Power steering systems make a huge difference in the maneuverability of a vehicle. Many classic cars that did not feature them were hard to steer and control, especially at low speeds or when ...

It was almost a year ago--as I write this story--that I paid for my '87 Vette and took off in my first drive down the street in what was then known as "The Phoenix." A year later, and a year wiser, I ...

The power-steering pump pressurizes the hydraulic fluid that helps the driver turn the steering wheel. Signs of steering-pump failure include leaks, noises or decreased assistance while steering. The ...

How often do you service your vehicle's power steering system? Chances are, unless it's leaking or groaning, it never gets a second thought. The infrequency of those occurrences is telling of just how ...

Your car's serpentine belt plays a pivotal role in ensuring it runs smoothly. And there are key warning signs to watch for ...

Although a squealing sound when turning the steering wheel is usually a sign of something wrong with the car’s power-steering system, it can also be due to low tire pressure, a suspension problem or ...

Mercury Racing says its new HD power steering pump and Mercury Racing High Flow Helm deliver a new level of high-performance steering for boats powered by multiple outboard motors, including the ...

Two power steering designs emerged. Linkage assist steering and the integral power steering gear-each use a constant flow, positive displacement hydraulic pump. The pump, belt-driven by the engine, ...

Before power steering, turning the steering wheel could be a test of strength. Early Series Land Rovers have a relatively massive steering wheel just to give the necessary leverage. Power steering ...