Monthly Archives: July 2010

Trip Inspection

Posted on July 15, 2010 by Jim Nelson

North Americans love their cars. And nothing goes with cars better than the road trip. Freedom from daily schedules, new sights and the open road – it’s great! But there’s nothing like car trouble to bring the fun to a … Continue reading →

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Exhaust Service

Posted on July 14, 2010 by Jim Nelson

Whenever we talk about exhaust service, most people normally think about exhaust pipes and mufflers. Well, actually, exhaust service is a lot more comprehensive these days. For example, catalytic converters were mandated in 1976 and on-board emission control computers in … Continue reading →

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Power Steering Service

Posted on July 14, 2010 by Jim Nelson

For most of us, it is hard to remember life without power steering – cranking those great big steering wheels? It was a pretty good workout. Now power steering is standard. The heart of any power steering system is its … Continue reading →

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Braking News: Keep Your Stopping Power

Posted on July 13, 2010 by Jim Nelson

Richard Petty once told AutoNetTV, “You’ve gotta have good brakes. If you’ve got good brakes you can keep yourself out of a lotta trouble.” That’s why a regular brake inspection is on every Pewaukee car’s maintenance schedule. An inspection at … Continue reading →

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Fuel Injectors

Posted on July 13, 2010 by Jim Nelson

The last new car sold with a carburetor in North America rolled out of the dealership in 1990. Since then, all new vehicles have had fuel injectors. In very simple terms, a fuel injector is a valve that squirts fuel … Continue reading →

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Air Conditioning Service

Posted on July 12, 2010 by Jim Nelson

Do you hear loud noises under the hood when you turn on your air conditioner? Do you only get cool air sporadically? If so, it is time to get your air conditioner checked. It’s real easy to take your car’s … Continue reading →

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Vehicle Warranties

Posted on July 12, 2010 by Jim Nelson

If you own a WI vehicle with a warranty, beware! Many dealers and manufacturers suggest that you need to get your maintenance services at a dealership in order to keep your warranty. That simply isn’t true! You can have your … Continue reading →

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What To Do After You Buy a Used Vehicle in Pewaukee

Posted on July 12, 2010 by Jim Nelson

So you’ve bought a used car in the Pewaukee area. How do you know what you’re getting? It is hard to know what you’re getting because people in the Pewaukee area sell cars for different reasons. Think about why you’ve … Continue reading →

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Proper Fluids for Your Vehicle

Posted on July 12, 2010 by Jim Nelson

We would like to give you an update on some of the things happening in automotive fluids. You know, cars are becoming more sophisticated everyday – and fluids such as, oil, coolant and transmission fluid are becoming more specialized at … Continue reading →

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Welcome!

Posted on July 11, 2010 by Jim Nelson

Welcome to Nelsons Automotive of Pewaukee. I hope you will find this blog helpful as we add vehicle service and repair content for the benefit of all our great customers, friends and neighbors. Jim Nelson

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