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E-85 Fuel Safety Advice From Nelsons Automotive of Pewaukee
Today at Nelsons Automotive of Pewaukee we want to talk with you about a very important safety issue. This automotive safety warning is coming from a very unusual source: fire fighting experts. You’ve probably heard of E-85 gasoline being offered in the Waukesha area. Some newer vehicle models are specifically built to run on E-85…
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System
We all know that under inflated tires wear out more quickly. Under-inflation is also a major cause of tire failure. More flats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances are all results of under-inflated tires. It’s hard to tell when a radial tire is under-inflated. If your manufacturer recommends 35 pounds of pressure, your tire…
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Nighttime Visibility In Waukesha
There are a number of factors that contribute to the high nighttime accident rate in the greater Waukesha area, things like drowsy driving and a higher rate of impaired driving. Without a doubt, visibility is a major contributor. Let’s focus on visibility… It’s said that 90 percent of our driving decisions are based on what…
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Timing Belt
Ever heard the sad tale of a staggering repair bill from a broken timing belt? Bad news. Let’s take a lesson from their woes and remember to think about our timing belt. First, let’s review what a timing belt does. The top part of the engine, over the cylinders is called the cylinder head. The…
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What happens when your timing belt breaks on your Audi A4
This is what your VW / Audi 1.8L looks like after tear down when your water pump and timing belt are not replaced at the correct maintenance intervals. This poor soul bent most of the 20 intake valves and 8 exhaust valves and it all happened in a matter of minuets. When your service…
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Alternative Fuel Vehicles In Pewaukee WI
Let’s talk about alternative fuel vehicles. In their quest to reduce the use of fossil fuels and harmful exhaust emissions to our Pewaukee environment, automakers will have a number of alternatives for us very soon. For instance, Flex Fuel vehicles are already available in the Waukesha area. Flex Fuel vehicles can run on gasoline or…
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