Posts Tagged ‘Steering’
Wheel Squeal (What Causes Squealing While Steering)
When teenagers squeal at a concert, it’s usually a sound of joy. When your vehicle squeals when you are turning, it could be a sign of something dangerous. When engineers designed your vehicle’s steering system, they intended it to work smoothly and silently. So, you know when you get a warning sign like a squeal…
Read MorePower Steering Maintenance
Steering is one of the things we take for granted in our vehicles. Let’s break it down into two areas: first, the power assist and second, the actual parts that steer the vehicle. Most people under 40 have never driven a car or truck without power steering. Most vehicles today have a hydraulic power steering…
Read MoreMy Vehicle Is Turning Me Off!
Steering should be something you don’t have to think about too much. You want to go somewhere, you turn the wheel, and you head in that direction. Simple, right? What happens when your steering wheel becomes hard to turn? Or what happens if it starts to feel disconnected from the wheels, a little loosey-goosey? Steering…
Read MorePot Hole Season Is Here!
As the ravages of winter subside and temperatures rise, there is probably a pothole out there with your name on it. The yo-yo temperatures and rainfall received in our in early February have really started to bring out them out! Drivers know immediately when they hit a pothole. The heart-stopping, teeth-jarring noise is hard to…
Read MoreSteering
Steering is one of the things we drivers take for granted in our vehicles. Let’s break it down into two areas: first, the power assist and second the actual parts that steer the vehicle. Most drivers who are under 40 have never driven a car or other vehicle without power steering. Most vehicles today have a hydraulic power steering pump that…
Read MoreSigns Your Vehicle Has Pothole Damage
A pothole can be your car’s worst enemy. These holes or pits on a road’s surface can seriously damage a vehicle’s ride control system. If you do drive over a pothole, Douglas Automotive Repair recommends that you have your car’s shocks or struts checked to make sure they aren’t damaged. Shocks and struts control how…
Read MoreWhen A Split Second Counts
Picture yourself driving 500 miles at more than 200 miles an hour, under the most stressful conditions, never knowing what you might have to avoid in the next fraction of a second. That goes with the territory in the NASCAR racing circuit. Compare this to your own driving. How much time would you need to…
Read MoreRoad Construction Can Be Tough on Vehicles
Summer is the main season for road construction, which means there’s a good chance you’ll hit a bump or two, or come across loose stones and other hazards associated with construction zones. These road conditions can be tough on a vehicle’s steering and suspension systems and can throw out the alignment, while loose stones have…
Read MoreHow Do I Know When I Need a Wheel Alignment?
When Plainfield auto owners’ wheels are properly aligned they all point in the same direction. When they are out of alignment, most Illinois drivers notice a couple of things. First the Car or SUV pulls to one side when driving. It could be slight or pretty severe. If your wheels have been out of alignment…
Read MoreTake Control of Your Vehicle’s Safety – Check Its Suspension
Like your car’s brake system, the steering and suspension systems are key to your car’s safety. Together, they largely determine your car’s ride and handling. Douglas Automotive Repair Inc recommends having your vehicle’s steering and suspension systems checked regularly, at least once a year and usually with a wheel alignment. “Over time, steering and suspension…
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