Jim Nelson Hello Pewaukee drivers, let’s talk about batteries. Car batteries are just like any rechargeable battery. They will eventually wear out and die. If you are shopping for a new battery in Pewaukee, here’s some auto advice to help you. There are two measurements to consider when purchasing a new battery: cold cranking amps and reserve … Read more
When your experienced Nelsons Automotive of Pewaukee tech technician changes your oil, he will also inspect your air filter. You shouldn’t need a new filter at every oil change, but you will need to change it regularly. Heed your service advisor’s auto advice if they tell you to change your filter. It’s not pricey, and … Read more
The exhaust system on a vehicle is more complex than most Pewaukee car owners realize. It contains everything from old-fashioned pipes and clamps to sophisticated computers and sensors. All WI folks know a properly functioning exhaust system is good for the environment, but sometimes we forget that a damaged exhaust system can be deadly. That’s … Read more
The team at Nelsons Automotive of Pewaukee in Pewaukee and WI car owners are all talking fuel economy right now. Better gas mileage. Fewer emissions. Pewaukee car owners want to save the environment and their pocketbooks. And we all know—or should know—that preventive maintenance will help maximize MPG. But is there something more Pewaukee car … Read more
There are a lot of things in life that Pewaukee residents have to do on a regular basis. We wash dishes every day, do our laundry and mow our lawns every week, and pay the bills every month. We should go to our Pewaukee dentist twice a year and see our doctor for a check-up … Read more
Have you ever noticed that your auto manufacturer has a schedule in your owner’s manual for what is called “severe service” maintenance? Let’s define what severe driving conditions aren’t: The easiest driving a vehicle experiences is traveling on the interstate for twenty miles or more at a constant rate of 65 miles per hour … Read more
Your browser does not support video The drive train in your vehicle includes all the critical components that transfer power from the transmission to the wheels. Those components differ depending on what type of vehicle you drive, namely, front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive, all-wheel drive or four-wheel drive. The preventive maintenance your driveshaft needs will also … Read more
Your browser does not support video Part of the engineering that goes into designing a vehicle is testing the components to ensure that they meet durability and safety standards. Because of this, manufacturers have a good idea as to how long the parts in your vehicle will last under normal driving conditions. For this reason, … Read more
Your browser does not support video There is a clear and vocal demand in Pewaukee and nationally for a reduction in air pollution and our dependence on fossil fuels. This is what is driving the WI market for alternative fuel vehicles. There are a number of these vehicles on Brookfield area roads today, and many … Read more
Your browser does not support video Our vehicles are not massage chairs. While we may enjoy a good vibration in an overstuffed recliner, us Pewaukee auto owners generally want as smooth a ride as possible in our vehicles. One way to achieve this is to keep a vehicle’s wheels in balance. When a tire is … Read more