Wiper blades on E320
 

I have a 2005 E320 CDI. The windshield wipers seem very noisy (clunky) when operating, especially when on intermittent. The blades are also pretty squeaky. I changed out old blades to aftermarket, still squeaky. Should I just suck it up and by the blades from the dealer? Also, any suggestions on the wiper mechanism itself. It just seems very very noisy.

Thanks

RE: Wiper blades on E320
 

If you go to the dealer, ask for the "authentic Mercedes Benz wiper". It will be approx $75. It may have the MB symbol or the bosch symbol, and will come in the MB packaging.It will be substancially thicker in metal gauge, stronger, quieter, have a stronger grip on the assembly arm, a better fit, will not make much noise, will last for years, and basically restoreit's portion of the wiper assembly to its proper quality level. "Idiots/liars" that claim that their after-market parts are the "same" are are lying. What they should say is "it will fit, with a substancial sacrifice in quality", in most cases, especially regarding wipers. Now you can get a wiper blade at wall-mart for $10 approximately, I had one, even a bosch brand one, but once you try both, you will see that there is a huge difference.

Blue

Authentic MB wiper blades aren't worth it because the rubber insert doesn't last any longer than aftermarket replacements. Only you get the "privilege" of paying $80 bucks for a new blade/insert assembly. Been there, done that, was an "idiot" for believing the OEM's would last longer.

I get longer, quieter use from Rain-X Latitude silicone blades on the rest of my vehicles at $20/per blade. However, at least on a 2000 S500, none of the Rain-X Latitude adapters will mate properly with the wiper arm (J hook is too wide). Nothing you cant fix with a little grinding.

Don't believe you have to buy a MB battery too. That's a whole nother crock of ****.