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  • Commitment to Make Your Sedan Last At Nelsons Automotive of Pewaukee

    For advice on how to make your Sedan last longer, visit us at Nelsons Automotive of Pewaukee N49W22900 Commerce Center Dr Pewaukee, WI 53072 262-691-7113 These days many people in the Brookfield area are really committed to making their cars last a long time. First thing: you’ve got to start with what you’ve got. It’d…

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  • Tire Tread Depth for Pewaukee WI

    So, when are your tires actually worn out? This is a question a lot of us in Pewaukee WI ask ourselves. For many, the answer is ‘when they no longer pass a safety inspection’. But waiting that long can have a serious impact on your safety. The U.S. Federal government doesn’t have any laws for…

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  • Fuel Filter Replacement

    You would never like to drink a glass of mud, right? Well, your car feels the same way. It needs a steady supply of clean fuel in order to run well and deliver good fuel economy. The fuel filter’s job is to clean dirt and rust out of the fuel before it gets to your…

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  • Nelsons Automotive of Pewaukee Often Asked About Premium vs. Regular Gas

    People in Pewaukee WI often ask the question: “Will using premium gas make my car run better?” The answer is simple. But first, let’s talk about what exactly premium gasoline is. Different grades of gasoline have different octane ratings. Regular gasoline has the lowest octane rating and premium the highest. Most gas stations around Pewaukee…

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  • On Board Diagnostics For Pewaukee Motorists

    Some motorists are confused by Nelsons Automotive of Pewaukee charges for diagnostic services for a vehicle repair. Many services at Nelsons Automotive of Pewaukee and other Wisconsin automotive repair shops include diagnostic fees. When you take your laptop into a Brookfield computer repair shop for a problem you’ll likely have to leave a deposit for…

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  • “Power Steering: Keep Headed in the Right Direction”

    Power steering is standard on nearly every car and truck these days. Now there are some exotic, new types of power steering systems, but for the most part, the heart of the system is a pump that’s driven by a belt powered by the engine. The pump generates boost that assists you as you steer…

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