Repeatedly experiencing noises from your vehicle is never pleasurable, so experiencing wiper sounds on your Ram P/U can be disturbing. This indication may be a symptom of a small problem as well as a warning of a small fix to come. No matter the reason, it is important to check the origin and take the necessary measures to solve the problem, it is with this in mind that we decided to create this content to support you see more clearly. We will first look into the possible reasons and solutions for dealing with noise from your wipers on your Ram P/U. Then, in a second step, we will give you some suggestions to prevent this type of noise from occurring again.
Wiper blades that causes a squeaking or rubbing noise on Ram P/U
A wiper noise on your Ram P/U, whether it is a squeak noise or rather a rubbing noise on your windshield, is not pleasurable and can distract your attention while you are driving. It is fundamental to fix such a sound. Moreover, a wiper blade noise is usually the indicator of a future failure of the wipers, which once worn out will no longer evacuate water well and therefore put you at risk.
Causes and solutions for wiper noise on your Ram P/U
- Verify the wear of your wiper blades. This is the most general reason of noisy wiper blades. Either because of wear and tear and an almost non-existent rubber or because of the sun that will dry and crack your brushes. Consider replacing them in both situations.
- Dirty windshield, check the level of your windshield washer fluid. One of the triggers of rubbing noise can be the cleanliness of your windshield. If it is too dirty, you may get a wiper noise on your Ram P/U, it is up to you to clean it with your windshield washer fluid if appropriate, otherwise use sodium bicarbonate to clean it, it is very effective.
- Verify that your wiper blades are well placed. Indeed, if you feel a kind of jerking of the blades when there is enough rain on your windshield for your wipers to work normally, it is likely that either your arm is a little twisted or the blade attachment is worn. You can check these two points.
- Verify the tightness of the wiper arm device and that the friction between the windshield and the wipers is not too high. Indeed, when the tightening is too strong, the pressure exerted on the windshield is too strong and a wiper clicking sound on your Ram P/U arises.
Some basic suggestions to limit wiper blades noise on your Ram P/U
Finally, we will give you some advice and warnings to help you extend the life of your wipers and avoid unwanted noise they may trigger during their lifetime.
- Never use dishwashing liquid as windshield washer fluid. Indeed, the purpose of the dishwashing liquid is not to wash windows, moreover if you wanted to use it for this goal, you would have to rinse abundantly because it causes a strong foam not compatible with the simple wiping of the windshield wiper blades. You will therefore encounter an increase in the noise of these.
- Do not wax your windshield, the film that the wax will create may prevent you from seeing the road properly. Indeed, this oily film will create a veil and prevent you from draining water through your windshield wipers in a normal way.
- Do not use your wipers on a frozen windshield, their rubber parts would definitely be damaged by frost. Wait until you have defrosted this one.
- Since dirt is the main explanation for the noise made by your windshield wipers, we advise you not to drive in puddles after storms or heavy rain. Indeed, the puddles will inevitably be full of dirt that will end up on your windshield and cause noise or deteriorate to your windshield wipers.
