Easy on the Wheel (Power Steering)
August 4, 2024
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 wheel. The first power steering systems widely available changed everything. Chrysler introduced... More
Stay Headed in the Right Direction, Lewis Center
December 25, 2022
Power steering is standard on nearly every vehicle in Lewis Center, 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 Tuffy Ti... More
Steer Clear of Power Steering Problems (Power Steering Maintenance)
August 21, 2022
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 direction you want to go. Without the assistance of power from the engine, steering would be a laborious pr... More
Power Steering Service in Lewis Center
July 8, 2022
Most Lewis Center 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 s... More
Steer Me Right! (Failing Power Steering Hose)
February 20, 2022
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)
November 1, 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
Right or Left? Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Lewis Center Power Steering Service
August 2, 2020
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
Steering Clear in Lewis Center
December 1, 2019
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
Get Where You're Going with Power Steering Service in Lewis Center
November 3, 2019
Today we're going to talk about power steering service in Lewis Center. If you took an informal poll around Lewis Center 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 pe... More
Steer Right in Lewis Center
February 5, 2017
Virtually all vehicles come with power steering, so many Lewis Center 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... More