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Easy on the Wheel (Power Steering)

Steering a vehicle these days doesn't take much effort, but if you got behind the wheel back before power steering was invented, you'd need to practically have the strength of Hercules to turn the whe...
Published on: Jan 26, 2025

That Squeal is Telling You Something (What Causes Squealing While Steering) Has Video

If you hear a squealing noise when you turn your vehicle, it's trying to tell you something is wrong.  After all, it never made that noise before, right?  The sound  you hear may becomi...
Published on: Aug 04, 2024

Steering You Right (Power Steering Signs of Problems)

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 f...
Published on: Mar 31, 2024

STRAIGHT TALK ABOUT STEERING (Loose Steering) Has Video

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 thou...
Published on: May 23, 2021

Have a Ball! Know your Ball Joints (Ball Joints) Has Video

We all have joints in our own skeletal system, but did you know your vehicle has some joints of its own? One of the most important is called a ball joint. One of the interesting things is that it's s...
Published on: May 09, 2021

Steer Clear of Power Steering Problems (Power Steering Maintenance) Has Video

We usually take our vehicle's easy steering for granted until something goes wrong.  Power steering is what makes it almost effortless to turn the steering wheel, aiming your vehicle in the direc...
Published on: Mar 28, 2021

Power Steering Service in Coos Bay Has Video

Most Coos Bay 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 i...
Published on: Nov 15, 2020

Steering Clear in Coos Bay Has Video

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 wh...
Published on: Jun 07, 2020