The single wiper on a 124 and other models looks "interesting" but sometimes doesn't perform up to expectations. We know we should periodically clean the shaft and motor from old grease.

But with advancing technology new wiper arms are available. For example TireRack's new catalog shows a few alternatives.

The "Valo" Ultimate Wiper is an interesting one piece design. Has anybody tried it or others that perform better than the original?

Bob

I like the "Valeo" on my truck, but not on the M-B.
The reason is, the wiperarm has a guide, that helps move the blade.
The other wiper's bladeholder is not wide enough, and therefore tends to move around inside the guide too much.
This in turn causes some slapping of the blade, whenever the arm changes direction.

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2007 C 230 Sport.

Yeah, I had the exact same issues. It is not a good match - - the profile of the aero blade is too low.

I did finally get the correct adapter for MBz and I have fitted ANCO blades to both cars. They last much longer than the BOSCH and don't streak/smear like the BOSCH.

The ANCO blade can be had for less than $10. I think they have 5 different products that will fit. The little adapter is $0.33.

I'm using Bosch Micro Edge on my 2 Merkur Scorpios. They came with a bunch of "adapters" for different arm widths and appear to function well. However, I haven't had them on long enough to comment on longevity. But with NE icy winters, ice on the rubber usually tears them up before they wear out.

Would using a 1" shorter blade increase the cleaning efficiency of the swept area? The search continues.

Bob

Could you post source/part # for the MB adapter for Anco blades. I would like to try some. thanks

Here's what I can share about the ANCO parts. It took a phone call to ANCO to sort this out.

I am using two different blades on our W210 cars...a summer blade and an all-season blade.

The all-season blade is the AeroVantage with P/N 91-24. These are widely available. I've purchased them from Autozone for $9.

The summer blade is their top-of-the-line wiper and it's called HydroClear. Part number is 99-24. The HydroClear blade is not suitable for winter use - - it has a special coating that will be destroyed almost instantly when it hits sand or ice on the glass. The gentleman did not recommend these blades unless you could be assured they would not encounter road debris. These blades are much tougher to find. They got a bad rap since people thought they were failing prematurely during winter use, and nobody seems to stock them. I had to order it on-line. I think it was around $15 + ship.

This is the tricky bit: the required adapter is P/N 48-06 and I got lucky and the little mom 'n' pop auto part store across from my office has a small plastic box with 15 common ANCO adapters....nobody else had these adapters. They are about $0.33 each. Without the adapter, you're SOL.

This setup is quiet, the blades last far longer than the BOSCH (which I've been thru many of) and the sweep is better...no more schmearing.


You can purchase refills for the AeroVantage and they are cheap. I am quite certain there is a traditional winter blade. They also offer two value blades that could be fitted. I was told to stick with the AeroVantage product line.

Link to their catalog: https://mfr.activant.com/mfrserv/extsrv <<

The ANCO blades I am running are 24". I don't believe they have a 25" blade. The loss of swept area is at the base of the windshield where the drive mechanism is.