Fuel Injection: It Keeps Getting Better for Novi Drivers

July 28, 2019

Novi residents know that engines need to burn fuel to operate. Fuel is pumped from your fuel tank to your vehicle engine where it is squirtedor injectedinto your engine's cylinders. This is the function of the fuel injectors.There are two ways to inject fuel into an engine. Fuel needs air to bur... More

Sovel's Auto Service: Good Service and Good Fuel Economy

May 12, 2019

Most Novi auto owners want to save on gas and seek our advice on improving economy. At Sovel's Auto Service, we are frequently asked, however, if it is really worth the extra effort. Just how much money can Novi drivers actually save?In today's Sovel's Auto Service article, we're focusing on the... More

Service to Improve Fuel Economy

April 28, 2019

The price of gas in Michigan has got people in Novi talking. It seems that Novi folks who need a bigger vehicle to carry family and gear, or provide four wheel drive, are hit especially hard. That is why we thought it would be good to review some things that anyone can do to improve fuel economy... More

Fuel Saving Tip: Car Weight and Your Michigan Driving

February 17, 2019

Weight is the enemy of fuel economy. Everyone from Novi knows this makes sense.Some of us in the Novi area carry a bunch of unnecessary weight, and I'm not talkin' what you see in the mirror.Guys: sports equipment and tools. Ladies: well, just take a look around the passenger compartment and trun... More

Sovel's Auto Service Fuel Saving Tip for Novi: Check Engine Light

January 20, 2019

Here's a question for Novi, Michigan : How long have you been enjoying the romantic glow of your Check Engine light? Hey, it's not there to create ambiance; it's a warning that something's wrong. (And, by the way, Homer Simpson's fix of covering it with tape is not a good idea.) Many conditions ... More

How Do You Save Gas in Novi, Michigan?

October 31, 2017

No one in Novi, Michigan, likes to spend a chunk of change at the gas pump. Rising Michigan fuel prices, however, have spurred Novi drivers to focus on how to improve their fuel economy. North Americans literally drive billions of miles/kilometers less each month during times of high fuel prices.... More

Clean Fuel Makes a Happy Engine in Novi, Michigan

October 3, 2017

If the fuel system in your vehicle is dirty, you will be hurting your engine and losing performance as you drive around Novi, Michigan.Unless they drive a vintage car, Novi auto owners have fuel injectors which need to be properly maintained. That is why your vehicle owner's manual has a schedule... More

Clean Fuel Equals Clean Performance for Novi Drivers

July 30, 2017

Hello, Novi residents. Let's talk fuel filters. Fuel filters clean the dirt, dust and debris out of your fuel. Both gasoline and diesel-powered engines have them. The fuel filter is located in the fuel line between the fuel tank and the engine.Novi auto owners don't need to filter their fuel beca... More

Fuel Filter Service in Novi, Michigan

June 21, 2017

There are a surprising number of small, inexpensive parts that can lead to expensive engine damage when they fail. It doesn't seem right.Fortunately a lot of those things can be taken care of in routine maintenance. They may not be easy to remember because it is a long list, but your service cent... More

To Save Gas Around Novi: Keep up with Your Scheduled Service

May 3, 2017

One topic that hits the news in Michigan on a regular basis is the price of gas. The answer for some Michigan drivers is to buy a vehicle that gets better fuel economy. For those of us in Novi who don't want to add a car payment to our monthly expenses, we need to improve our fuel economy any w... More