I‘ve noticed that when it snows, a number of people who park on my street park with their wipers out (so they‘re sticking out perpendicular to the windshield). I can see that it would make digging the ice off easier, but are wipers really tough enough to withstand the wind/snow, when they are sticking out? Thanks!
I never thought of this before, that is a great idea, I guess it would help a little. just make sure you pull up on them before you start the car. if they are frozen to the windshield your wiper linkage can pop off of the motor.
yes it is, the heat from the defroster will keep the wipers warm.
Absolutely! Wipers are spring loaded and would be fine. This is done to prevent snow and ice build up around the wipers during a snow storm it allows for easy snow and ice removal and easier on the wiper transmission when first turned on. I have done it for years with absolute great success and no problems
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