2017 CX-5 Wipers

[ColoradoDriver]

I don’t know what to expect, but if it’s a matter of durability then just buy a couple sets?

Is this a matter of refusing to go to the dealer?

I don’t get it. Alternatives are out there

Let me clarify.

Brand new they we're streaking water, skipping along windshield, allowing ice to build up.

Replaced them with some Bosch Icons.

Just throwing that out there for folks. Saw the picture, knew the blades.

 

[jthj]

Ford OE blades are awesome the Mazda ones to me seem just ok.

 

[Anchorman]

has MZ stopped the wiper inserts, like the ones I have (bought 10 of them, per side) for my 2016 from MedCenter sometime back?

No they still do them - I bought some. Picture s soon!

 

[bmninada]

No they still do them - I bought some. Picture s soon!

For my 2016 CX-5

https://www.shopmazdaparts.com/oem-parts/mazda-wiper-blade-refill-left-gs1d67333
https://www.shopmazdaparts.com/oem-parts/mazda-wiper-blade-refill-right-kd5367333
https://www.shopmazdaparts.com/oem-parts/mazda-wiper-blade-insert-g22e67333

 

[Xeler8ing]

This is what the 2018 wiper manual at Walmart say fits. 18” & 24”

Thank (thumb)

 

[CX-5um]

Glad you 2017+ guys are starting to have more options/solutions.

Last thing we need is to have someone do this:

 

[bmninada]

OR - get https://www.amazon.com (commissions earned)

 

[Anchorman]

Well Im a bit old fashioned (a bit old altogether really) so Ill stay conventional.

A look at the original first but for my Ozzie mate, a look at the packaging. The R suffix denotes RH drive which really means the aerofoil is at the bottom and the mounting clip is attached accordingly;

Now a closer look at the blade. These used up to 2016 are called hybrid blades in that they are part clamshell and part framed with the attachment arms.

I took one of my 17s off which is known as a frameless blade and laid side by side you can see just how substantial the hybrid is;

I bought the refills as discussed above......

.....and I already had refills for the hybrid blades. They are rather more substantial than the frameless;

However, if you look at the actual part of the blade that contacts the glass, they are very similar in profile.

Whatever we conclude from this, the fact remains that the hybrids dont shimmy and they dont clunk when they change direction so maybe it is the fitting that is the weak point.

 

[fenglin911a]

This is what the 2018 wiper manual at Walmart say fits. 18” & 24”

Does it actually work? Have you tried?

 

[boandlkramer]

Does it actually work? Have you tried?

It should fit. Colorado says the fit but he isn’t happy with their performance

 

[jthj]

I haven’t owned a car with a j hook in over a decade. I didn’t realize that was still a thing lol

 

[Xeler8ing]

Hope they make a difference for you guys

 

[VOtt]

Posted another solution here (scroll down) that works wonderfully.

https://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?123862786-2017-CX-5-GT-wipers-sucks/page4

 

[Xeler8ing]

Pointless as you can't do that whilst driving

 

[joe6864]

Pointless as you can't do that whilst driving

You've changed wiper blades while driving? This needs a video

 

[Xeler8ing]

You've changed wiper blades while driving? This needs a video

Agree. Want to see them in action!

 

[Xeler8ing]

Was reading the manual and came across this:

(hmm) interesting....