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Review on Prestone AS657 Windshield Washer Gallon: Superior Oils & Fluids for an Effective Clean by Joe Garczynski

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Works with annoying splatters, but yes, it stinks.

This is my favorite washer fluid I have ever used simply because it cleans the windows so well and so quickly. I live in Los Angeles and almost every morning my window is covered in a layer of dust. It doesn't rain often. I drive a lot in the mountains and take long trips to national parks, so I'm used to having bug guts on the windshield and sometimes even juice that won't budge no matter how much water I spray to wipe it off. and remove everything - dust, bugs, tar - right from the window. It takes some persistence when it's already dry, but when it's fairly fresh it will rub off the first time. I try to use it every time there's something on the windshield just to get it off quickly and it works wonders. I just bought a second one. The reviews here really helped me make my purchasing decision, but I got concerned when people mentioned the smell. The first time I used it I laughed in my car. Didn't smell at all! The people who wrote these reviews are probably just too sensitive. Then my air conditioner turned on and it hit me. Yes, that thing stinks. It smells like paint thinner mixed with something else. It's not a very good smell. But I don't care enough to switch to something else now, so I'll keep buying. It works! I just fold my noise every time I use it. A few seconds pass and the smell disappears. I can live with it.

Pros
  • Excellent overall performance
Cons
  • Doubtful