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From: mberns@ut-ngp.UUCP (Mark Bernstein)
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Subject: Re: wiper vanes: why?
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Date: Tue, 14-Jan-86 09:39:29 EST
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To capitalize on air-flow at high speeds to hold the wipers
firmly on the windshield.  At highway speeds wipers may
have a tendency to lift up slightly as they are buffeted by
the wind, reducing their effectiveness.  The vanes are set up
to catch the airflow and counteract that effect.