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Nelsons Automotive of Pewaukee Auto Maintenance Videos: Causes of Wheel Misalignment
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. Pewaukee auto owners often associate our wheels being “knocked” out of alignment with an event like a major accident, hitting a pothole, curb or some other object. While these can…
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Nelsons Automotive of Pewaukee News and Videos for Pewaukee: When to Replace Your Wiper Blades
There are several essential factors that go into how often Pewaukee auto owners should replace their wiper blades. Of course, the more you use your wipers, the faster the blades will wear out – especially if you use them on an icy windshield. Whether it’s a lot of bugs and road grime from WI freeway driving or lots…
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Vehicle Maintenance Videos by Nelsons Automotive of Pewaukee: Knowing When Your Timing Belt Should Be Replaced
The timing belt in your engine controls the opening and closing of the intake and exhaust valves. Pewaukee drivers need to replace it on a schedule to avoid failure. Timing belts are very challenging to get to, requiring quite a bit of labor to access. Timing belt replacement is one of the more expensive maintenance…
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Nelsons Automotive of Pewaukee Auto Tips and Car Care: Air Conditioning Inspection
Most car makers recommend an interval for an air conditioning system inspection. The examination uncovers leaks, worn hoses and assesses the condition of the other components. Environmental laws in some areas require leaks to be corrected before refrigerant can be added. Also some parts manufacturers require other components to be replaced along with certain failed…
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Automotive Tips from Nelsons Automotive of Pewaukee: Where Should New Tires Be Placed
When Pewaukee drivers need to replace tires, they need to know how many they should get, and on which axle they should be placed. Replacing a damaged tire may leave you with three others with significant wear, which could affect your traction control, stability control, and anti-lock brake systems. If you can’t afford to replace…
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Nelsons Automotive of Pewaukee Auto Tips and Videos: Alignment Inspection
Uneven tire wear, the auto pulling to one side or a steering wheel that is off-center are signs for Pewaukee drivers that their wheels may be out of alignment. When doing an alignment inspection, the tech will review your tires for uneven wear as well as suspension and steering parts for signs of wear or…
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