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Precision Repair for Your Audi R8: Addressing Oil Pump Drive Shaft O-Ring Leaks at Nelson’s Automotive of Pewaukee
Owning a 2012 Audi R8 Quattro Coupe with its exhilarating V10-5.2L (BUJ) engine is a statement of passion for performance and engineering excellence. This high-performance machine, with its 423 horsepower, is designed to thrill, but even the finest vehicles require meticulous care to maintain their peak condition. At Nelson’s Automotive of Pewaukee, we recently had…
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Nelson’s Automotive of Pewaukee Tackles Timing Chain Actuator Issue on a 2015 Mercedes GL450 with 4.7L Twin-Turbo V8
When a 2015 Mercedes GL450 rolled into Nelson’s Automotive of Pewaukee, it came with a telltale sign of trouble: a rattling noise at startup. This luxury SUV, powered by a robust 4.7L twin-turbo V8 engine, is built for performance and refinement. The team at Nelson’s quickly diagnosed the issue—a worn timing chain actuator—and got to…
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Engine Replacement Spotlight: Nelson’s Automotive of Pewaukee Rescues a 2018 Porsche Macan from Catastrophic Engine Failure
The 2018 Porsche Macan is a compact luxury SUV that masterfully blends sporty performance with everyday practicality, making it a standout in Porsche’s lineup. Powered by a 3.0L twin-turbo V6 engine—found in the Macan S and GTS trims—this vehicle delivers an exhilarating driving experience with 340 horsepower (or 348 hp in the GTS) and 339…
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Professional Auto Maintenance at Nelsons Automotive of Pewaukee: Battery Testing
The simple fact is that 70% of car batteries fail within 4 years. They just need to be replaced when they are no longer able to hold a full charge. Batteries are a big ticket item for most Pewaukee auto owners and it’s tempting to put off buying a new one as long as possible.…
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Nelsons Automotive of Pewaukee Auto Service and Maintenance Videos: Signs of An Alignment Problem
When properly aligned, all of your wheels are pointed in the same direction. Your vehicle will track true and handle the way it is designed. Brookfield auto owners often associate our wheels being “knocked” out of alignment with an event like an accident, hitting a pothole, curb or some other object. While these can certainly…
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Automotive Guide for Pewaukee: Making Your A/C System Last Longer
Pewaukee drivers know that if their air conditioning system isn’t making cool air like it used to, there is a problem. It may be as simple as adding more of the right kind of refrigerant. Your A/C requires special compressor oil, which circulates through the system along with the refrigerant, to lubricate and protect pricey…
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Recent Posts
- Precision Repair for Your Audi R8: Addressing Oil Pump Drive Shaft O-Ring Leaks at Nelson’s Automotive of Pewaukee
- Nelson’s Automotive of Pewaukee Tackles Timing Chain Actuator Issue on a 2015 Mercedes GL450 with 4.7L Twin-Turbo V8
- Engine Replacement Spotlight: Nelson’s Automotive of Pewaukee Rescues a 2018 Porsche Macan from Catastrophic Engine Failure
- Professional Auto Maintenance at Nelsons Automotive of Pewaukee: Battery Testing
- Nelsons Automotive of Pewaukee Auto Service and Maintenance Videos: Signs of An Alignment Problem