Prestone^® Winter Tips

Winter Tips

Prestone’s experts provide consumers with the latest and most advanced winter-related products to make driving in snow and icy conditions easier and safer.

Emergency Kit Essentials

Be Prepared On The Road By Having:

1. A portable jump starter and power source so you can start your own vehicle without needing the help of another car.
2. A flashlight or spotlight.
3. Emergency flares to make sure you are clearly visible to other drivers and reflectors in case you are stranded at night.
4. A first-aid kit.
5. A tire inflator and sealer that will quickly and easily inflate and seal a flat tire so that you can drive home or to a repair shop.
6. Bottled water and snacks, such as crackers or energy bars.
7. Blankets (inexpensive acrylic blankets are available at most discount merchandisers).
8. A cellular phone so you can call for assistance if necessary, as well as a contact list of service stations and emergency numbers.
9. An ice scraper and snow brush, essential items for winter months.
10. An extra pair of gloves, a scarf and hat.
11. Extra windshield washer de-icer fluid that can be used in cold-weather driving.

Ice Fighters For Safe Winter Driving

When winter comes, it is armed and dangerous with a powerful arsenal of conditions that lower your visibility when driving. But with some recent developments in ice-fighting technology, it’s easier to keep your windshield clear for safer driving.

Start With Your Washer Fluid

According to the winter driving experts at Prestone®, most regular blue washer fluids may work fine in the summer, but in cold weather they can freeze, smear on your windshield and block your view. Prestone® Windshield De-Icer Washer Fluid, easily identifiable by its bright yellow color, is a washer fluid formulated to work in extremely cold temperatures. The Prestone fluid:

• Will remove frost and light ice
• Will prevent dangerous refreeze
• Won’t freeze in the washer reservoir
• Works in temperatures as low as -25°F
• Clears away road grime and salt

Clear Off Your Windshield Right Away

If your vehicle has been out in the ice and snow, you may have a lot of work to do before you start driving. Follow these steps for quick and easy clearing:

• Start your vehicle and turn on the front and rear defrosters.
• Clear the snow off your entire vehicle, including headlights, taillights, hood, trunk and the top of your car. The snow blowing off your vehicle could reduce visibility for the driver behind you.
• Consider using Prestone® Spray De-Icer, an aerosol spray that speeds up the process by melting ice as you scrape. Score the surface of the ice first before spraying to improve the de-icer’s penetration into the ice structure.

Getting Out Of Your Icy Driveway

Before you start shoveling away at a driveway packed with snow and ice, the winter experts at Prestone have some recommendations to make it easier on you and your back:

• Make sure you have a good shovel
• Stretch beforehand
• Lift with your knees (not your back)
• Take frequent breaks to give your muscles a rest

If you follow these simple steps, you’ll be amazed at how much easier it is to deal with bad-weather days.