Nelsons Automotive of Pewaukee Often Asked About Premium vs. Regular Gas

People in Pewaukee WI often ask the question: “Will using premium gas make my car run better?” The answer is simple. But first, let’s talk about what exactly premium gasoline is. Different grades of gasoline have different octane ratings. Regular gasoline has the lowest octane rating and premium the highest. Most gas stations around Pewaukee … Read more

On Board Diagnostics For Pewaukee Motorists

Some motorists are confused by Nelsons Automotive of Pewaukee charges for diagnostic services for a vehicle repair. Many services at Nelsons Automotive of Pewaukee and other Wisconsin automotive repair shops include diagnostic fees. When you take your laptop into a Brookfield computer repair shop for a problem you’ll likely have to leave a deposit for … Read more

Better Service – Better Economy

The hottest Pewaukee news story may be different everyday, but there’s one topic that seems to come up over and over again – the price of gas in Pewaukee. But we’ve found several basic things that any Pewaukee vehicle owner can do to greatly reduce their gas consumption, save money, and help the Brookfield environment. … Read more

Air Conditioning Maintenance At Nelsons Automotive of Pewaukee In Pewaukee

Warm weather or cold, Pewaukee drivers still need to think about their Sedan’s air conditioning. Most Pewaukee people don’t service their air conditioning until after it fails. At Nelsons Automotive of Pewaukee, we can advise you on your vehicle manufacturer’s preventive maintenance schedules for air conditioning service, just as we do for transmission service, oil … Read more

Maintenance Free Myth

Sometimes we hear people say, “What’s up with all this maintenance stuff? Modern cars just don’t break down.” While it is true that today’s cars and trucks are extremely reliable, they are also becoming increasingly complicated and use more exotic materials than ever before. All that complexity demands higher tolerances for everything. For example, most … Read more

Tire Maintenance In Waukesha

With the recent focus in Waukesha on improving fuel economy, we’ve been told how important it is to maintain our tire pressure. Everyone in Waukesha knows that tires wear out, but we all want to make them last as long as possible because they’re fairly expensive to replace. In addition to saving gas, properly inflated … Read more

How to Know When to Change Your Oil At Nelsons Automotive of Pewaukee

Today in the Nelsons Automotive of Pewaukee auto care blog, we’re going to talk about oil change intervals. It seems that as engine technology advances, recommended oil change intervals have gotten longer for Nelsons Automotive of Pewaukee customers. High quality oil in a well-engineered Sedan engine has lead to extended intervals. But it’s also lead … Read more