FluidsNo Charge (Why Won?t My Battery Hold a Charge?)When your vehicles battery is dead, it leaves you with that horrible, helpless feeling. A dead battery means it wont hold a charge, and there are several reasons it wont.One is age. Batteries have chemical and electrical systems in them that create power, and as time goes by, they wont work we... Read More Posted in Fluids on January 04, 2026 A Head Start on Starting (Battery Testing)If your vehicle isn't starting or doesn't sound like it used to when you crank it, the culprit may be the battery. You may have left a light on, or something plugged into one of charging ports. Maybe you accidentally left your vehicle in the "on" or "accessory" position when you last got out. M... Read More Posted in Fluids on October 23, 2025 You Are the Fluid Detective! (Leaking Fluids)When you see some liquid sitting underneath your vehicle, your mind starts churning. Is that normal? Is that something serious, or did I just spill my drink? Heres a quick list of what those fluids look, smell and feel like, as well as what they might be. No, we dont recommend you taste them to ... Read More Posted in Fluids on October 05, 2025 Feeling Powerless (Why Is My Battery Light On?)When one of your vehicles warning lights comes on, the first thing that comes to mind is, Oh, no, whats wrong now? When its the battery light, it means theres something wrong with your vehicles battery or charging system. And because both are important for your vehicle to work properly, its a go... Read More Posted in Fluids on September 07, 2025 A Clean Start (Battery Cleaning)You may be fanatical about keeping the outside of your vehicle clean. But what about what's under the hood? Have you ever thought about how dirt and grime may be affecting your engine's components?One of the most important parts under your hood to keep clean is your vehicle's battery. With a d... Read More Posted in Fluids on January 26, 2025 A Clean Connection (Battery Cleaning)A clean connection is a wonderful thing. Think of a good cell phone signal or an airline connection with ample time and short distance to the next gate. Good connections are also important for your vehicles battery, and one secret to that is to make sure its periodically cleaned.If its been a w... Read More Posted in Fluids on November 24, 2024 Positive and Negative (Battery Care)You notice when your smartphone's battery starts to go weak on you. It runs out of juice faster than it did when it was new. Bet you pay attention to that pretty closely.Unfortunately, many of us don't pay the same attention to the battery in our vehicles. If your battery got you through the c... Read More Posted in Fluids on November 03, 2024 Automotive Tips from Sovel's Auto Service: Making a Battery Last LongerOne thing all Novi drivers can do to extend the life of their battery is to keep it clean. A greasy, dirty battery holds in damaging heat. Same goes for removing corrosion from the terminals. Sovel's Auto Service can help maintain your battery.Allowing your battery to be deeply depleted like fro... Read More Posted in Fluids on January 28, 2024 Automotive Tips from Sovel's Auto Service: Battery TestingThe simple fact is that 70% of car batteries fail within 4 years. They just need to be replaced at Sovel's Auto Service when they are no longer able to hold a full charge.Batteries are a big ticket item for most Novi drivers and its tempting to put off buying a new one as long as possible. But a ... Read More Posted in Fluids on December 31, 2023 Battery Maintenance Tips From Sovel's Auto ServiceWhen it comes to your vehicle, it all starts with the battery. Proper battery maintenance is important for two reasons:First, your vehicle won't start or run without it. Second, it is the key to the long life of your auto electrical system. If your battery isn't working efficiently, your alterna... Read More Posted in Fluids on August 20, 2023 |
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