it's not just any rubber piece... there is a tension spring embedded in the core of the rubber strip, unlike typical wiper blades... typically, tension springs are 2 strips of metal that fit into the grooves of the rubber from the outside
thus, you can't just use any generic insert and expect it to work properly!
so, you must use the Bosch MicroEdge refills (hard to find), or just buy from the dealer
2005 Mazda3 SP23 hatchback (auto)
2016 Mazda3 Sport GT (auto)
its not a MUST. ive been through 2 refills and they were both different designs (tension springs wise). i was able to make both work flawlessly, although i wont be doing any one this in the cold. the plastic might snap in cold temps. however, some designs may prevent you from using the refills as theMAN said.
50 shades of silver
Anyone ever tried Trico Exact Fit for the rear?
If GM had kept up with technology like the computer industry has, we would all be driving $25 cars that got 1,000 MPG - Bill Gates
I went with OEM for $24 and didn't work as well as I hope, would suggestion to try out other brands/refills
2006 Winning Blue Mz3
gomazda3 has them for about the same price as op stated. you really only need the refill if the frame is fine. i need to buy a new frame though
Hey guys,
I searched the forum this morning for which wiper blade would fit the rear window of a 2010 Mazda 3 hatch and couldn't find any answers for aftermarket blades.
I went to Canadian Tire and found the Reflex 14A rear wiper blade fits perfect. Looks OEM.
http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/re...l#.VP48y_nF-z4
Just wanted to update this old thread with some info..
2010 Mazda 3 Sport GS - Celestial Blue
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14D is for Gen 1. I have a trico i bought off amazon for $10
http://www.amazon.com/Trico-14-D-Exa...ype=automotive
i don't care about about the small gap