Monthly Archives: April 2013

Differential Service At Nelsons Automotive of Pewaukee: Vive ala Difference

Your browser does not support video Every Sedan on WI interstates has a differential, and it is important to the proper operation of the vehicle, but most Pewaukee car owners don’t have a clue what it is. The differential compensates … Continue reading

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WI Balance: Wheel Balancing and Tire Rotation

Everyone in the Brookfield area wants our tires to last as long as possible. Two ways to maximize tire life are wheel balancing and tire rotation. When wheels are out of balance, they wobble a bit. That makes the tires … Continue reading

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Pewaukee Tire Repair

Most folks around Pewaukee have had a flat tire. You know it’s inconvenient and a pain. Our tires are important. Keeping them in good working order isn’t just a big safety issue – it also has a financial impact. With … Continue reading

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Hyundai Santa Fe ABS brakes false activation at slow speeds

This Hyundai has what we call a cracked exciter ring. The ABS sensor shown at the lower right of the picture reads the square peaks and valleys of the exciter ring as the front drive axle turns and this is … Continue reading

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Synthetic Oil For Pewaukee Autos

If you aren’t currently using synthetic motor oil in your Pewaukee vehicle, maybe now’s the time to consider it. Need more information? Well, synthetic motor oil is a substitute for petroleum based oil. Synthetic oil doesn’t gel or gum-up like … Continue reading

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Are There Blind Spots In Pewaukee WI?

Everyone in Pewaukee WI has blind spots – and no, I’m not talking about the fact that you really don’t sing like Jessica Simpson. I mean the areas of the road that you can’t see when you’re driving around Pewaukee. … Continue reading

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Mercedes GL450 Won’t Shift Sometimes.

       The transmission in this GL, some ML’s and many other Mercedes vehicles have problems with one of the sensors failing intermittently and causing the transmission to not shift. This plate is located above the Valve Body inside the transmission … Continue reading

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