Prestone PSCW0029A Winter Screenwash, 5 Litre

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It will prevent freezing – make sure you use a high-quality screen wash with a low freeze rating. That way, on cold nights, the water in the reservoir won’t freeze solid and cause damage.

This depends on your average mileage, driving conditions and the time of year. You may need to replace screen wash every week if you cover a lot of miles, particularly in the winter. In summer, you’ll generally use less screen wash, though it will be needed to remove streaks and dust from the windscreen to prevent dangerous sun dazzle.Prestone lab tests simulate seasonal driving experiences, but real life tests are conducted on the road in extreme conditions. Prestone works in any weather to keep your windscreen clean for safer driving.” At a summer mix rate of 4:1 the Halfords wash cleared both the glue and the oil after a few wipes, giving the best cleaning performance in the test. Autoglym Ultimate Screenwash 500ml It certainly seems to make financial sense if you do. There are usually two types on offer; ready mix or the concentrate. We tried both, but the results were almost identical so we’ve concentrated on the concentrate. We’ve dialled up the concentration level of our Eco Refill Winter Screen Wash, with a 500ml bottle capable of making up to 5 litres of screen wash. That means you can keep and use the same 5l bottle, topping it up with Eco Refill and water as and when you need to replenish your screen wash. As well as removing deposits and dirt fast, Prestone Extreme Performance Screen Wash also dries clear thanks to our new and improved streak-free formula.

By simply adding water to the super-concentrated formula, 500ml of Eco Refill makes 5 litres of winter screen wash. Use Eco Refill in an empty 5-litre screen wash bottle and save over 75% plastic each time!It will dramatically reduce sun dazzle – sun dazzle is dangerous and can easily cause accidents any time of the year. Making sure the washer reservoir is kept topped up will ensure you can keep the windscreen free from smears and streaks which cause dazzle. Developed to the same high performance standards you’ve come to expect from Prestone, Eco Refill Winter Screen Wash can also help you to reduce plastic waste. Thanks to its concentrated formula, just one small bottle of 500ml Prestone Eco Refill makes 5 litres of winter-ready screen wash – that’s a whole standard-sized bottle of screen wash for a fraction of the plastic. Unless your classic is very old, you’ll need to make sure there is some fluid available when you press the button to wash the windscreen. In winter it will help get rid of road grime and salt, in summer it helps clear fly splats, dust and diesel film.

In summer this makes it seem good value compared to some ready-mix rivals, but the advantage disappears in winter. For winter driving, we recommend a 50:50 mix of screen wash and water; this ensures maximum freeze protection. In summer, you can reduce the amount of screen wash you use; a 30:70 split is best.Screen wash is available in a variety of colours including blue, yellow, green, and pink. It’s made from a mix of water, antifreeze (usually alcohol) and cleaning agents, which are added to help remove dirt and ensure a streak-free finish. How do I use Prestone Screen Wash? However, there was some good news. As we didn’t need the full -20C protection we economised and tried a few different concentrations to see how they fared in the freezer. A mix of 50/50 with water was still squirting after 12 hours at -18C, so it would seem Halfords is understating its performance. Using Prestone Screen Wash is easy. Simply add enough screen wash to the reservoir so it meets the ‘max’ line, and then use your car’s wiper function (normally an arm switch on the steering wheel) to apply it to the front and rear windows. Plus, summer means the arrival of a sneaky danger — sun dazzle. Dazzle occurs when the sun’s rays shine on dirt and grime on a car’s windscreen, limiting visibility for the driver. If you keep your windscreen free of dirt and smears, then you’ll get better visibility and won’t have any nasty sun related surprises. Myth 2: Don’t use screen wash –water does the same thing Prestone Extreme Performance Screen Wash ensures maximum cleaning power to remove stubborn dirt from your windscreen. It also helps you drive in extreme conditions all year round, by melting ice down to -18ᵒC and preventing dangerous sun dazzle.

Prestone has developed products to keep you driving all year round. This unique Screen Wash works to achieve max visibility to ensure safer driving throughout Autumn and Winter.If you’re tempted to squirt a few drops of washing up liquid into your car’s screen wash reservoir, we wouldn’t recommend doing so. While household cleaners are great for cleaning up dirt and grime around the home, they’re not fit for use on cars, and contain harsh chemicals which can damage paintwork and other metallic surfaces. Not only that, but household cleaning products offer zero protection against freezing, leaving you without protection when the temperature drops. Winter might mean more rain, slush and road dirt on your windscreen, but summer offers up its own set of visibility problems. From dust to dead insects, your windscreen goes through a lot, whatever the season — so you should always make sure your car is filled with premium screen wash. After all, it’s the law. Below is a video we posted on our YouTube channel that shows us testing one of the screen washes. As you can see, it takes less than a minute to top up the screen wash and the bottle on this particular screen wash had an “easy-pour” spout that made pouring in the formula far easier and less messy. The cleaning ability was adequate if not spectacular, clearing the oil but leaving a remnant of our glue. This means that the Tesco wash is good value, but you’ll need to use more of it to clean away screen grime and refill the reservoir more often. Prestone Max Visibility Screen Wash Get yourself some high-quality concentrated or ready-to-use screen wash. If using concentrated, make sure you use the correct ratio of water and screen wash for the season. You may also need a funnel to help with pouring depending on the type of bottle your chosen product comes in.