Steering You Right (Power Steering Signs of Problems)
April 7, 2024
Nearly every modern vehicle on the road today has power steering, a wonderful invention that makes steering take far less effort than it did in the "good old days." Today, we take our steering for granted: until something goes wrong, that is. Most power steering these days is rack-and-pinion, th... More
Steering Clear in Tiffin
December 24, 2023
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
The Straight and Narrow: Power Steering Service at Courtesy Auto Repair Plus
November 5, 2023
Service to a vehicle's power steering system is part of preventive maintenance for Tiffin auto owners. This system provides power to the steering wheel so you can turn it with ease. Without power steering, all of the power to turn your vehicle's wheels would have to come from you.The central el... More
Right or Left? Courtesy Auto Repair Plus Power Steering Service
May 2, 2021
Have you ever driven a vehicle without power steering? If you have, then you probably appreciate how much easier it is to drive today's modern vehicles. Before power steering, all of the force to turn a vehicle had to come from the driver's arms. That's why old cars had such large steering wheels... More
Steer Me Right! (Failing Power Steering Hose)
December 27, 2020
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
STRAIGHT TALK ABOUT STEERING (Loose Steering)
December 13, 2020
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
Stay Headed in the Right Direction, Tiffin
August 2, 2020
Power steering is standard on nearly every vehicle in Tiffin, Ohio, 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 Courtesy Auto ... More
Get Where You're Going with Power Steering Service in Tiffin
May 3, 2020
Today we're going to talk about power steering service in Tiffin. If you took an informal poll around Tiffin 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 Tiff... More
Power Steering Service in Tiffin
February 14, 2020
Most Tiffin 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 steerin... More
Steer Right in Tiffin
August 7, 2016
Virtually all vehicles come with power steering, so many Tiffin 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