Category Archives: Maintenance

If you’ve ever been driving around Pewaukee and had a headlamp go out, you’ve probably just wanted to replace the bad bulb. If your car uses halogen headlamps, they dim over time. So if you just put in one, they … Continue reading →

You know, at Nelsons Automotive of Pewaukee we get a lot of people asking about how to prepare their car for a trip. That’s a big deal. You could be driving through mountains and deserts in some pretty lonely areas … Continue reading →

We live such busy lives nowadays: work, social events, running the kids all over Pewaukee. Some days it’s all we can do to keep track of everywhere we need to be. That’s why you’ve gotta be organized. Lists, PDA, calendar- … Continue reading →

Nothing in your engine workers harder than your oil. With hundreds of moving parts, and thousands of explosions every minute, it’s no wonder that engine oil needs to be changed frequently! You’ve probably heard the old rule of thumb: Change … Continue reading →

Today we’re going to be talking about serpentine belts for our Pewaukee WI customers. Let’s start by talking about the accessories that are driven by the serpentine belt. First is the alternator. That’s the device that makes electricity to power … Continue reading →

Before the recession hit, the median age for cars in the Pewaukee WI area (zip code: 53072) was over nine years. And two-thirds had over 75,000 miles. At Nelsons Automotive of Pewaukee we hear reports that those numbers continue to … Continue reading →

When your car breaks down in the Pewaukee WI area, or just needs some routine service, it can make you a little nervous. Because your car’s so important to your life, you need to be back on the road as … Continue reading →

Myths passed around our Pewaukee WI community start with a grain of evidence and are then built up with a lot of imagination and very elastic logic. And the internet is a breeding ground for automotive myths. Some bloggers recall … Continue reading →