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I own a 1989 Mercedes 560 SEC and need to replace the wiper blades due to smearing.

I remember seeing scotty kilmer to recommend using silicon wiper blades from rain-x because they last a lot longer.
So i went on their site rainx.com but turns out my car isn't listet. The 560 SL is listed, though.

So my question is can i use 560 SL Wiper blades on my 560 SEC and if not can i use another silicon wiper blade they sell despite not specifically listed for use with my car?

 

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You can't count on listings for a 34-year-old car to be completely accurate. Match the blades up by size and attachment type.


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I need 21" blades according to rockauto.com

The 560 SL has 18" blades so they probably won't work.

I guess ordering the same blades in 21" should work fine then?
That would be Rain-X 830121 Silicone Endura Wiper Blades.


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Posted by: @michael_

I guess ordering the same blades in 21" should work fine then?

It depends on whether those blades will fit your wiper arms. It looks like the Endura blades come with a variety of adapters for different types of wiper arms. If your car has one of the types listed the blade should fit:

https://www.rainx.com/instructions/silicone-endura-blades/


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all you need to do is measure your blades and get the same length. Or in my case, I went even bigger!


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I think Scotty Kilmer recommended this make https://www.piaa.co.uk/wipers/wipershow.asp?id=1199&make=LEXUS&model=IS+220d%2F250&year=LHD+%2F+RHD+11%2F2005+-+05%2F2013

I'm planning on replacing them with this anyway. Kinda pricey though. 🙄 I think there's a connection to getting cheaper as you get older.


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