Prestone gives us these essential travel tips to keep everyone safe

Here’s how you can keep your vehicle in tip-top condition for those inevitable long drives, according to Prestone.

The year 2022 is here! While the start of the year symbolizes hope, it also serves as a reminder. We all remain vigilant, particularly as the threats of new COVID-19 variants still lurk around.

The National Capital Region (NCR) and some of its nearby provinces are now placed under a higher alert level status. This is due to the upward trend in the number of cases. And yes, this means stricter safety protocols and limited outside activities for Filipinos.

Long drives, however, are inevitable for some. For instance, those who went to their respective provinces for holidays are starting to go back to the metro. Meanwhile, those in the frontline, especially health workers, sometimes need to travel for long hours to reach their patients.

One of those who need to travel long hours? Prestone reminds you of these safety protocols for your vehicle before you hit the road.

It is a proven and trusted quality brand of Auto Care fluids since 1927 and a road safety advocate.

Bring a travel health kit with Prestone Disinfecting Car Wipes. When you’re traveling, it’s a given that you will encounter different people and surfaces. You may run into this in checkpoints, gasoline stations, or tollgates.

There is a possibility that you will be exposed to various bacteria and viruses, especially COVID-19. With that in mind, bringing a travel health kit can help you prevent their spread and avoid getting sick.

Make it your one-minute habit to wipe down the high-touch surfaces of your vehicle with Prestone Disinfecting Car Wipes.

These disinfecting wipes can kill 99.9% of bacteria and viruses, including the COVID-19 virus in just one minute.

It is safe to use on the dashboard, console, steering wheel, window buttons, door handles, and gear stick, among others. (Follow usage instructions as per label).

Include in your kit a few spares of face masks, an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. You may also want rubbing/sanitizing alcohol and even a first aid kit, just in case.

Inspect and maintain your brakes with Prestone’s DOT 3 and DOT 4 Synthetic Hi-Temp Brake Fluids. When stepped upon, a vehicle’s brake pedal exhibits an adequate amount of resistance.

If you observe your brake pedal has a spongy feeling every time it’s pushed. This indicates that your brakes need to get checked and fixed to avoid any accidents. Also, be on the lookout if your brakes produce a sharp squeal as you drive your vehicle. It may mean that you need new brake pads.

Prestone, on the other hand, has reliable and trusted brake fluids for your vehicle’s braking system.

It delivers the best possible care for all its related parts. Prestone exceeds the standard requirements. Its DOT 3 and DOT 4 Synthetic Hi-Temp Brake Fluids give an incredible performance in high-temperature braking systems. The auto care brand provides an increased fluid life of 50,000 miles. It also prevents all metal corrosion within the braking system and is suitable for a disc, drum, and anti-lock braking system.

Examine and fuel your engine with Prestone Motor Oil. Early detection of an engine problem may save you trouble on the road. It’s always better to ensure that your engine has no leaks or strange noises that would indicate problems.

Meanwhile, Prestone has a variety of motor oils suitable for gasoline or diesel engines. This is whether it’s turbo or non-turbo. You can apply them to help your engine achieve its best performance and maintain its tip-top condition.

Prestone Motor Oil is made in Singapore. It is packed with quality base oils and significant additives that assist in reaching a high viscosity rate. The auto care fluid brand is approved by the American Petroleum Institute (API), the largest oil and natural gas trade corporation in the U.S., marking it with an API Donut.