You probably don’t think much about your car’s steering. It’s all muscle memory, and once you’ve gotten used to your car, there’s not much muscle or brainpower required to steer it. That is until your ...

Q: My 2001 Acura MDX has served me very well over the past 125,000 miles. For the past few months, the power steering makes an annoying groaning noise for the first few minutes after starting it up ...

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 ...

A car’s power steering system is a mechanism that assists drivers in steering their vehicles. If you’ve ever had the pleasure of driving an old vehicle with manual steering, you know how much effort ...

There was a time when power steering was considered to be a convenience accessory; today it seems to be standard on most cars, including many street rods. While power steering on street rods continues ...

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 ...

Everyone seems to be counting their pennies these days, which translates into less money available for automotive repairs. In the case of our '76 Corvette, it was the car's power-steering unit that ...

Charlen holds a BA Languages & Culture degree and has over a decade of experience in automotive journalism. His work experience includes stints at CAR Mag and News24 Motoring. Charlen didn't grow up ...