The Right Automotive Fluids for Novi Drivers
March 14, 2020
All those automotive fluids can be confusing for Novi drivers. Recent years have brought new grades of engine oil, types of transmission fluid, coolant and brake fluid. The right fluid protects your vehicle and helps it perform at its best. The wrong fluid won't work as well and could even cause ... More
The Sovel's Auto Service Guide to Custom Wheels
March 13, 2020
If you're interested in customizing the wheels and tires on your vehicle, there are a few things you should know first.Most importantly, the wheels you buy need to fit your vehicle. Not all wheels are created equal. Too many Novi drivers have bought a set of wheels that caught their eye, then, a... More
Keep Your Cool in Novi
March 12, 2020
Novi drivers rely on their vehicle's coolant system to keep their engine cool. Coolant (also called antifreeze) mixed with water flows through your vehicle engine and absorbs heat. The mixture then flows out to the radiator where it's cooled by air flowing over the radiator. From there the coola... More
Keep It Flowing with a Fuel Filter Replacement at Sovel's Auto Service
March 11, 2020
The function of the fuel filter is pretty self-explanatory. It filters your fuel. The fuel filter is in the fuel line somewhere in between the fuel tank and the engine. Both gas and diesel vehicles around Novi use fuel filters. For more information about your fuel filter, visit Sovel's Auto Servi... More
Tire Rotation and Balancing at Sovel's Auto Service in Novi
March 10, 2020
Tires do a lot of work for Novi drivers. They transfer engine power and braking forces to the road; they handle steering control; and they cushion all those bumps and jolts while driving around Novi. They also support the entire weight of the vehicle, including you and your passengers. With such... More
Battery Basics for Novi
March 9, 2020
It's important for Novi drivers to know battery basics. First, let's talk about which is harder on a battery hot or cold Michigan weather. Most Novi area drivers think it's cold weather because that's when we call on our batteries to have enough power to start a cold vehicle engine. However, he... More
Alternative Fuel Vehicles in Novi, Michigan
March 8, 2020
Let's talk about alternative fuel vehicles. In their quest to reduce the use of fossil fuels and harmful exhaust emissions in our Michigan environment, automakers will have a number of alternatives for Novi drivers very soon.For instance, Flex Fuel vehicles are already available in the Novi area... More
Change is Good (Oil Change)
March 8, 2020
You've heard that expression, change is good. When it comes to your vehicle's oil, change is not only good, it's vital for the health of the engine. But there's one question that puzzles many drivers: how frequently should my vehicle's oil be changed? There is not one simple answer, but here ar... More
Higher Mileage Service Intervals for Novi
March 7, 2020
Novi drivers have probably noticed that the government mandates a lot of equipment on cars: emission devices and control computers, safety equipment like airbags and crash worthiness requirements. All of this is great for the motoring public in the Novi area, but it does add quite a bit to the pr... More
Direct Fuel Injection Update from Sovel's Auto Service
March 6, 2020
For those of you in Novi, Michigan who pay attention to these things, you may have been hearing about the new direct injection engines and want to learn more about them. Some deliver the power of a V8 with the economy of a V6.For example, in one family of engines the conventional V6 makes about ... More