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#13 of 20 Re: Replacement Wipers [markmad3] by sssfegy Feb 14, 2007 (8:28 am)
Replying to: markmad3 (Feb 14, 2007 7:58 am) They are different than any other Mazda. So only Mazda offers at this point($24/$19). Replies to this message: maltb (Feb 15, 2007 9:13 am)
#14 of 20 Re: Replacement Wipers [markmad3] by defreitasm Feb 15, 2007 (6:04 am)
Replying to: markmad3 (Feb 14, 2007 7:58 am) Unless there is something unique about the blade you could probably just measure them and buy something off the shelf at Walmart or any autoparts dealer. Replies to this message: maltb (Feb 15, 2007 9:16 am) steve_ (Feb 15, 2007 9:38 am) maltb (Feb 15, 2007 10:16 am) and 1 more... defreitasm (Feb 16, 2007 9:40 am)
#15 of 20 Re: Replacement Wipers [sssfegy] by maltb Feb 15, 2007 (9:13 am)
Replying to: sssfegy (Feb 14, 2007 8:28 am) Or you can get the rubber replacement from Mazda ($7/$5).
#16 of 20 Re: Replacement Wipers [defreitasm] by maltb Feb 15, 2007 (9:16 am)
Replying to: defreitasm (Feb 15, 2007 6:04 am) I have been needing to get some wiper refills for my other vehicle and I noticed that many aftermarket places are only selling the whole blade and not refills. Also, the prices on the blades have gone up quite a bit to the point that they are nearly what the dealer is charging. I guess marketing everything as premium makes them worth more. Replies to this message: steve_ (Feb 15, 2007 9:38 am) maltb (Feb 15, 2007 10:16 am) steve_ (Feb 15, 2007 10:59 am) defreitasm (Feb 16, 2007 9:40 am)
#17 of 20 Re: Replacement Wipers [maltb] by steve_ HOST Feb 15, 2007 (9:38 am)
Replying to: maltb (Feb 15, 2007 9:16 am) I think Defreitasm's point was that you could buy any refill, just so long as the length was ok. Heck, you could probably buy the longest one in the parts store and cut it to fit with some snips.   The refills are pretty much universal for most cars - hopefully Mazda hasn't introduced some weird blade that won't accept a typical refill. The refills I got for my Subaru pictured below cost less than 1/2 what the whole arm assembly sold for.   See more Car Pictures at CarSpace.com Replies to this message: maltb (Feb 15, 2007 10:16 am) steve_ (Feb 15, 2007 10:59 am)
#18 of 20 Re: Replacement Wipers [steve_] by maltb Feb 15, 2007 (10:16 am)
Replying to: steve_ (Feb 15, 2007 9:38 am) The refills are pretty much universal for most cars   Except that widths of the blades can vary. Most OEMs now use a narrow witdth blade but there are exceptions. Also, some frames will not work well with a plastic rail refill so staying with a metal rail is best.   In my days in aftermarket parts, I'd typically suggest that you replace the complete wiper the first time and then just refill those. Replies to this message: steve_ (Feb 15, 2007 10:59 am)
#19 of 20 Re: Replacement Wipers [maltb] by steve_ HOST Feb 15, 2007 (10:59 am)
Replying to: maltb (Feb 15, 2007 10:16 am) I guess there are a few advantages to driving 10 year old cars then.
#20 of 20 Re: Replacement Wipers [maltb] by defreitasm Feb 16, 2007 (9:40 am)
Replying to: maltb (Feb 15, 2007 9:16 am) Walmart has both refills and whole blade kits. I'm not sure if they will fit the CX7. The only time you need to replace the whole thing is when it losses its spring tention.

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