The primary job of the serpentine belt is to provide critical traction to spin the accessories. As the belt wears it loses some of its grip and the accessories may not spin at optimal speeds. For example, if your alternator doesn’t spin fast enough, the battery will not completely recharge while you’re driving and you … Read more
One thing all Pewaukee drivers can do to extend the life of their battery is to keep it clean. A greasy, dirty battery holds in damaging heat. Same goes for removing corrosion from the terminals. Nelsons Automotive of Pewaukee can help maintain your battery. Allowing your battery to be deeply depleted – like from using … Read more
Your brake pads are the critical parts that rub against the rotor (or disc) to slow and stop your auto. They eventually wear down. When your pads are worn too much, they won’t stop your vehicle as well. When the friction material is worn away, metal parts of the pad are exposed and you’ll hear … Read more
Tires are a significant purchase so knowing when tires should be replaced is important for Pewaukee motorists. Tires will just wear out with normal use. The depth of the tread on your tire determines how well it will stop, start and steer – especially in wet conditions. 4/32th of an inch of tire tread is … Read more
Air quality has certainly become a hot issue in our modern Pewaukee world. We install air filters on our ventilation systems and in our vacuum cleaners. There’s a filter that cleans the air going into our Sedan’s engine — so why not one for the air in the passenger compartment? Foreign and domestic vehicle manufacturers … Read more
A generation ago, Pewaukee drivers seemed to be more inclined to keep their vehicle’s preventive maintenance on schedule. One reason for this may be that vehicles back then were a lot less reliable than they are today. Having your Sedan in to your Pewaukee shop every year or two for repairs seemed to be a … Read more
Service to a vehicle’s power steering system is an important part of preventive maintenance for wise Pewaukee car owners. This system provides power to the steering wheel so you can turn it with ease. Without power steering, all of the power to turn your Sedan’s wheels would have to come from you. The central element of most … Read more
A vehicle’s suspension system is tough. It can last for years and tens of thousands of miles for Pewaukee drivers. But it can be damaged quickly by hitting a pothole, curb or rock, and it can wear more quickly if you frequently drive off-road or on bumpy roads. A workhorse vehicle — one that hauls … Read more
Remember snow tires? They were basically just regular tires with big, knobby lugs to get them through deep snow. They were loud and rode hard, and Pewaukee drivers couldn’t wait to get them off the car. Then along came television advertisements for “all-season” radials. WI car owners ran out and bought some and we thought … Read more
Knowing how their engine works can help Pewaukee motorists make informed decisions about car care and prevent expensive repairs to their vehicles. This is especially true when it comes to timing belts. An engine’s power is generated in the cylinders. Inside the cylinder is a piston that moves up and down while the engine is … Read more