Fluids
Synthetic motor oil has been around for a long time, and more and more new vehicles are leaving factories with synthetic in their engines. But a lot of drivers don't really know much about it.Let's start with conventional oil the kind folks are used to. Conventional oil is made up of naturally o...
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Posted in Fluids
on February 28, 2021
If you've ever noticed your vehicle's lights are dim or not working at all, the problem could be many things. But one possibility is your battery cables aren't doing their job. A power outage in your vehicle is similar to one in your house and needs to be repaired to get things back to normal....
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Posted in Fluids
on December 13, 2020
Colder weather brings out the worst in a vehicle's battery. On a very cold day, you may have experienced that your engine cranks slowly when starting. But while it may be the battery itself, it may also be the parts that transfer the power to other the other electrical components, the battery c...
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Posted in Fluids
on September 20, 2020
The automotive professionals at Sovel's Auto Service would like to give Novi drivers an update on some of the things happening in automotive fluids. You know, vehicles are becoming more sophisticated every day. Fluids such as, oil, ...
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Posted in Fluids
on April 09, 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 ...
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Posted in Fluids
on March 14, 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, h...
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Posted in Fluids
on March 09, 2020
Today's report from Sovel's Auto Service is on vehicle batteries, why they die and what we can do to lengthen their life. Most of us have had a dead battery at one time or another. In fact, it would be very unusual if you hadn't. You ...
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Posted in Fluids
on February 17, 2020
Hello Michigan! Today's vehicle care topic is: Synthetic Oil vs. Petroleum Based Oil. Synthetic motor oil is a substitute for petroleum based oil. If you aren't currently using it, why not? Synthetic motor oil maximizes engine power ...
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Posted in Fluids
on January 19, 2020
If you've walked through the automotive fluids section of an auto parts store in Novi, you'll know how overwhelming the sheer number of products available can be. How do you know what's right for your vehicle?As you know, these fluid...
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Posted in Fluids
on November 18, 2018
Every one of us has a little procrastinator inside us. Some put off getting our teeth cleaned. Others put off answering our emails. Yet others put off calling friends and family (sorry, Uncle Joe). And there are those of us who put off getting our vehicle's service done, whether it's a repair or ...
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Posted in Fluids
on September 30, 2018
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