Steer Clear of Power Steering Problems (Power Steering Maintenance)
November 20, 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
Right or Left? Tuffy Jacksonville Power Steering Service
August 7, 2022
Have you ever driven a vehicle without power steering? If you have, then you probably appreciate how much easier it is to drive today's modern vehicles. Before power steering, all of the force to turn a vehicle had to come from the driver's arms. That's why old cars had such large steering wheels... More
Have a Ball! Know your Ball Joints (Ball Joints)
April 10, 2022
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
That Squeal is Telling You Something (What Causes Squealing While Steering)
May 16, 2021
If you hear a squealing noise when you turn your vehicle, it's trying to tell you something is wrong. After all, it never made that noise before, right? The sound you hear may becoming from a few sources. Let's take a look (or a listen) to some of the possibilities. First, you almost certainl... More
Power Steering Service Near Jacksonville
October 18, 2020
Most of us living in the Jacksonville 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
Get Where You're Going with Power Steering Service in Jacksonville
September 21, 2020
Today we're going to talk about power steering service in Jacksonville. If you took an informal poll around Jacksonville 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 pe... More
Steer Right in Jacksonville
August 30, 2020
Virtually all vehicles come with power steering, so many Jacksonville 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... More
Steer Me Right! (Failing Power Steering Hose)
August 23, 2020
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
Stay Headed in the Right Direction, Jacksonville
August 5, 2020
Power steering is standard on nearly every vehicle in Jacksonville, Florida, these days. Now there are some exotic, new types of power steering systems, but for the most part, the general setup is a pump that's driven by a belt powered by the engine. Contact the automotive professionals at Tuffy... More
STRAIGHT TALK ABOUT STEERING (Loose Steering)
July 5, 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