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
Good Timing: Proper Timing Belt Replacement Saves Money for Novi Drivers
November 21, 2017
Knowing how their engine works can help Novi drivers make informed decisions about auto care and prevent repairs to their vehicles. This is especially true when it comes to timing belts.An engine's power is generated in the cylinders. Inside the cylinder is a piston that moves up and down while ... More
Novi Car Owners Ask: Why Do I Need to Change My Serpentine Belt?
August 22, 2017
Any Novi driver who understands preventive maintenance knows that if it ain't broke, don't fix it is bad auto advice. Replacing a part before it breaks is much less costly for Novi residents than repairing the engine damage that comes after a part breaks or fails. A good example of this is the se... More
Timing Belt Service to Save Big Bucks in Novi
November 22, 2016
Your engine is like a finely choreographed dance. All the parts have to work together. If the timing is off at the ballet, dancers crash into each other and fall down. It the timing is off in your engine, it may not run at all. One of the most intricate dances in your engine has to do with the c... More
Gear Up: Transmission Service at Sovel's Auto Service in Novi
September 6, 2016
The transmission system in your vehicle allows you to change gears. Lower gears are power gears. They get your vehicle moving and get it up hills. Higher gears get the vehicle up to speed and get it rolling faster. If you have a standard transmission, then you have to do the work of shifting gea... More
Transmission Service at Sovel's Auto Service in Novi
February 19, 2016
Let's talk about transmission service. It can be easy for Novi drivers to forget about getting their transmission serviced because it doesn't need it very often. It's easier for people in Michigan to remember to change the engine oil - you know, every 3,000 miles or 5,000 kilometers. But proper t... More