After a summer of high temperatures and sunshine, the widespread arrival of rain and storms across virtually all of Spain serves, on the one hand, to alleviate water scarcity. But on the plus side, it causes significant problems for drivers, increasing the risk of accidents.
Although with minor consequences, the wiper blades may have lost their effectiveness and produce an annoying noise when activated. This sound may be normal when:
the moon is not too wet and you have not used it for a long time, but it is no longer normal when the sound is repeated systematically. In addition to the inconvenience, if the efficiency of the wipers is lower, it will lead to loss of vision, increasing the chance of an accident.
The first possible cause is that the windshield wiper is incorrectly positioned. Another cause can be excessive tire wear. Another possibility is that the moon has accumulated wax or something similar.
First of all, it should be noted that this noise can be normal if the moon is not too wet (only the first drops) and this element has not been used for a long time (during the change of season). However, it is no longer normal when the sound is repeated systematically, even
when we ride under a bountiful storm. The first possible cause for this behavior is that the windshield wiper is positioned incorrectly. You can be more sure that this is the reason when it starts to sound as soon as you change it. To check, simply leave them in the up position (contact and remove) and carefully check that the mobile arms are properly positioned and that nothing is loose that could cause the noise.
If they continue to make the annoying screeching sound after checking that they are installed correctly, we can be pretty sure it’s excessive tire wear. You’ve probably squeezed too much life out of your windshield wipers and it’s time to replace them. It is possible that at this time the ability to evacuate water is reduced and therefore your safety is at risk. In fact, during the
Technical inspection of vehiclesits poor condition can be considered a serious defect.
And a third possible cause, less likely, is that the problem is that the moon was waxing or something similar. Just in case a good cleaning of the glass is better so that there is no doubt about it. Although it may seem that the occasional ‘shower’
used to clean the windshieldThe truth is that in many cases, a downpour will only make the windshield of the car even dirtier, especially if the clouds are also full of dust.
For a good cleaning, we can moisten a towel with water and some soap or a household detergent and let it sit overnight: cleaning the windshield the next day will be much easier if the residue is already soft. The use of soft brushes or, failing that, a soft cloth that allows pressure to be applied without damaging the glass is essential for proper cleaning. For the windshield you can:
use some baking soda on a microfibre cloth for very pronounced stains. Use twisting motions.
In any case, the maintenance of the wiper is very important, so it is recommended to clean the blades every month, top up the fluid regularly and replace it about once a year.
It is very important to have enough windshield washer fluid because if we are driving and an insect, dust or mud collides with the glass, it can leave a large stain that makes it difficult for us to see. If we have no liquid in the tank at that time, the windshield wipers
they will only increase the stain and we will see even less, creating a dangerous situation.
Source: La Verdad
I am Ida Scott, a journalist and content author with a passion for uncovering the truth. I have been writing professionally for Today Times Live since 2020 and specialize in political news. My career began when I was just 17; I had already developed a knack for research and an eye for detail which made me stand out from my peers.
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