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Most people at
one time or another have encountered a power steering problem with
a power steering pump, hoses, gearbox or rack and pinion. Failures
could be anything from noise, leaks or stiffness when first
starting the car. Power steering fluid is designed for power
steering systems and different manufacturers sometimes require
different fluids.
Power steering fluid turns dark because of heat created by the
high pressure within the power steering system. Power steering
will become very hot under load and start to breakdown causing
electrochemical degradation. Once this process starts your power
steering pump and rack and pinion begin to clog with sludge and
varnish deposits. The sludge and varnish can cause stiffness,
leaks or complete system failures. Average repair costs for a rack
and pinion ($700.00) or a power steering pump ($450.00).
A power steering fluid flush service safely removes varnish and/or
sludge deposits and cleans all internal power steering components
including the power steering hoses, power steering pump, rack and
pinion and or gear box. This service is also the best way to
remove metals that slowly grind away on your power steering
internal components. Your car’s power steering is thoroughly
cleaned and protected with fresh power steering fluid and
conditioners that revitalize the seals and 0-rings in your power
steering system.
When your car’s power steering system shows signs of contaminated
fluid, noise, stiffness, rough or hard turning, a power steering
flush is strongly suggested. Neglecting to perform this service
could lead to major repair work or the need for replacement of
very expensive power steering components. |
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