ 19″
1986 19″ 19″ 19″
1985 17″ 17″ 16″
1984 17″ 17″ 16″
1983 17″ 17″ 16″
1982 17″ 17″ 16″
1981 17″ 17″ 16″
1980 17″ 17″ 16″
1979 17″ 17″ 16″
1978 17″ 17″ 16″
1977 17″ 17″ 16″
1976 17″ 17″ 16″

What Size Windshield Wipers do I Need for Honda Accord?

Given the fact that Accord’s first generation was unveiled in 1976, Honda changed the size of the front wipers quite a lot. That’s why there is no precise answer to the question above.

That said, it is very easy to find out by yourself. The obvious thing is to measure the wiper blades using a measuring tape, or checking in the owner’s manual. We have an even better solution – our website has the wiper blade size for every Honda Accord – just be sure that you know the model year!

Different Types of Wiper Blades

Suffice to say, but every new wiper blade should at least be able to clean your windshield when it is raining, but also from bugs and dirt. However, some blades do the job better than others, and we don’t talk about brands here. There are different types of wiper blades, each with different advantages and disadvantages:

  • Frame-Style – these are the oldest wiper blades. You can recognize them by the metal frame and metal squeegees. They work great in case of rain and can remove bugs and dirt, but they are not the best choice for highway driving due to their non-aerodynamic design;
  • Blade-Style – this modern design is much more aerodynamic and works much better at higher speeds. You can recognize them by their simple design – they’re made from one piece of rubber or silicone. These are also more durable, but cost more than frame-style blades;
  • Winter wiper blades – these work better in the winter due to additional rubber shell that helps in removing snow;
  • Heated wiper blades – these blades are the best choice for people who live in areas with very cold winters. However, they are very expensive and the installation process is not as easy.
  • Please note that some manufacturers have their own proprietary designs and improvements, but those raise the price even more.

How to Replace the Wipers on Honda Accord?

Replacing the wipers on your Honda Accord is a very easy process and most people already know how to do that. However, if you’re not sure, why not check our step-by-step guide down below?

  • Turn your vehicle to “ON”, then turn the wipers on and turn off the vehicle when they are in their most vertical position;
  • Pull the wipers upwards until they are held in place;
  • The wiper blade is held in place by a “U” shaped handle and a tiny clip. Push the clip and slide the blade downwards;
  • Pull until the blade completely comes off the handle and remove it carefully;
  • Slide the new wiper blade into the “U” shaped handle until it clicks in place.
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