Jim Nelson Owning a 2012 Audi R8 Quattro Coupe with its exhilarating V10-5.2L (BUJ) engine is a statement of passion for performance and engineering excellence. This high-performance machine, with its 423 horsepower, is designed to thrill, but even the finest vehicles require meticulous care to maintain their peak condition. At Nelson’s Automotive of Pewaukee, we recently had … Read more
When a 2015 Mercedes GL450 rolled into Nelson’s Automotive of Pewaukee, it came with a telltale sign of trouble: a rattling noise at startup. This luxury SUV, powered by a robust 4.7L twin-turbo V8 engine, is built for performance and refinement. The team at Nelson’s quickly diagnosed the issue—a worn timing chain actuator—and got to … Read more
The 2018 Porsche Macan is a compact luxury SUV that masterfully blends sporty performance with everyday practicality, making it a standout in Porsche’s lineup. Powered by a 3.0L twin-turbo V6 engine—found in the Macan S and GTS trims—this vehicle delivers an exhilarating driving experience with 340 horsepower (or 348 hp in the GTS) and 339 … Read more
The simple fact is that 70% of car batteries fail within 4 years. They just need to be replaced when they are no longer able to hold a full charge. Batteries are a big ticket item for most Pewaukee auto owners and it’s tempting to put off buying a new one as long as possible. … Read more
When properly aligned, all of your wheels are pointed in the same direction. Your vehicle will track true and handle the way it is designed. Brookfield auto owners often associate our wheels being “knocked” out of alignment with an event like an accident, hitting a pothole, curb or some other object. While these can certainly … Read more
Pewaukee drivers know that if their air conditioning system isn’t making cool air like it used to, there is a problem. It may be as simple as adding more of the right kind of refrigerant. Your A/C requires special compressor oil, which circulates through the system along with the refrigerant, to lubricate and protect pricey … Read more
When properly aligned, all of your wheels are pointed in the same direction. Your vehicle will track true and handle the way it is designed. Pewaukee auto owners often associate our wheels being “knocked” out of alignment with an event like a major accident, hitting a pothole, curb or some other object. While these can … Read more
There are several essential factors that go into how often Pewaukee auto owners should replace their wiper blades. Of course, the more you use your wipers, the faster the blades will wear out – especially if you use them on an icy windshield. Whether it’s a lot of bugs and road grime from WI freeway driving or lots … Read more
The timing belt in your engine controls the opening and closing of the intake and exhaust valves. Pewaukee drivers need to replace it on a schedule to avoid failure. Timing belts are very challenging to get to, requiring quite a bit of labor to access. Timing belt replacement is one of the more expensive maintenance … Read more
Most car makers recommend an interval for an air conditioning system inspection. The examination uncovers leaks, worn hoses and assesses the condition of the other components. Environmental laws in some areas require leaks to be corrected before refrigerant can be added. Also some parts manufacturers require other components to be replaced along with certain failed … Read more