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Nelsons Automotive of Pewaukee News and Videos for Pewaukee: Serpentine Belt Tensioner
The serpentine belt tensioner applies pressure to the serpentine belt, maintaining ideal tension to drive the accessories like the alternator and A/C compressor. The service life of the belt tensioner is the same as the belt itself, so they should always be replaced together. A worn tensioner inhibits the accessories from spinning properly, leading to…
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Nelsons Automotive of Pewaukee Car Care News and Information: Serpentine Belt Overview
Your serpentine belt drives essential engine accessories like your alternator, air conditioning compressor, and power steering. In some cars it may also power the power brakes or water pump. The serpentine belt is powered by the engine and winds around pulleys and the accessories. Some automobiles have two serpentine belts. The serpentine belt, the belt tensioner (which…
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The Nelsons Automotive of Pewaukee Guide for Pewaukee Drivers: Wiper Blade Options
Wiper blades are critically important to Pewaukee drivers for good driving visibility and safety. When it’s time to replace your wiper blades, there are a number of different wiper blade designs and grades. Pewaukee motorists should always use at least the design or grade that came with their vehicle. If you live in WI where…
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Nelsons Automotive of Pewaukee Auto Service and Maintenance Videos: When to Replace a Damaged Tire
Repair or Replace? That’s a question Pewaukee car owners ask when they have tire damage. Some punctures cannot be repaired because of their size or location. Punctures larger than a quarter of an inch are considered too large to be safely fixed. Punctures in the sidewall or near the shoulders may not be able to…
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The Nelsons Automotive of Pewaukee Guide for Pewaukee Drivers: Serpentine Belt System Wear
The primary job of the serpentine belt is to provide critical traction to spin the accessories. As the belt wears it loses some of its grip and the accessories may not spin at optimal speeds. For example, if your alternator doesn’t spin fast enough, the battery will not completely recharge while you’re driving and you…
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The Nelsons Automotive of Pewaukee Guide for Pewaukee Drivers: Making a Battery Last Longer
One thing all Pewaukee drivers can do to extend the life of their battery is to keep it clean. A greasy, dirty battery holds in damaging heat. Same goes for removing corrosion from the terminals. Nelsons Automotive of Pewaukee can help maintain your battery. Allowing your battery to be deeply depleted – like from using…
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