Wipers squeak like crazy

[Mister-B]

Is this just par for the course, or can I fix it? I've used some good spray lubricant on the arms where they mount, as well as the other joints and springs on the arms, but it still squeaks a bunch. It isn't the actual blades either. Sounds like metal squeaking
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[69GWC]

Just have to find the right spot to hit with some good lube (maybe white grease) , mine do not squeak any.
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[dan42]

Put some flowmasters on your truck. Seriously, though, I think the answer is if you have lubricated everything, and it still squeaks, replacing it would be your next option. They just get worn out after 40 years.

[Mister-B]

Originally Posted by dan42

Put some flowmasters on your truck. Seriously, though, I think the answer is if you have lubricated everything, and it still squeaks, replacing it would be your next option. They just get worn out after 40 years.

Lol. Yeah, I've got headers and loud exhaust already.

I can't figure out what else to lube. It's almost like its under the dash or hood
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[Stocker]

So you already sprayed the moving bits under the cowl (through the slots in the cowl)? That usually does it for me.

[Mister-B]

Originally Posted by Stocker

So you already sprayed the moving bits under the cowl (through the slots in the cowl)? That usually does it for me.

No. Haven't tried that. Do I have to remove the cowl, or just use a spray nozzle?
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[jrdv]

Turn your wipers on and spray through the cowl.

I've done this a couple of times and that is usually where the noise is. white lithium grease lasts a long time.

[Mister-B]

Originally Posted by jrdv

Turn your wipers on and spray through the cowl.

I've done this a couple of times and that is usually where the noise is. white lithium grease lasts a long time.

I assume the cowl is the area just below the wipers that has the slats in it where leaves tend to collect?

[konasummit]

That would be correct. Mine also squeak alot, I havn't done anything to fix it but when I am out during a snow storm or something for a while it gets wet and stops the squeak. so I would think it would be somewhere in the cowl.

[vectorit]

Just plan on replacing the actuator arms in the cowl, they only cost about 30 or 40 bucks.

If they are squeaking constantly, they are getting ready to seize up.
In my case, I did the ol' squirt some oil on em thing.
Then when you need the wipers the most, they will seize up on you and you will be SOL. Actually happened to me, and was a huge PITA to get where I needed to go in the rain.

One of those things I now prefer to be proactive about.

[Mister-B]

Originally Posted by vectorit

Just plan on replacing the actuator arms in the cowl, they only cost about 30 or 40 bucks.

If they are squeaking constantly, they are getting ready to seize up.
In my case, I did the ol' squirt some oil on em thing.
Then when you need the wipers the most, they will seize up on you and you will be SOL. Actually happened to me, and was a huge PITA to get where I needed to go in the rain.

One of those things I now prefer to be proactive about.

Good idea. Thanks
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[Mister-B]

Thanks guys. I sprayed down inside the cowl, and I'm happy to report that it fixed the squeaks!
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[ole dollor]

i do not think being old has anything to do with it, in 1971 my 1969 squeaked ,i could spray the cowl where the arms are and it would stop for a while, but would later do it again, i never did take everything apart and grease everything, but being out in the weather it would help. ole dollor squeaks some times now, but the wipers don't need to be on any way. it never rains in Anton Texas.....

[Tinkermc]

A lot of wiper squeaks are dry blades and generally will stop with new blades

[Mister-B]

Originally Posted by Tinkermc

A lot of wiper squeaks are dry blades and generally will stop with new blades

Mine was definitely not the wiper blades
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