On Board Diagnostics for Your Engine
September 26, 2016
Starting in 1996, Sovel's Auto Service service technicians have been able to use a standardized diagnostic system to help determine what is wrong with a vehicle. This diagnostic system works in tandem with the Engine Control Modules for each vehicle's engine. The Engine Control Module is a comput... More
Sovel's Auto Service Brake Service for Safe Stopping in Novi
September 20, 2016
Let's talk about something critical for all Novi drivers: your brakes. Your vehicle is heavy, and it takes a lot of muscle to bring it and your passengers to a safe stop so everything needs to be in good working order. Here's an explanation on how your disc brakes work: The wheel hub keeps your ... More
Clean Air for Your Engine: A New Engine Air Filter at Sovel's Auto Service
September 11, 2016
All of us in Novi know we have to get the oil changed in our vehicles periodically. That's just part of good vehicle care. But when Sovel's Auto Service technicians change your oil, they also usually inspect your air filter. That's why they sometimes let you know that your air filter needs to be ... 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
Sovel's Auto Service Guide to Using the Correct Fluids in Your Vehicle
August 28, 2016
Today's Sovel's Auto Service post focuses on using coolant. If you pour in the wrong kind, it won't protect the cooling system and may even void the warranty. Check your vehicle owner's manual. Of course, your Sovel's Auto Service service advisor will know the proper coolant for your vehicle.Br... More
Sovel's Auto Service Tire Safety: Washington vs. Lincoln
August 23, 2016
Welcome to the Sovel's Auto Service automotive blog. Today, let's talk about the effect of tire wear. Let's focus on stopping in wet Novi conditions. In order for a tire to have good contact with the road, it has to move the water out of the way. If it can't move the water, the tire will actual... More
Will Proper Auto Maintenance at Sovel's Auto Service Really Save Gas?
August 14, 2016
Have you ever thought about all the little things we do to keep our lives running smoothly - like vacuuming? It makes a room feel fresher and more comfortable. We may not consider that we're also prolonging the life of the carpet by keeping it clean. But Novi drivers don't always extend those goo... More
Does My Choice in Oil Affect Change Intervals?
August 9, 2016
Oil changes are probably the most recognized service on a vehicle. Almost all Novi residents know about them. But do we know enough?Several decades ago, oil changes were fairly standard: every three months or 3,000 miles or 5,000 kilometers. But recent advances in both engine technology and oil ... More
The Straight and Narrow: Power Steering Service at Sovel's Auto Service
August 2, 2016
Service to a vehicle's power steering system is part of preventive maintenance for Novi auto owners. This system provides power to the steering wheel so you can turn it with ease. Without power steering, all of the power to turn your vehicle's wheels would have to come from you.The central elem... More
Novi Drivers Severe Service Maintenance Schedules
July 25, 2016
Since driving requirements and lifestyles differ among Novi drivers, your vehicle manufacturer publishes two auto maintenance schedules: the regular schedule and the severe service schedule. Which schedule should Novi drivers follow? Here are some questions to ask yourself:Are most of your trips ... More