You may have found yourself in the following situation: You go to get your oil changed and the service adviser at Nelsons Automotive of Pewaukee recommends you get a new engine air filter. You say yes, but because you didn’t know what an air filter is or what it does, but you were too embarrassed … Read more
If you are wondering why your fuel economy has dropped recently, it is not because your car has something wrong with it, instead, it is because of the change that occurs every winter in the additives used in making gasoline. Specifically, the amount of butane added which is part of controlling the fuels “Reid Vapor … Read more
/> Have you ever gone to Brookfield to listen to an orchestra? The musicians take the stage early and tune their instruments. Each individual instrument must be in tune, but the critical thing is for the entire orchestra to be in tune with each other. That’s why they tune up together. Now this is … Read more
All modern vehicles come with fuel injection systems, so it’s a topic we all need to know something about. All new cars and trucks sold in Pewaukee, WI over the last 30 years or so have come with fuel injection systems. The fuel injector is a valve that delivers the gas or diesel fuel to … Read more
/> A lot of gas is wasted in the Sussex area by dirty fuel delivery systems. Let’s start at the tank. The gas tank gathers dirt, rust and sediment over the years. That’s why there’s a fuel filter to clean the fuel after it leaves the tank. A dirty filter will rob the engine … Read more
The price of gas has got everyone talking. It seems that people who need a bigger vehicle to carry family and gear, or provide four wheel drive, are especially hit hard. That is why we thought it would be good to review some things that anyone can do to improve fuel economy. First let’s start … 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
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
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
There are a surprising number of small, inexpensive parts that can lead to expensive engine damage when they fail. It doesn’t seem right. Fortunately a lot of those things can be taken care of in routine maintenance. They may not be easy to remember, because it is a long list, but your service center at … Read more