Jim Nelson We all know that under inflated tires wear out more quickly. Under-inflation is also a major cause of tire failure. More flats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances are all results of under-inflated tires. It’s hard to tell when a radial tire is under-inflated. If your manufacturer recommends 35 pounds of pressure, your tire … Read more
There are a number of factors that contribute to the high nighttime accident rate in the greater Waukesha area, things like drowsy driving and a higher rate of impaired driving. Without a doubt, visibility is a major contributor. Let’s focus on visibility… It’s said that 90 percent of our driving decisions are based on what … Read more
Ever heard the sad tale of a staggering repair bill from a broken timing belt? Bad news. Let’s take a lesson from their woes and remember to think about our timing belt. First, let’s review what a timing belt does. The top part of the engine, over the cylinders is called the cylinder head. The … Read more
This is what your VW / Audi 1.8L looks like after tear down when your water pump and timing belt are not replaced at the correct maintenance intervals. This poor soul bent most of the 20 intake valves and 8 exhaust valves and it all happened in a matter of minuets. When your service … Read more
Let’s talk about alternative fuel vehicles. In their quest to reduce the use of fossil fuels and harmful exhaust emissions to our Pewaukee environment, automakers will have a number of alternatives for us very soon. For instance, Flex Fuel vehicles are already available in the Waukesha area. Flex Fuel vehicles can run on gasoline or … Read more
You may know that all 2008 model year and newer cars, mini-vans and light trucks in Pewaukee come with a tire pressure monitoring system. Many slightly older vehicles around Pewaukee have these systems as well. A tire pressure monitoring system – called TPMS – consists of sensors on each wheel that measure tire pressure. If … Read more
What is a cabin air filter? Is it: A. A filter for your Pewaukee house? B. A fresh, piney scent? C. A filter for the passenger compartment of your car? Clever you, it’s C. A cabin air filter cleans the outside air before it comes into the passenger compartment. It filters out common Pewaukee air … Read more
When was the last time you used a key to open your door? Lack of use and lack of maintenance is the two main reasons why at Nelsons Automotive Of Pewaukee we find that a large percentage of cars we service have seized door lock cylinders. Now you ask why that is important, when all I … Read more
When your car breaks down in the Pewaukee WI area, or just needs some routine service, it can make you a little nervous. Because your car’s so important to your life, you need to be back on the road as soon as possible. And, with the problem fixed right the first time. We’ve been checking … Read more
Myths passed around our Pewaukee WI community start with a grain of evidence and are then built up with a lot of imagination and very elastic logic. And the internet is a breeding ground for automotive myths. Some bloggers recall the SUVs of yesteryear and declare their modern decedents to be virtually maintenance free and … Read more