There are times when the steering becomes very loose or extremely stiff, which simply means that the fluid levels have changed and might need attention. Every vehicle has different needs for power steering fluids, and the owner’s manual lists the required frequency for this change. ...
The problem is when I take a fast, and sharp left hand turn the power steering feels like it cuts out. The steering gets extremely heavy and takes 2 hands to make the turn. It only happens once in a while. It also happened in a parking lot going slow. I noticed lots of steering ...
One of your main points of interaction with your car is the steering wheel. And a cover can make a big difference in your tactile relationship with your ride.
hello thanks for your sight great info on here i have a 2002 mercury mountaineer and when i turn to the left or right it makes a very loud poping noise and it feels like that something is catching to the point that it feels like something is going to snap the cv joints look fine the...
I did this in my e36 but now am thinking about changing my 330i's fluid. It makes a light noise when I turn my wheel at morning start. Thanks for giving me something to start with. Thanks! I'm not sure if having the reservoir cap open while the engine running is a good idea bec...
I loose complete control of the van. I can no longer steer or break. The breaks engage, but it causes the car to veer to the right. I have taken the car to the mechanic 5 times now and no codes show, even after he is able to the vehicle to repeat this behavior. It seems to ...
This leak would be due to a cracked or loose hose in between the fluid reservoir and the pump. If you have a leak like this you will notice your power steering fluid getting foamy and your pump whining due to the air in the system. In this case, you can replace those hoses or ...
From the Archive: Four-wheel steering arrived in 1988, so we took a hard look at it in the then-new 1988 Honda Prelude Si and Mazda 626.
Some of my impressions and findings so far. The weight. The wheel feels incredible light compared to my other two CSW wheels. As it turned out, the difference comes mostly from the CSW QR. When equipped with the QR, the McLaren is only 20 grams lighter than the Formula Carbon. ...
If that belt is loose or needs to be replaced it can screech when it slips on the pulley. In the morning when the power steering fluid is cold and thicker, or when you turn the wheel it puts more load on the power steering pump, making it harder to turn the pulley which makes the...