Steering and Suspension
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Easy on the Wheel (Power Steering)
Steering a vehicle these days doesn't take much effort, but if you got behind the wheel back before power steering was invented, you'd need to practically have the strength of Hercules to turn the whe...
Published on: Dec 22, 2024
U and your U-Joints (Lubricate U-Joints)
If your vehicle’s power goes to the rear wheels, then you have something called U-joints in the drivetrain. U-joints are connectors that allow the rotating power from your vehicle’s engine...
Published on: Oct 27, 2024
Steering You Right (Power Steering Fluid Service)
It’s important for safe driving that two of the most important systems in your vehicle work right. One is the brakes. The other is the steering. Nearly all vehicles on the road...
Published on: May 12, 2024
Steering You Right (Power Steering Signs of Problems)
Nearly every modern vehicle on the road today has power steering, a wonderful invention that makes steering take far less effort than it did in the "good old days." Today, we take our steering f...
Published on: Sep 10, 2023
Steer Clear of Power Steering Problems (Power Steering Maintenance)
We usually take our vehicle's easy steering for granted until something goes wrong. Power steering is what makes it almost effortless to turn the steering wheel, aiming your vehicle in the direc...
Published on: Jun 12, 2022
Have a Ball! Know your Ball Joints (Ball Joints)
We all have joints in our own skeletal system, but did you know your vehicle has some joints of its own? One of the most important is called a ball joint.
One of the interesting things is that it's s...
Published on: May 15, 2022
Steer Me Right! (Failing Power Steering Hose)
Most drivers love how easy it is to turn their vehicles, and they have power steering to thank. Engineers have figured out a way to take some of your engine's power to help you turn. Without it,...
Published on: Feb 06, 2022
That Squeal is Telling You Something (What Causes Squealing While Steering)
If you hear a squealing noise when you turn your vehicle, it's trying to tell you something is wrong. After all, it never made that noise before, right? The sound you hear may becomi...
Published on: Dec 13, 2020