U and your U-Joints (Lubricate U-Joints)
August 18, 2024
If your vehicles power goes to the rear wheels, then you have something called U-joints in the drivetrain. U-joints are connectors that allow the rotating power from your vehicles engine to deliver its power through a driveshaft to make the rear wheels rotate. You need U-joints because the surfa... More
Have a Ball! Know your Ball Joints (Ball Joints)
March 17, 2024
We all have joints in our own skeletal system, but did you know your vehicle has some joints of its own? One of the most important is called a ball joint. One of the interesting things is that it's somewhat similar to the ball and socket joints we have in our hips and shoulders. A ball joint all... More
Power Steering Service Near Gainesville
October 13, 2022
Most of us living in the Gainesville area 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 ... More
Steer Right in Ocala
September 18, 2022
Virtually all vehicles come with power steering, so many Ocala 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 years,... More
Defensive Driving in Ocala, Florida
September 1, 2022
There was a man in the Ocala area 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 Florida highway situations. The fact of the matter is we need to be just as careful close to home in Oca... More
Get Where You're Going with Power Steering Service in Ocala
August 7, 2022
Today we're going to talk about power steering service in Ocala. If you took an informal poll around Ocala 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 people in Ocala ... More
Steer Clear of Power Steering Problems (Power Steering Maintenance)
July 17, 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
Steering Clear in Ocala
December 5, 2021
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
Steer Me Right! (Failing Power Steering Hose)
August 15, 2021
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)
May 31, 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