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Today we're going to talk about power steering service in San Diego. If you took an informal poll, you'd probably find that most have never heard of power steering service. That's not surprising. Even though power steering is standard on every vehicle, most people aren't aware that it needs periodic service. If you're younger than a certain age, you've probably never driven a car or truck without power steering. To get an idea of the difference; if you've ever cut a board with a hand saw,…

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There was a man who learned that most car accidents occur within a mile of home – so he moved. (Just Kidding!) When we think of defensive driving, we often focus on our local highway situations. The fact of the matter is we need to be just as careful close to home in San Diego, because that's where we do most of our driving. We can't let our familiar surroundings keep us from driving defensively. Defensive driving begins with the proper attitude. Have in mind that you won't let anyone…

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For most of us, it is hard to remember life without power steering - cranking those great big steering wheels? It was a pretty good workout. Now power steering is standard. The heart of any power steering system is its pump. The pump pressurizes the power steering fluid that provides assist for steering. Most pumps are driven by a belt that is run by the engine - a few are electrically powered. A high-pressure hose passes fluid from the pump to the steering gear. A low pressure hose returns the…

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Power steering is standard on nearly every car and truck in San Diego these days. Now there are some exotic, new types of power steering systems, but for the most part, the heart of the system is a pump that’s driven by a belt powered by the engine. Contact us at Convoy Auto Repair for questions about your power steering. The pump generates boost that assists you as you steer your sedan around San Diego, CA. Power steering systems use hoses to move pressurized fluid back and forth. These…

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