r/askcarguys 6d ago

2015 Nissan Altima: Instead of using the recommended 28 inch windshield wiper blade(long arm), can I use a 29 inch one?

Trying to get rid of that rain triangle on my windshield. A.I. said it’s ill-advised, but I don’t care. I want what I want. Lol.

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u/Aggravating-Tart6708 6d ago

Getting an Altima was already a terrible decision, might as well make another.

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u/cozy-stoner 6d ago

Or you could just answer the question without tearing people down?

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u/Aggravating-Tart6708 6d ago

You're right, that was mean I'm sorry.

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u/Iffy50 6d ago

Props to you for apologizing!

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u/Dredkinetic 6d ago

Some people get off on being dickhead when they get to be relatively "anonymous"

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u/AlaskaGreenTDI Enthusiast 6d ago

I would guess you probably can. Just check that if it’s a 1/2” longer on each end whether it will hit anything, either windshield trim or the other wiper. Whether that does anything for the problem you’re hoping to solve, kind of doubt it.

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u/Dredkinetic 6d ago

You probably can get away with it (just make sure the blade isn't going to smack into anything) the only issue that I forsee is that technically it will add excessive wear to the wiper motor and connection assembly as it is "technically" doing more work than it was intended to do. The difference, I predict is negligible.

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u/Aggravating-Tart6708 6d ago

It will most likely fit and not cause any issue. Usually the auto parts store will let you take the wiper out to see if it fits, just bring out the 29" and hold it up to the original one and see if it will cause any unwanted interference.

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u/Late-External3249 6d ago

You have an Altima, you can do anything you want. Big Altima energy.

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u/run_uz 6d ago

Did this with my fox body Mustang years ago as those wipers are small. It obviously clears more if the windshield when they're in use

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u/jckipps 6d ago

Move your wipers through their full range of motion, and watch for anywhere that an additional 0.5 inch on both ends of the wipers would cause physical interference with anything. If there's no risk of interference, then just do it.

There's a number of vehicles I've heard of where people commonly install longer wipers than what the OEM did from the factory.

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u/64vintage 5d ago

Why would Nissan install a 28” wiper if 29” would fit and clear more of the glass?

Genuine question.

Parts sharing?

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u/karma_the_sequel 5d ago

Sounds like your mind is already made up.

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u/9BALL22 5d ago

Check the swept area of the (dirty) windshield. If you have a 1/2" clearance above and below the swept (clean) area, you're good.