S&S Automotive Incorporated

W305 S4990 Highway 83, Mukwonago, WI 53149   (VIEW MAP)

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Cold Weather Driving Tips

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Winter’s chilly temperatures, ice, snow and road salt can test your vehicle’s performance and condition to the extreme. Here are a cold weather driving few tips to consider as we head towards the chilliest months of the year here in Wisconsin: Check the battery. Starting a car in colder weather takes more energy, and a

Check Your Antifreeze Before Winter

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As temperatures are dropping across Wisconsin, it’s clear fall has arrived… with winter not far behind! Before the cold weather hits, make sure your vehicle is up for the challenge by checking its antifreeze. Antifreeze plays a critical role in your engine. It makes sure the fluids in your engine can stand up to very

The Importance of Spark Plugs

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Gas-powered cars are dependent upon their ignition system to run. Ignition systems ignite gasoline which in turn powers the motor and propels the vehicle forward. Key components of the ignition system include spark plugs and cables among other parts including, in some cases, distributors. Typically, the spark plug is the first component of an ignition

Tire Maintenance Tips

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The calendar has turned to August which means that summer has entered its home stretch and autumn is on its way… With that will come falling leaves, slick roads, and unpredictable weather, all things that affect the way your tires interact with the roads here in Mukwonago. So what does that mean to you? Tire

Warm Weather Car Care Tips

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After a long winter, the weather in Waukesha County is starting to warm up which means changes not only for your daily itinerary but for your vehicle as well. Here are a few tips on preparing your family vehicle for spring/summer: • Check the coolant levels. Make sure the engine coolant levels are at the

S/S Research is S/S Automotive

Same great auto service, maintenance, detail, fabrication, and paint and body repair… and a return to our original name of S/S Automotive! We have returned to our original naming to best reflect how we service our community. The S/S Automotive name never was gone, but we decided it was time to update and unify all

FALL CAR CARE TIPS

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It’s mid-August which means September is coming at us fast and with it comes a new season… While the fall weather here in Wisconsin can offer much in the way of scenery, it can also present some unique challenges for drivers throughout the state. As temperatures begin to fall, leaves begin to change color and

Hidden Danger: Road Salt

SS Research was recently featured in a story about the damage road salt can cause on CBS58. After a winter storm, Waukesha County Public Works will typically salt our roads to help the snow and ice melt faster. Road salt lowers water’s freezing point which makes it possible for ice to melt even in subzero

Potholes: Menace to Drivability

With winter now at its peak here in Walworth County, road conditions are currently at their most challenging. As temperatures oscillate between above freezing and below freezing the next little while, you’ll most likely begin seeing a menace potentially as dangerous as black ice or a blinding blizzard appear on our roads – potholes. Potholes

Keep it Cool!

When most drivers hear the phrase “preventative maintenance,” they probably think of getting the oil changed, replacing filters, replenishing fluids, etc. What many car owners may not realize however is that one of the most important systems that auto technicians check when performing inspections is a vehicle’s cooling system. The cooling system is not the