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Brake Service
Brakes really aren’t optional equipment. And taking care of them isn’t optional either. A regular brake inspection is on every car’s maintenance schedule. An inspection will check your brake system and let you know if there are any problems. Of course, if you’re having trouble with your brakes, get your car into a Pewaukee or
Fuel Saving Tip: Dirty Oil In Your Pewaukee SUV
If you’re a quart low in your SUV, there isn’t enough motor oil to lubricate your engine properly. The extra friction causes drag that reduces fuel economy while you’re driving around the Waukesha area. The same goes for dirty oil; it doesn’t reduce friction properly. The result is you get to watch those numbers at
Maintenance for High Mileage Vehicles In Pewaukee WI
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 rise. If you have a high-mileage vehicle in the Waukesha area, bring it in for
Serpentine Belt Replacement
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
Mercedes E350 Gets its hum removed.
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
Upsizing Wheels and Tires
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
E-85 Fuel Safety Advice From Nelsons Automotive of Pewaukee
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
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
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
Nighttime Visibility In Waukesha
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
Timing Belt
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
