A Cool and Smooth Transmission in Novi

December 3, 2023

When it comes to preventive maintenance on our vehicles, most of us Novi drivers remember to get our oil changed. But services that occur at longer intervals like transmission service sometimes get overlooked. Yet transmission service is part of car care. A poorly maintained transmission will ... More

Shifty Letters PRNDL (Transmission)

June 11, 2023

You probably figured out those shifty letters. They're what you see on your automatic transmission shifter and stand for Park, Reverse, Neutral, Drive and Low. Your automatic transmission is one of the great automotive inventions; here are some ways you can keep yours working well. Maintain you... More

Fears and Gears (Signs of Automatic Transmission Problems)

January 22, 2023

Automatic transmissions rule. The old days of shifting your own gears are a thing of the past for most drivers. But automatic transmission trouble can be a big inconvenience for any driver if it comes at the wrong time in the wrong place. Here are some signs to look out for that may mean you ar... More

Combustion Choreography: Timing Belt Replacement at Sovel's Auto Service in Novi

March 7, 2021

Have you ever seen a ballet performance? Have you wondered how all of those dancers manage to travel all over the stage jumping and twirling and never crash into each other? That's the job of a choreographer.Our auto engines are also highly choreographed. Pistons travel up and down inside cylinde... More

The Sovel's Auto Service Guide to Caring for Your Transmission

February 23, 2020

Most vehicles have automatic transmissions, yet a lot of Novi drivers only have a fuzzy understanding about what a transmission does. Think back to the last time you rode a bike in Novi. You started out in a lower gear and shifted to higher gears as you went faster. Down shift for hills, stuff l... More

Automotive Tips from Sovel's Auto Service: Timing Belt Overview

October 13, 2019

In your engine, valves over each combustion chamber open to allow fresh air in, close during the combustion event, and then other valves open to let out the exhaust. All of this happens over and over thousands of times a minute when you are driving around Novi. The timing belts important job is t... More

Automotive Tips from Sovel's Auto Service: Knowing When Your Timing Belt Should Be Replaced

August 4, 2019

The timing belt in your engine controls the opening and closing of the intake and exhaust valves. Novi drivers need to replace it on a schedule to avoid failure.Timing belts are very difficult to get to, requiring quite a bit of labor to access. Timing belt replacement is one of the more expensiv... More

Automotive Tips from Sovel's Auto Service: A Broken or Damaged Timing Belt

July 7, 2019

The timing belt rotates the cam shafts which open and close the valves that allow air, fuel, and exhaust to flow through the engine as it powers your car when you drive around Novi.An old timing belt can lose a tooth in the belt allowing it to slip. The engine could stop or misfire. Timing belt s... More

Transmission Care in Novi, Michigan

March 10, 2019

Do you have any plans around Novi, Michigan, for the weekend? Maybe you and some friends are taking the boat up to the lake. Maybe you'll be having a lot of fun water skiing and doing a little fishing.You got the boat all ready. It's all gassed up. You packed lots of snacks and the cooler's stoc... More

It Pays to Take Care of Your Transmission at Sovel's Auto Service

January 7, 2019

If you've been paying attention, you've noticed that vehicle engines are getting more and more powerful in Novi. At the same time, they are getting better and better fuel economy. I've gotta tell 'ya, most of that's because of technological advances in transmissions. To get a better understandin... More