Power Steering Services

Power Steering Services

Is your vehicle's power steering on the fritz? Don't wait to get it serviced - take action before the issue becomes too serious and jeopardizes your safety. Your local GreatWater-affiliated shop can help. As a full-service automotive maintenance and repair center, we'll carefully inspect your vehicle's power steering system and administer the appropriate fixes so you can get back out on the road.

How Often Should You Replace Power Steering Fluid?

As is the case with most systems or equipment, preventative maintenance is key to maintaining your power steering system - and one of the best things you can do when it comes to preventative maintenance is replacing the power steering fluid. How often you should change this fluid largely depends on your manufacturer's recommendations, but generally speaking, it should be changed every 40,000 to 80,000 miles. In addition to power steering system repair, we also perform power steering fluid flushes at all of our locations. Contact us today for more information on this service and its benefits for your overall system.

Symptoms of Power Steering Failure

Be on the lookout for various signs and symptoms that indicate a power steering system needs maintenance. Some of the common signs and symptoms to be aware of include:

• The Electronic Stability Control light is illuminated on the dashboard.
• The wheel lags or seems slow to respond when you turn it.
• You hear whining or squeaking noises when you turn the wheel, especially when turning.
• You hear groaning noises when steering that seem to be coming from under the hood.
• You notice red or pink-colored fluid under your vehicle when it's parked. This could be indicative of a power steering fluid leak.