Have a Ball! Know your Ball Joints (Ball Joints)
October 20, 2024
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 somewhat similar to the ball and socket joints we have in our hips and shoulders. A ball joint all... More
That Squeal is Telling You Something (What Causes Squealing While Steering)
May 12, 2024
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 becoming from a few sources. Let's take a look (or a listen) to some of the possibilities. First, you almost certainl... More
Stay Headed in the Right Direction, OKLAHOMA CITY
December 10, 2023
Power steering is standard on nearly every vehicle in OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, these days. Now there are some exotic, new types of power steering systems, but for the most part, the general setup is a pump that's driven by a belt powered by the engine. Contact the automotive professionals at Sou... More
STRAIGHT TALK ABOUT STEERING (Loose Steering)
November 19, 2023
Perhaps you've heard someone use the term "loose steering." And it's pretty much what it sounds like. You turn the steering wheel and the vehicle's wheels don't seem to go exactly where you thought you were pointing them. You have to constantly make steering adjustments. Loose steering is slop... More
Steer Me Right! (Failing Power Steering Hose)
February 19, 2023
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, steering can be quite a chore. New power systems are electric, but there are still plenty of the old... More
Power Steering Service in OKLAHOMA CITY
December 18, 2022
Most OKLAHOMA CITY drivers are too young to remember life before power steering - cranking those great big steering wheels! It was a pretty good workout. Now power steering is standard. Let's look at how it works. The heart of any power steering system is its pump. The pump pressurizes the power ... More
Steer Clear of Power Steering Problems (Power Steering Maintenance)
May 30, 2021
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 direction you want to go. Without the assistance of power from the engine, steering would be a laborious pr... More
Steer Right in Moore
June 23, 2019
Virtually all vehicles come with power steering, so many Moore drivers have never driven a car or truck without it. Power steering assists you when you turn your vehicle steering wheel. Without it, it would be very hard to steer. Now this power assist comes in a couple of forms. In recent years,... More
Steering Clear in Moore
March 17, 2019
Those who know vehicles believe the steering system may be the most vital component of them all. Perhaps you've found over the years your steering has gotten loose. Or maybe suddenly, your steering wheel has gotten very hard to turn. Let's steer you in the direction of understanding why this may ... More
Get Where You're Going with Power Steering Service in Moore
January 27, 2019
Today we're going to talk about power steering service in Moore. If you took an informal poll around Moore you'd probably find that most vehicle owners have never heard of power steering service. That's not surprising. Even though power steering is standard on every vehicle, most people in... More