For my gen-1 CX-5 I’ll definitely get rubber inserts to replace the worn ones.As I did some research on replacement wipers for my 2017 CX-5 I ran into a video that shows how to replace only the rubber inserts (refills). Most of the time the entire wiper did not go bad, but rather it is the rubber insert that is no good:
HERE is that video.
For my gen-1 CX-5 I’ll definitely get rubber inserts to replace the worn ones.
But there’re a lot of people dissatisfying the performance of these OEM beam-type wipers on gen-2 CX-5, especially during the snowing and icing conditions.
2017 CX-5 GT wipers suck
You can read the thread I posted earlier and see how many complaints about gen-2 OEM beam-type wipers. There’s a video showing the very poor wiper performance during winter condition in very first post. Unfortunately the video is no longer available after the server upgrade.I haven't had any issues with mine and I live in the great white north.
No issues at all.
Perhaps I'm lucky.
Also - I remember when I was at the carshow, they told me the 2019 CX5 had wiper heaters or some kind of heaters in the windshield to prevent snow buildup - does anyone know if that's true?
This’s from 2019 CX-5 sales brochure:Also - I remember when I was at the carshow, they told me the 2019 CX5 had wiper heaters or some kind of heaters in the windshield to prevent snow buildup - does anyone know if that's true?
If it is true, they didn't include it on my 2019 CX-5 GTR
I don't agree, unless you're in a weather environment where you have to change wipers constantly. I have given up on changing the inserts only, as I have found that over time the actual wiper blades lose tension and the ability to keep the rubber evenly on the windshield. I have found that the best improvement comes from replacing the entire wiper.Definitely makes sense to replace the wiper insert instead of the wiper, it's the only part that wears and less than half the price of a wiper assembly.
The heating elements are in the windshield at the bottom where the wipers rest.Also - I remember when I was at the carshow, they told me the 2019 CX5 had wiper heaters or some kind of heaters in the windshield to prevent snow buildup - does anyone know if that's true?
Thank you. Actually, inserting the refill into this blade design is much easier compared to blades for other Asian cars. For my Mazda 3 2013, the only option is to change the whole blade. I am glad that Mazda is now providing the option to change just the the wiper insert and made design change to make it easy for replacement.As I did some research on replacement wipers for my 2017 CX-5 I ran into a video that shows how to replace only the rubber inserts (refills). Most of the time the entire wiper did not go bad, but rather it is the rubber insert that is no good:
HERE is that video.
Have you tried aftermarket wiper assemblies, or do you stick with OEM?I don't agree, unless you're in a weather environment where you have to change wipers constantly. I have given up on changing the inserts only, as I have found that over time the actual wiper blades lose tension and the ability to keep the rubber evenly on the windshield. I have found that the best improvement comes from replacing the entire wiper.
You should always be able to get rubber inserts for your factory wipers on Mazda’s unless the car is old and Mazda doesn’t carry them anymore.Thank you. Actually, inserting the refill into this blade design is much easier compared to blades for other Asian cars. For my Mazda 3 2013, the only option is to change the whole blade. I am glad that Mazda is now providing the option to change just the the wiper insert and made design change to make it easy for replacement.
For gen-1 2013 ~ 2016.5 CX-5 Denso wipers with traditional J hook, the part numbers for wiper inserts / rubber refills are:The Mazda part numbers for the two front wiper inserts (refills) are:
TK48-67-333 lists for $8.86 (left)
TK78-67-333 lists for $8.17 (right)
G22E-67-333 lists for $8.10 (rear)