Your spouse has been complaining about the minivan being hard to steer. Time to pick up a bottle of power steering oil on the way home. After you add the fluid, though, you notice a puddle of ...

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, ...

It has been said you can move the world with the power of hydraulics. In our case, we just need it to make the steering effort a little easier. Classic C2 and C3 Vettes have a conventional Saginaw ...

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 ...

For most people, the first time they pay any attention to the power-steering pump is when it either boils over or starts making a horrible howling noise, and this is often during the middle of an ...

The debate between the merits of hydraulic and electric power steering is set to continue for years to come. Using electric assist in a sports car isn't a bad thing if it's tuned well, but there's no ...

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 ...