Jim Nelson Our cars have to operate in a wide range of Pewaukee, WI temperatures and our engine coolant must be able to perform ‘no matter what’. Think for a moment about the environment where the coolant works. Very hot, high pressure, corrosive… And all the while, it has to protect the components of the cooling system … Read more
Like everything automotive, there have been great strides in headlight technology in recent years. We can all drive more safely at night because of it. Good headlights improve visibility down the road, enabling you to see farther. They also improve your peripheral vision, helping you to see the sides more clearly. The more you can … Read more
The function of the fuel filter is pretty self-explanatory. It filters your fuel. The fuel filter is in the fuel line somewhere in between the fuel tank and the engine. Both gas and diesel vehicles around Pewaukee WI use fuel filters. For more information about your fuel filter, visit Nelsons Automotive of Pewaukee or come … Read more
The government mandates a lot of equipment on cars for the Pewaukee WI area: emission devices and control computers; safety equipment like airbags; and crash worthiness requirements. All of this is great for the motoring public in Pewaukee WI, but it does add quite a bit to the price of a new car. Because new … Read more
/> Looking at getting some new tires? The choices at Sussex tire stores can be a little overwhelming. Suppose you have an SUV and are trying to decide between all season tires or some that are also rated for off-highway. Do you get off the payment on the outskirts of Sussex more than most? … Read more
Is your car sometimes hard to start on an early Pewaukee morning? When you turn the key, does it hesitate or stutter? If so, the problem could be the result of a dirty fuel system. Your car’s fuel system starts with the air filter and ends in the top of your engine. Over time, different … Read more
Every car in Pewaukee WI is at risk for theft. So it’s up to us to make our cars a less appealing target and more of a challenge – hopefully sending potential thieves to look elsewhere. The National Insurance Crime Bureau recommends a layered approach to protecting vehicles: Common sense Visible and audible devices Immobilizing … Read more
/> Weight is the enemy of fuel economy. Everyone from here to Waukesha knows this makes sense. Some of us in the Waukesha area carry a bunch of unnecessary weight, and I’m not talkin’ what you see in the mirror. Guys; sports equipment and tools. Ladies; well, just take a look around the passenger … Read more
/> Today’s Nelsons Automotive of Pewaukee post focuses on using the proper fluids for your vehicle. Big advances in automotive technology have lead to the development of high-tech fluids to keep pace. Some because of engineering advances and others, advances in the materials used to build Sedan automotive systems. A simple example of this … Read more
/> Many Pewaukee drivers have been hearing about new advances in power steering technology, specifically, electric power steering. Some very high-end cars have been featuring electric power steering for a few years. An electric motor directly provides the power assist to make steering easier. Undoubtedly we’ll see much more of this in Pewaukee as … Read more