Jim Nelson 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
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
Power steering is standard on nearly every car and truck these days. Now there are some exotic, new types of power steering systems, but for the most part, the heart of the system is a pump that’s driven by a belt powered by the engine. The pump generates boost that assists you as you steer … Read more
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
Every Pewaukee car owner who has taken their car in for an oil change has been told that their engine air filter’s dirty. Here’s what goes into the determination of when to change the filter: First, your Sedan owner’s manual will have a recommendation of when to change the filter. Second, a visual inspection by … Read more
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
When your Sedan breaks down, or just needs some routine service, you might get a little nervous. Your car’s so important to your life in Sussex, you need to back on the road as soon as possible – with the problem fixed right the first time. If you’ve ever checked into some of the technician … Read more
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
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
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