Sounds Exhausting! (Exhaust Service)
July 28, 2024
Most of us know a bad muffler when we hear it. That loud, rumbling sound is unmistakable. Did you also know you can get a ticket for driving around with a loud exhaust system? If your exhaust system has a leak in it, it may be allowing poisonous gases inside your vehicle and could make you serio... More
Catalytic Converter Replacement
July 21, 2024
Many of us have become aware of how important it is to keep our planets air clean, and your vehicle has a key component that helps do just that: the catalytic converter. Its in the exhaust system, and its job is to superheat unburned, harmful byproducts in the exhaust, so they dont get spewed ou... More
What Is an EGR Valve? (EGR Valve Service)
June 16, 2024
If you've ever felt your vehicle hesitate, go, then hesitate again, you might think there's something wrong with the transmission. After all, it's not moving smoothly down the road. But there are plenty of malfunctions that can cause those symptoms, one of them being something you may have nev... More
The Sign of the Shield (Heat Shield Repair and Replacement)
January 7, 2024
Even in the months where temperatures are cooler, heat is still an enemy of your vehicle. When your engine runs, it creates heat, so there are numerous heat shields that protect other parts from those higher temperatures. Heat shields are installed around several areas of the exhaust system. Ot... More
Exhaust Service at Sovel's Auto Service: Passing the Smell Test
January 30, 2022
The exhaust system on a vehicle is more complex than most Novi residents realize. It contains everything from old-fashioned pipes and clamps to sophisticated computers and sensors. All Michigan folks know a properly functioning exhaust system is good for the environment, but sometimes we forget ... More
Sounds Like a Hot Rod (Noisy Exhaust System)
December 27, 2020
Driving along, your exhaust system's rumbling so loud that people turn and stare at you pass by. You're wondering when the police are going to pull you over for illegal noise. Your mind immediately thinks, aha! A broken muffler. Well, your exhaust system is composed of many more parts than just... More
Exhaust Service at Sovel's Auto Service in Novi
April 4, 2020
Whenever they hear the term "exhaust service," most Novi residents think about exhaust pipes and mufflers. Well, actually, exhaust service at Sovel's Auto Service is a lot more comprehensive these days. For example, catalytic converters were mandated in 1976 and on-board emission control computer... More
Sovel's Auto Service Service for Your Exhaust System
February 24, 2020
Your vehicle's exhaust system is more than just a tailpipe and a muffler. In fact, it is one of the most complex systems on your vehicle. The manifold is attached to the vehicle engine. It collects exhaust from the cylinders and directs it into the exhaust pipe. Gaskets seal the connection of th... More
Sovel's Auto Service Automotive Tips: Diagnostic Service
March 17, 2019
Imagine waking up one morning with a stomach ache. You pick up the phone, call the doctors office and say, Ive got a really bad tummy ache. How much will it cost to make me feel better? Of course you wouldnt do that. You know that there could be a lot of reasons for your symptoms and that the doc... More
Novi Exhaust and Emissions Service
June 26, 2018
Many Novi residents don't realize that there is more to exhaust system maintenance than just tailpipes and mufflers, if you can see smoke or if it's too loud. Exhaust service at a full-service automotive center like Sovel's Auto Service is really a lot more comprehensive these days.For example, ... More