Jim Nelson Don’t you hate it when you hear that squeal from under the hood? It usually means there is a problem with the serpentine belt. The serpentine belt powers a lot of engine accessories. It runs the alternator-which charges the battery, the water pump-which cools the engine, the air conditioning and the power steering pump. All … Read more
This beautiful car had a noise that drove the owner crazy. They bought new tires and had them rebalanced and rotated but the hum remained unchanged. After a complete inspection by our certified master technician we determined the rear differential had an internal bearing failure. We replaced it with a Mercedes remanufactured unit and life … Read more
At AutoNetTV we love doughnuts. So let’s pretend you have three doughnuts right in front of your for our discussion of upsizing wheels and tires. Hey, don’t eat them now – your going to need them later. Many people want to accessorize their car – you know, make it theirs. One of the easiest ways … Read more
Today at Nelsons Automotive of Pewaukee we want to talk with you about a very important safety issue. This automotive safety warning is coming from a very unusual source: fire fighting experts. You’ve probably heard of E-85 gasoline being offered in the Waukesha area. Some newer vehicle models are specifically built to run on E-85 … Read more
We all know that under inflated tires wear out more quickly. Under-inflation is also a major cause of tire failure. More flats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances are all results of under-inflated tires. It’s hard to tell when a radial tire is under-inflated. If your manufacturer recommends 35 pounds of pressure, your tire … Read more
There are a number of factors that contribute to the high nighttime accident rate in the greater Waukesha area, things like drowsy driving and a higher rate of impaired driving. Without a doubt, visibility is a major contributor. Let’s focus on visibility… It’s said that 90 percent of our driving decisions are based on what … Read more
Ever heard the sad tale of a staggering repair bill from a broken timing belt? Bad news. Let’s take a lesson from their woes and remember to think about our timing belt. First, let’s review what a timing belt does. The top part of the engine, over the cylinders is called the cylinder head. The … Read more
This is what your VW / Audi 1.8L looks like after tear down when your water pump and timing belt are not replaced at the correct maintenance intervals. This poor soul bent most of the 20 intake valves and 8 exhaust valves and it all happened in a matter of minuets. When your service … Read more
Let’s talk about alternative fuel vehicles. In their quest to reduce the use of fossil fuels and harmful exhaust emissions to our Pewaukee environment, automakers will have a number of alternatives for us very soon. For instance, Flex Fuel vehicles are already available in the Waukesha area. Flex Fuel vehicles can run on gasoline or … Read more
You may know that all 2008 model year and newer cars, mini-vans and light trucks in Pewaukee come with a tire pressure monitoring system. Many slightly older vehicles around Pewaukee have these systems as well. A tire pressure monitoring system – called TPMS – consists of sensors on each wheel that measure tire pressure. If … Read more