RE: wiper linkage

["Brian Shorey" <bshorey@xxxxxxxxx>]

> The mention of wiper motors/linkages in some recent posts led me to
inspect
> my poorly functioning wipers. The linkage is pretty gunked up, and
dry. So
> what should be used to lubricate the linkage joints? Oil, grease?
Sorry if
> it's a stupid question, just never really thought about it before. 

Clean the linkages with carb cleaner, or some other suitable solvent.
Be careful using this stuff around the paint.

I typically use any decent grease on hand to lube up the linkages, I'm
somewhat partial to spray on white lithium grease.  You don't need to
overdo it.

HTH,

bs
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