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Nelsons Automotive of Pewaukee Tire Safety: Washington vs. Lincoln
Welcome to the Nelsons Automotive of Pewaukee automotive blog. Today, let’s talk about the effect of tire tread depth on braking. When talking about stopping power, most Pewaukee and Waukesha motorists tend to focus on our brakes. But our tires are where the rubber meets the road. So having good brakes isn’t enough. Safe Waukesha…
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Give Your Engine Clean Fuel With A New Fuel Filter From Nelsons Automotive of Pewaukee
Your Sedan requires plenty of clean fuel to run. If your fuel contains contaminants, your fuel injectors will eventually become clogged up. When this happens, your Sedan engine may not get the proper amount of fuel at the correct pressure to run at peak performance. This hurts fuel economy and performance as you drive around…
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Brookfield Safety Systems: Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Flats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances can all be the result of Brookfield motorists driving around on under-inflated tires. Admittedly, it’s hard to tell when a radial tire is under-inflated. If your manufacturer recommends 35 pounds of pressure, your Sedan tire’s considered significantly under inflated at 26 pounds. The tire may not look…
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Clean Fuel Equals Clean Performance For Pewaukee Drivers
Hello, Pewaukee car owners. Let’s talk fuel filters. Fuel filters clean the dirt, dust and debris out of your fuel. Both gasoline and diesel-powered engines have them. The fuel filter is located in the fuel line between the fuel tank and the engine. Pewaukee motorists don’t need to filter their fuel because it has lots…
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Check Your Shocks and Struts at Nelsons Automotive of Pewaukee
Today we’re talking about shocks and struts. They’re so easy to forget about because they last so long and wear out so slowly. But your shocks are really responsible for keeping your tires on the road – so they’re very important. Without shocks, your wheels would be bouncing over bumps and lifting in corners. The…
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Keeping Your Engine Cool In Pewaukee, WI
The cooling system keeps WI car owners’s engines from overheating while they are driving around Pewaukee, Waukesha and Sussex. Its job is to move heat away from the engine. Let’s talk about the various components of the system and how they make this happen. The radiator is the part most Pewaukee drivers associate with the…
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