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Is your vehicle ready for Undas?

Published Oct 27, 2022 10:10 am
View of the traffic at RFID and cash lanes at the Balintawak Toll Plaza.

Take this quiz to find out what you should check

Undas is just around the corner, with long road trip likely planned to get away from the city. As restrictions ease and life returns to normal, going on a vacation or returning to the province to visit deceased loved ones are the most likely options.

Like any marathon requires preparation, so does any long road trip for your car. After all, your vehicles will likely be fully loaded and running longer than it typically does in the city. This situation requires that automobiles are in good condition before hitting the road.

To guide you in what needs to be inspected before this trip, trusted auto care fluid brand, Prestone, offers a short quiz to take to find out what needs inspection.

  1. What car part should you inspect to ensure that your vehicle will properly stop on the road?
    • Battery
    • Brakes
    • Lights
  2. What car part should you check to correctly signal motorists on the road and see clearly at night?
    • Tires
    • Engine
    • Lights
  3. What car fluid should you maintain at a proper level to lubricate your engine’s components?
    • Coolant
    • Power steering fluid
    • Oil
  4. What car fluid needs to be checked to prevent your engine from overheating?
    • Coolant
    • Brake fluid
    • Power steering fluid
  5. What car part should have enough charge before you hit the road?
    • Tires
    • Brakes
    • Battery
  6. What should you examine in your tires with a pressure gauge to see if they are correctly inflated?
    • Tread depths
    • Air
    • Grooves
  7. What should you check at the fuel gauge before your journey?
    • Oil
    • Coolant
    • Gas
  8. What car part should you inspect for leaks, weird noises, or loose components to guarantee your vehicle performs at its maximum performance?
    • Engine
    • Battery
    • Brakes
  9. What car parts in contact with the ground should you check for punctures, bulges, or damages?
    • Brakes
    • Tires
    • Lights
  10. Who should properly rest and avoid driving under the influence to stay sharp on the road?
    • Front passenger
    • Self (driver)
    • Backseat passenger

Looking for the answer key? It’s an acronym that’s easy to remember: BLOCBAGETS. This stands for brakes, lights, oil, coolant, battery, air, gas, engine, tires, and self.

"Inspecting all these components and fluids before traveling may take time from vehicle owners. However, this will help them travel safely, especially on long drives this Undas. As we continue to advocate road safety, we also encourage motorists to regularly check their BLOCBAGETS for day-to-day city driving now that most Filipinos are returning to offices and doing hatid-sundo for their kids, This will maintain every vehicle in tip-top condition to be ready always for each journey," said Monique Gonzales, Marketing Manager for Southeast Asia at Clorox International Philippines, Inc.

Prestone offers a wide array of car care products you can use in your vehicle to help ensure that it is maintained while providing reliable performance for every drive.

The best brake fluid

To deliver the best possible care for your braking system, use Prestone’s DOT 3 or DOT 4 Synthetic Hi-Temp Brake Fluid. It exceeds the standard requirements, capable of withstanding high-temperature braking systems and provides increased fluid life of 50,000 miles. Suitable for a discs with an anti-lock braking system (ABS), regular disc, or drum, it also prevents all metal corrosion within the braking components.

The right coolant

To ensure your vehicle is always kept cool, whether new or old, Prestone recommends its Asian Vehicles Antifreeze + Coolant. This protects your vehicle’s cooling system parts from unnecessary buildups and corrosion. Available in three variants, such as Asian RED, Asian BLUE, and Asian GREEN, this coolant caters to any model and make due to its patented and upgraded Hybrid Organic Acid Technology (HOAT), Organic Acid Technology (OAT), and Phosphate Organic Acid Technology (POAT) formulas.

A daily disinfecting partner

There’s a Prestone product for passengers too. Prestone Disinfecting Car Wipes are perfect for wiping down your vehicle’s high-touch surfaces to help avoid the spread of the virus, ensuring everyone on board is safe. These are safe to use on the dashboard, console, steering wheel, window buttons, door handles, and gear stick, among others. (Follow usage instructions as per label).

To ensure the authenticity of the Prestone product, be sure it has a PS mark or ICC stickers issued by the Bureau of Philippine Standards.

Aside from brake fluids, coolants, and car wipes, Prestone has other cutting-edge car care products, such as motor oils, power steering fluids, and more. To learn more about Prestone and its products, visit its website at https://www.prestone.com.ph/. 

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