Category Archives: Service and Repair

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How to Order Parts for a Vehicle near Milwaukee, WI

Car Parts Order and Installation Services at Eric Von Schledorn

Do you need new parts for your car? Aren’t sure how to get the parts you need from your vehicle’s manufacturer? If you are near Milwaukee, WI, and find yourself in this predicament, order parts here at Eric Von Schledorn! From part identification to installation, our team of experts is here to help you every step of the way.

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What is Quick Lane Vehicle Service at Eric Von Schledorn?

Where to Get Efficient and Affordable Car Maintenance near Milwaukee, WI

Are you looking for efficient and affordable car maintenance near Milwaukee, WI? At Eric Von Schledorn, we offer what we call Quick Lane Vehicle Service. Designed to give you quick access to high-quality work, Quick Lane tackles the most common issues modern vehicles see, such as oil changes, brake replacements, and battery testing.

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How to Maximize the Longevity of Your Brakes

Ways You Can Make the Brakes in Your Car Last Longer

To give you the braking power you need when you need it, the brakes in your car will need to be replaced occasionally. While replacing the brakes is inevitable, you can maximize the longevity of your brakes by simply adjusting your driving habits and where you drive. Here are a few ways you can do that.

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How to Check the Oil in Your Car

Guide for Checking the Oil Level and Color in a Vehicle

Let’s face it – the oil inside your vehicle will need to get changed. In some cases, vehicles may also leak oil, which requires the driver to occasionally check the oil level. What if you never checked your oil before? Thankfully, you don’t need a professional to get your oil checked. Checking your oil is one of the easiest and quickest ways to keep tabs on the health of your vehicle and can be done right at home! Learn how to check the oil in your car here at Eric Von Schledorn.

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What maintenance should I perform on my vehicle during fall in Wisconsin?

Fall Vehicle Care and Maintenance Tips for the Milwaukee Area

Fall has arrived. This means cooler weather, bright fall colors, and fresh, crisp leaves. Another, less-publicized aspect of fall, however, is the pre-winter ritual of vehicle maintenance.

It’s important to have one’s vehicle in tip-top condition before the winter hits. This is especially important here in the Milwaukee area, where we’re beset by both the notoriously savage Wisconsin winters and, for many of us, the rigors of city driving.

What fall maintenance should one have performed on their vehicle in order to be ready for winter?

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An orange car falls asleep as the sensor malfunctions

Can a pickup sensor cause power failure in a car?

Automotive Power Failure Due to Pickup Sensor Failure

The sensor housed within a car’s pickup coil is a very important part of a car. As it helps to trigger a signal to the car’s ignition system, the sensor tells the system to fire a spark within the correct order through a current picked up and processed by the vehicle’s ECU or ignition system.

What happens if a pickup sensor fails? Can this result in power failure within a car?

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How do I know if I need to change my Ford F-150 transmission fluid?

When and How to Check Ford F-150 Transmission Fluid

For those of us that drive trucks, especially those of us that do a lot of towing and hauling, checking transmission fluid is incredibly important.

Today, we’ll talk about when and how to check the transmission fluid in your F-150. After reading this, you’ll how if you need to change the transmission fluid in your Ford F-150.

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