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Here’s a typical scenario: you are driving down the street and a squirrel darts out in front of you and you stomp on your brakes. Many things happen behind the scenes. One important factor: your brake pads did their job. The brake pads contacted and applied pressure and friction to the brake rotor. Imagine trying …

Is your car ready for the winter roads? Before you head out in deep snow and icy roads, make sure your vehicle’s four wheel drive system is ready for the challenge. Drivers in Mukwonago often use four wheel drive more frequently during the winter months than the summer. When your vehicle is sliding on slippery …

From Black Friday shopping to hanging lights, families in Wisconsin have started preparing for the holiday season. We hope you enjoy this season and spend quality time with the people you love during the holidays. If your holiday plans involve travel, make sure your vehicle can handle the demands of the road before you leave. …

Motor oil runs through the engine, providing critical lubrication to keep the components safe. If you wait too long to change your oil, the components are at greater risk for wear and tear from the heat and friction in the engine. But how do you know when it is time to change your oil? First, …

Temperatures are starting to drop in Wisconsin. Are you ready for the cold? The next time you grab a jacket as you leave the house, ask yourself if you’ve done the same for your vehicle. Instead of bundling up for winter weather, your vehicle relies on antifreeze. Like the perfect coat, antifreeze makes sure your …

October is Fall Car Care Month across the country. In recognition, we’re offering you an opportunity to review your car care habits and get your vehicle ready for fall weather! Is your car ready for Fall? Fall has officially come to Mukwonago, and with it comes unpredictable weather. As Fall Car Care Month, October is …

When the rain starts falling in Mukwonago, you trust that your wiper blades will keep your windshield clear so you can see the road. The key to staying safe this fall is checking your wiper blades before the first storm. To test your wiper blades, run the windshield washer fluid in your vehicle. If the …

Fall is in the air! As temperature drop and rain and snow start appearing in Mukwonago’s weather forecast, take the time to make sure your tires can handle the changing conditions. First, check your tire pressure. As an estimate, for every 10 degrees that the temperature drops, your tires will lose about 1 psi of …

At S&S Research, we are committed to giving a helping hand to those in need. Yes, we fix cars, but our work goes deeper than that. When we offer inspections for your family vehicle, our experienced technicians are helping you stay safe on the roads in Mukwonago. By thoroughly inspecting the components in your vehicle, …

Coolant, also known as antifreeze, is responsible for preventing your engine from overheating. It flows through the cooling system to collect and transfer heat out of the engine. Fluid is cooled with the radiator then cycles back through the engine to repeat the process. Over time, coolant becomes old, used, and corroded. If left as …