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  • Diesel Maintenance For WI

    At Nelsons Automotive of Pewaukee we hear from a lot of people who are excited about the new diesel engines that will soon be available in passenger cars and SUV’s. But our WI friends are often curious about the preventive maintenance requirements. People may not know that diesel engines have long been used extensively in…

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  • Using Proper Fluids In Your SUV Or Other Vehicle

    Today Nelsons Automotive of Pewaukee is talking about the proper fluids for your vehicle. It’s become more complicated with changes in automotive design and manufacturing. It’s not that people in WI are confused as much as they don’t realize how much things have changed in recent years. If you have questions about the fluids in…

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  • Tire Rotation and Balancing

    Tires do a lot of work. They transfer engine power and braking forces to the road; they handle steering control; and they cushion all those bumps and jolts. They also support the entire weight of the vehicle, including you and your passengers. With such critical work to do, you want your tires to do their…

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  • Keys to Long Lasting Vehicle

    New cars cost so much these days. Add financing and insurance and, well a new vehicle may not seem so attractive. A lot of Pewaukee, WI people are hoping to make their cars last a lot longer. The good news is that with the current state of automotive engineering and manufacture, there’s no reason a…

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  • Keeping Your Car Young in Pewaukee

    We live in such a disposable society here in Pewaukee and Brookfield. It’s amazing all the stuff we throw away. New stuff comes out so fast, we just toss the old and move on. It seems like when we were kids, our parents were real sticklers about taking care of our stuff. You know, hang…

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  • The Harm In Skipping An Oil Change For Pewaukee Drivers

    People in Pewaukee have been hearing a lot about higher oil change intervals these days. Maybe you’re wondering: What are the key issues? Some new vehicle manufacturers in Pewaukee are now recommending much higher oil change intervals than they have in the past. As much as 5,000 to 8,000 miles or more. This practice came…

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