Jim Nelson Today we’re going to be talking about serpentine belts for our Pewaukee WI customers. Let’s start by talking about the accessories that are driven by the serpentine belt. First is the alternator. That’s the device that makes electricity to power the vehicle and recharge the battery. Then there’s the air conditioning compressor that makes cool … Read more
This fuel saving tip is so simple, no one from here to Sussex will believe it. It has to do with your gas cap. The first thing is to make sure it’s screwed on tight. If it’s loose, gas vapor will be constantly leaking out; wasted gas. And air will get in and that can … Read more
Today we want to talk about timing belts. They’re something that many Pewaukee drivers don’t know much about and yet your vehicle won’t run if it’s broken – and it could cause many thousands of dollars damage if it does break. A broken timing belt is usually a tale of woe. Even though timing belt … Read more
Brakes really aren’t optional equipment. And taking care of them isn’t optional either. A regular brake inspection is on every car’s maintenance schedule. An inspection will check your brake system and let you know if there are any problems. Of course, if you’re having trouble with your brakes, get your car into a Pewaukee or … Read more
If you’re a quart low in your SUV, there isn’t enough motor oil to lubricate your engine properly. The extra friction causes drag that reduces fuel economy while you’re driving around the Waukesha area. The same goes for dirty oil; it doesn’t reduce friction properly. The result is you get to watch those numbers at … Read more
Before the recession hit, the median age for cars in the Pewaukee WI area (zip code: 53072) was over nine years. And two-thirds had over 75,000 miles. At Nelsons Automotive of Pewaukee we hear reports that those numbers continue to rise. If you have a high-mileage vehicle in the Waukesha area, bring it in for … Read more
Don’t you hate it when you hear that squeal from under the hood? It usually means there is a problem with the serpentine belt. The serpentine belt powers a lot of engine accessories. It runs the alternator-which charges the battery, the water pump-which cools the engine, the air conditioning and the power steering pump. All … Read more
This beautiful car had a noise that drove the owner crazy. They bought new tires and had them rebalanced and rotated but the hum remained unchanged. After a complete inspection by our certified master technician we determined the rear differential had an internal bearing failure. We replaced it with a Mercedes remanufactured unit and life … Read more
At AutoNetTV we love doughnuts. So let’s pretend you have three doughnuts right in front of your for our discussion of upsizing wheels and tires. Hey, don’t eat them now – your going to need them later. Many people want to accessorize their car – you know, make it theirs. One of the easiest ways … Read more
Today at Nelsons Automotive of Pewaukee we want to talk with you about a very important safety issue. This automotive safety warning is coming from a very unusual source: fire fighting experts. You’ve probably heard of E-85 gasoline being offered in the Waukesha area. Some newer vehicle models are specifically built to run on E-85 … Read more