Virtually all vehicles come with power steering so many Redmond 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, a lot of Bend vehicles have an electric motor that reduces steering effort and helps improve MPG.
The other kind of power steering is hydraulic. This is the kind most older Oregon vehicles, and a lot of newer ones, have. Power steering fluid is pressurized by a pump and is used to assist steering. Of course, Bend car owners need the right amount of fluid in the system. If it’s too low your steering is affected and you could damage your vehicle pump.
Also, power steering fluid can become corrosive over time and damage the pump, hoses and connectors; leading to leaks and repairs. Power steering service at Marshalls Automotive in Redmond includes removing the contaminated fluid and replacing it with fresh fluid.
A word for Redmond car owners about power steering pumps: Some are powered by an electric motor. Others are driven by the serpentine belt. A worn serpentine belt stresses all of the vehicle components it drives, including the power steering pump, so replace the belt at Marshalls Automotive as advised to avoid undue repairs.
Losing your power steering while driving in Redmond can be unsettling – just remember that you can still steer, it’ll just be harder. Check with your honest Marshalls Automotive tech to see if it’s time to service your vehicle power steering system.
In addition to power steering service, at Marshalls Automotive we offer comprehensive automotive services including auto repair, scheduled maintenance and brakes.
Give us a call
Marshalls Automotive
541-548-5239
2110 S Highway 97
Redmond, Oregon 97756
- Attribution: AutoNetTV
- Original Post Date: March 27th, 2015