If You Drive Like a Maniac (Aggressive Driving is Bad for a Vehicle)
March 20, 2022
When someone mentions driving like a maniac, they're not talking about you, surely? Besides the safety issues of aggressive driving, you should know that your vehicle will last a lot longer if you'll just mellow out a little. Here are four traits good drivers follow if they want their vehicles t... More
No Strain, No Gain (The Basics of Oil Filters)
March 13, 2022
Ever wonder what one of the best things is to ever happen to your vehicle's engine? It's the little thing that usually looks like a can, the oil filter. Just like your kitchen sink strainer filters out errant particles of food from clogging your drain, the oil filter cleans out small particles t... More
What is a TPS? (Throttle Position Sensor)
March 6, 2022
You know you have an accelerator pedal; step on it and your vehicle is supposed to go. But did you know there is a part in your vehicle that keeps track of where the throttle is? It's called the Throttle Position Sensor, or TPS. The TPS is a sensor that helps your vehicle figure out the right mi... More
Sovel's Auto Service Alternator Replacement Service in Novi
February 27, 2022
Your vehicle alternator doesn't get enough credit. Though your battery gets your engine started, after that it's all about the alternator. Driving around Novi is a lot of work for your alternator, and as upgrades such as heated steering wheels, cooled seats, stability control and lane departu... More
Don't Be Shocked (Shock Absorbers)
February 20, 2022
If you've ever ridden down a rough road on your bicycle, you know how hard a ride it can be. Yet drive down the same road in your car, truck or SUV and it miraculously will smooth out the ride. That's because it is equipped with shock absorbers. They are built to dampen impacts from road irreg... More
Muffler: Victim of Winter (Muffler Repair)
February 13, 2022
So you almost got through the winter until, one day, your muffler started sounding like a dragster, loud and obnoxious. It's not surprising. All that road salt and brine can cause rust to punch holes in a muffler, and that should raise a big, red warning flag about the safety of your vehicle. O... More
Motor Oil?The Synthetic Advantage (Synthetic oil vs Conventional)
February 6, 2022
Youve probably already heard that regular oil changes are extremely important for the health of your vehicles engine. Thats sound advice. But what you might not know is when it comes to motor oil, the real thing may not be the best thing for your engine. There are different types of motor oil: ... More
Exhaust Service at Sovel's Auto Service: Passing the Smell Test
January 30, 2022
The exhaust system on a vehicle is more complex than most Novi residents realize. It contains everything from old-fashioned pipes and clamps to sophisticated computers and sensors. All Michigan folks know a properly functioning exhaust system is good for the environment, but sometimes we forget ... More
Novi Drivers: Is It Time to Replace Your PCV Valve?
January 23, 2022
The crankcase is the lower part of the engine where the crankshaft is housed and where the engine oil lives. The crankshaft is connected to the pistons that power the engine. When you are diving around Novi, fuel is burned in your vehicle engine, it pushes the pistons down and the crankshaft ro... More
New Life for Your Older Car in Novi
January 16, 2022
Isn't it amazing how much of our stuff is disposable these days? Clothes, electronics, housewares, furniture.Remember the days when Novi families mended their clothes, polished their shoes and neatly put away their toys every night? If something was lost or ruined through neglect, your parents ju... More