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1978–1996 Buick Century Wiper Blade Sizes

Model years 1978 to 1996 Sizes confirmed by 2 sources

Your wiper sizes

Driver 18in 450 mm
Passenger 18in 450 mm
Side Pin (3/16") connector

Every Buick Century from 1978 to 1996 takes these sizes. Any year in this range uses the same wiper blades.

Blades for your Buick Century

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Best wiper blades for the 1978–1996 Buick Century

Three blade types, each in your sizes.

Budget

Conventional blades

  • Metal frame, the classic design
  • Lowest cost, fine on flatter glass

In your sizes: 18" + 18"

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Our pick

Beam blades

  • One piece with no frame to ice up
  • Hugs curved modern windshields

In your sizes: 18" + 18"

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Aero

Hybrid blades

  • A frame under an aero shell
  • Even pressure with a sleek profile

In your sizes: 18" + 18"

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Blades in your sizes

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Where the 1978–1996 Buick Century sits

Wiper sizes for every Buick Century range in our data.

1998–2005
Driver
22"
Passenger
22"
 1997
Driver
18" or 22"
Passenger
18" or 22"
1978–1996
Driver
18"
Passenger
18"
1977
Driver
16"
Passenger
16"
YearDriverPassengerArm
1997 18"or 22" 18"or 22" J-Hook (9×3 mm)
1996 18" 18" Side Pin (3/16") This page
1995 18" 18" Side Pin (3/16") This page
1994 18" 18" Side Pin (3/16") This page
1993 18" 18" Side Pin (3/16") This page
1992 18" 18" Side Pin (3/16") This page
1991 18" 18" Side Pin (3/16") This page
1990 18" 18" Side Pin (3/16") This page
1989 18" 18" Side Pin (3/16") This page
1988 18" 18" Side Pin (3/16") This page
1987 18" 18" Side Pin (3/16") This page
1986 18" 18" Side Pin (3/16") This page
1985 18" 18" Side Pin (3/16") This page
1984 18" 18" Side Pin (3/16") This page
1983 18" 18" Side Pin (3/16") This page
1982 18" 18" Side Pin (3/16") This page
1981 18" 18" Side Pin (3/16") This page
1980 18" 18" Side Pin (3/16") This page
1979 18" 18" Side Pin (3/16") This page
1978 18" 18" Side Pin (3/16") This page
1977 16" 16" Side Pin (3/16")

Good to know

Check against your old blades

Measure the rubber strip from end to end. It should match 18".

About this data

Fit data confirmed by 2 independent sources. Model years that share identical blades are grouped on one page.

How to fit your new blades

Step-by-step fitting for this arm type is on its way. The adapter chart inside the blade's box shows which adapter to use.

1978–1996 Buick Century wiper FAQ

Quick answers about this car.

What size wipers fit a 1978–1996 Buick Century?

The 1978–1996 Buick Century takes 18" driver-side and 18" passenger-side wiper blades. The arm uses a Side Pin (3/16") connector.

Do all 1978–1996 Buick Century model years use the same wipers?

Yes. Every Buick Century from 1978 to 1996 shares the same blade lengths and arm type. If a blade fits one of these years, it fits them all.

What connector does the Buick Century wiper arm use?

Side Pin (3/16"). Most replacement blades include an adapter for it, so check the adapter chart in the package.

Can I use a wiper blade one size longer or shorter?

Stick with the listed sizes. A longer blade can hit the windshield frame or the other blade, while a shorter one leaves an unwiped gap. If your old blades don’t match our sizes, measure them end to end.

How often should I replace my wiper blades?

Most drivers change them every 6 to 12 months. Swap them sooner if they start to streak, chatter, or miss spots.

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