Jim Nelson Your cooling system is very important. It circulates coolant through the radiator and your engine to protect your car from overheating. There are five main components to the cooling system: the radiator the radiator cap the hoses the thermostat and the water pump The water pump’s like the heart of your cooling system, circulating the … Read more
Call Nelsons Automotive of Pewaukee to make an appointment to check your transmission in Pewaukee. N49W22900 Commerce Center Dr Pewaukee, WI 53072 262-691-7113 Do you have any plans around Pewaukee WI for the weekend? Maybe you and some friends and are taking the boat up to the lake. Maybe you’ll be having a lot of … Read more
We live in such a disposable society. It’s amazing all the stuff we throw away. New stuff comes out so fast, we just toss the old and move on. In the old days people were real sticklers about taking care of their things. If something got lost or ruined by neglect, tough – they had … Read more
Nowadays, everyone in Pewaukee, WI is paying more at the gas pump. For some families in the greater Waukesha area, it adds up to several hundred dollars every month. That’s got to come out of the budget somewhere. Throughout North America, people are putting off buying a new car. They plan on keeping their old … Read more
So what is the most distracting food to have in the car while driving around Pewaukee? Is it: A Hamburger; Coffee; A Soft Drink, or Gummy Bears? Well, you may be surprised to learn that all but the gummy bears are in the top ten most distracting foods when you are driving, but if you … Read more
We’re going to be talking about the ethics of automotive repair. It seems like news outlets really like hit-and-run reporting; they hit everyone from groceries stores to retail to physicians. And the Pewaukee automotive service and repair industry hasn’t been given a pass either. Unfortunately, every profession in Pewaukee has some bad actors that hurt … Read more
If you’re reading this article, then you are probably a WI driver that cares about your car and how it runs. Even though you care, there is still that moment of dread when your service technician tells you the manufacturer recommends some additional service. Your heart beats a little faster, your blood pressure rises. You … Read more
Did you know that today’s cars carry more computer power than the Apollo 121 Lunar Module that landed on the moon in 1969? New cars have as many as 12 networked computers and over five miles (eight kilometers) of wiring. In fact, for the last decade or so, computers have been controlling about 85% of … Read more
So you love our job, and your family life is great: You have achieved balance. But can you the same for your wheels? You can tell if your tires are out of balance by vibrations at higher speeds. If one of the front tires is out, you feel the vibration in the steering wheel. If … Read more
On Sunday Nelsons Automotive of Pewaukee had the pleasure of donating 10 backpacks complete with all the school supplies needed to help families in need, get their kids back to school this fall. River Glen Church in Waukesha is attempting to fill the bus that I’m standing next to and need your help. The cost of purchasing … Read more