Some discussion in the XC90 side

https://www.swedespeed.com/threads/my23-t8-wiper-replacements.673484/#post-8164145

 

All the Bosch ones I've ever tried (for my V90 and V70) have had streaks within the first week, maybe it's just bad luck. The Volvo ones usually last about a year and a half before they start getting worse. There's probably someone who's had the opposite experience I have, plus haven't dealt with P3 blades.

 

Don’t think you can go wrong with either, but to my knowledge the Volvo ones are Icons rebranded, with the aerotwins being marginally worse. I got the Volvo ones since the icons were only $2 less at the time, holding up well nearly a year in.

 

How can it be possible to offer lifetime warranty????

 

FCP Euro Lifetime Auto Parts Replacement Guarantee | FCP Euro

Every product you buy from FCP Euro is guaranteed for life for your ownership of the vehicle. This lifetime replacement guarantee covers everything we sell, including wear-and-tear items like brake pads, gaskets, rotors, filters, and wiper blades.

www.fcpeuro.com

Only drawbacks are that you have to pay to send back, which these days is not trivial cost. Also, the program changed in where you 1) have to send it back in the original boxes your new parts came in (so you can't bend the wipers up into a smaller lower shipping cost box) and 2) you get store credit now instead of refunds.

 

I've used the Aerotwins for years; I've not had any issues, and they last long for my conditions. I've replaced the blades twice in the past six years.

 

Wow interesting indeed - i wonder if they ship to where i am (Greece, South Europe). If they do, and I knew it, I would have definately saved muuuuch trouble (used to have several volvos in the past)

 

I mean, they do, but your shipping costs will be insane and not worth the cost (likely).

I've sent multiple rotors, struts, etc, back to FCP... I can't imagine doing that internationally.

 

again, another example of the customer's power in the USA.
You should see how they treat us here. No lemon laws, partial implementation of trading laws and almost always burdening the customer etc etc...

 

For my P3 cars I usually just got the Bosch ones and they worked fine. Just make sure you start with a really clean, ie, degreased, windshield and don't let the wiper arm snap back and crack the windshield! Ask me how I know, lol.

 

Needing to change wipers. Actually needed to for about 10K now.

Should I go Volvo Genuine from FCP Euro - Say Lifetime Warranty - Worth it?: Volvo Wiper Blade Set - Genuine Volvo 32341318

Or do you recommend going with the Bosch Wipers (Lifetime Warranty I Imagine, too): Volvo Wiper Blade Set - Bosch 32237897

2015.5 Volvo S60 T5 Premier.

Don't bother with the Bosch IMHO. I have them on my S90 and they aren't good, they streak, leave a huge gap on transition, and skip. Compared to the OE, they're much lighter and not as rigid. you get what you pay for on this part.

 

For our MY, the Bosch ARE the OE wiper blade. 🤷‍♀️

Maybe something changed with the SPA blade where it's not as effective, but I have none of the issues you speak of. However, wipers are like oil, everyone's got good and bad experiences with all of them.

 

I have had Bosch, RainX Silicone, and OEM on mine and I have no idea what to do anymore. They clear okay, but they make SO MUCH NOISE. Like even with the radio turned way up you can hear the screech and chatter every time. I have tried extensively cleaning the windshield, using diluted vinegar, rainx repellent and nothing works. Back to the topic at hand, Bosch are probably one of the worst blades, but nothing beats Michelin blades that I see people constantly buying at Costco.

 

Don’t suppose you’ve tried rubbing alcohol and #0000 steel wool? That’s always solved exterior windshield issues for me in any form lol

 

I've used Bosch Icons and they have identical performance to blue box Volvo. Pretty sure the spare set hanging on the wall in my shop are Icons

 

Around August this year got a set of the new beam style Costco blades and they've been fine no streaks or noises,chatter

 

I have had Bosch, RainX Silicone, and OEM on mine and I have no idea what to do anymore. They clear okay, but they make SO MUCH NOISE. Like even with the radio turned way up you can hear the screech and chatter every time. I have tried extensively cleaning the windshield, using diluted vinegar, rainx repellent and nothing works. Back to the topic at hand, Bosch are probably one of the worst blades, but nothing beats Michelin blades that I see people constantly buying at Costco.

I haven't tried this but I will now. Thanks for the info.

I had a seemingly unfixable wiper chatter too. Cleaning the windshield with Goo Gone finally fixed the issue for me.

 

Ordered genuine volvo wipers from fcp. Will get alignment and brake flush in near future at firestone.

 

FCP Euro Package Arrived....Installed Volvo Genuine Wipers....Dear Lord Night and Day. I totally neglected changing them for too long. That streaking of all water across my windshield is gone.....All well that ends well. Procrastinate I shouldn't.

Box they sent me was huge. No way in heck I'm sending the wipers back in their same packaging when the time comes for a replacement. It would cost a small fortune!

 

I’ve been using Bosch Aerotwin for the longest. No streaks, chatter or other issues.

 

I've also used the Aerotwins for years on both our S60s.

 

Definitely go with OEM. I tried the Bosch ones a couple times, but they always quickly start squeaking after the 2nd or 3rd drive. The Volvo OEMs don't do it even after a year (I replace them yearly now with the lifetime warranty).