It’s common question when the winter weather hits. Should we leave our windshield wiper blades up or down before a snowfall or ice storm? The Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) recommends keeping them down, because raising them is likely to reduce their pressure against the windshield over time, resulting in possible visibility issues. As well, wipers could snap back and crack your windshield, especially on a very cold day. While lifting your wipers prior to wintery weather may reduce some wear on the rubber, the vast majority of wear happens while actually using the wipers, so you won’t be doing much to increase the longevity of your wipers. (I’m not too concerned about increasing their longevity. Every time I get an oil change, the worker convinces me to change them anyway!)
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