Steering & Suspension

Steering & Suspension: Simply put, power steering is what helps you turn the steering wheel with ease and is definitely, one of the best innovations in cars since the invention of the wheel. It has only been around for about 50 years or so and was originally only used in luxury vehicles. However, over the years, this modern-day application has gradually been implemented into all vehicles and has improved greatly since its’ inception.

Without power steering, your arms would likely rival those of a Greek god. This system changes the ease of steering and enhance the feel for the driver. You may have heard the term “rack and pinion” when referring to power steering. Power steering systems use intermediate electric and/or hydraulic devices to reduces the effort necessary to steer the front wheels of the vehicle by multiplying the force applied by the driver through the steering wheel to achieve a smooth and quick directional change of the vehicle.

There is no definite time frame on when to change power steering fluid. It is generally recommended that power steering fluid be replaced every four years or after running the vehicle for 50,000 miles.