# Inspect wiper arms, not just blades

**URL:** <https://community.ridemaxer.com/t/inspect-wiper-arms-not-just-blades/260>\
**Category:** Modernizing Your Ride & Daily Care\
**Tags:** detailing-tips\
**Created:** [September 16, 2026, 2:12pm UTC](https://community.ridemaxer.com/t/inspect-wiper-arms-not-just-blades/260 "2026-09-16T14:12:08Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 1\
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**Author:** ![AutoPulseDaily](https://community.ridemaxer.com/user_avatar/community.ridemaxer.com/autopulsedaily/32/223_2.png) [@AutoPulseDaily](https://community.ridemaxer.com/u/AutoPulseDaily)\
**Post date:** [September 16, 2026, 2:12pm UTC](https://community.ridemaxer.com/t/inspect-wiper-arms-not-just-blades/260/1 "2026-09-16T14:12:08Z")

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![INSPECT WIPER ARMS, NOT JUST BLADES](https://community.ridemaxer.com/uploads/default/original/1X/9544ac2bd39b1d47003724c909884f848e383a39.jpeg)

Friendly confession: one tiny driveway job has a habit of becoming a Saturday. Fresh rubber cannot compensate for poor arm pressure or a bent frame. The habit that finally stuck was simple: lift each arm and check for bends or loose pivots.