Q I have a 2001 Silverado 2500HD with a 6.0-liter V8. The power steering works just fine, but it "howls" or whines all the time. The noise changes with RPM; the pitch goes higher. I do not have to be ...

If you've ever driven an older vehicle without power steering, you probably understand just how important power steering systems are for modern cars. These components allow us to turn the steering ...

Have you ever stopped and wondered why it’s so effortless to turn a 5,822-pound Cadillac Escalade using a single finger? It’s not the result of your semester stint as a high school athlete, it’s the ...

Note: This is the second in a multi-part series that will publish in advance of this year’s Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) International Roadcheck blitz from June 4-6. The first, Highway ...

Modern vehicles rely on a host of fluids to send us down the road. Some, like engine oil and coolant, are well-known, while others, like differential fluid, are less-familiar to average motorists.

Motor vehicles require a lot of maintenance to continue operating in top condition. Some of this maintenance requires changing various fluids, such as motor oil. Another system that needs attention is ...

Two power steering designs emerged. Linkage assist steering and the integral power steering gear-each use a constant flow, positive displacement hydraulic pump. The pump, belt-driven by the engine, ...

There is a war of hyperbolic statements among enthusiasts, waged both in the comment sections of websites and in the texts of articles. Not one of worldly significance or anything that’d affect our ...

When talking about the evolution of cars, there are several notable milestones that can’t be omitted. In today’s world, it’s the fight against high emissions, engine downsizing, and electric vehicles ...

When I think of power steering I cant help but think about the hours I spent crawling under giant U-Haul trucks replacing broken power steering boxes and hoses. The dreaded power steering fluid that ...