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What Does Power Steering Service Mean?

Many Des Moines drivers take power steering for granted – you turn the steering wheel and your vehicle turns. Pretty simple, right? Well behind the scenes your power steering system is making it easy for you.

Today, most vehicles on the road have hydraulic power steering systems. A power steering system uses a pump to pressurize power steering fluid to give you the boost you need to help you do the work of steering. The trouble is, that over time the power steering fluid ages and breaks down, and because the system is under a great deal of pressure it can cause leaks in the power steering hoses. If you lose too much fluid, it becomes hard to steer and may even cause total power steering failure.

It is important to periodically service the power steering system. By changing the power steering fluid with new fluid, it will help prevent corrosion and increase the life of the power steering components.

What does service power steering mean?
A power steering service at Hilltop Tire Service is the process of replacing the old, contaminated fluid with fresh, new fluid containing special conditioners that are designed to renew the entire power steering system with smooth and quiet steering. We will also inspect your complete power steering system and the condition of the hoses to make sure it is functioning properly. We check the power steering pump, steering box, steering rack, tie rods, and lines. If anything needs attention, we’ll let you know right away.

Is a Power Steering Flush necessary?
It is important to periodically service the power steering system. By changing the power steering fluid with new fluid, it will help prevent corrosion and leaks in the hoses and overall it increases the life of the power steering components.

How often should I get a power steering service?
It is recommended to have a power steering fluid flush every 40,000 – 60,000 miles or 2 years, whichever comes first. It is much cheaper to periodically have a power steering flush than to replace the power steering system itself.

How do I know if my power steering needs to be serviced?
If your smooth power steering is giving way to a choppy feeling or making grinding noises, it’s likely the result of degraded fluid or even a fluid leak.

Where can I get a power steering flush service near me?
All Hilltop Tire Service locations in the Des Moines metro offer complete power steering service. Schedule a service today.

At Hilltop Tire Service, we would never steer you in the wrong direction! In fact, we are so passionate about giving you honest opinions with any of our auto services, we perform digital inspections with videos and photos to show you what’s going on with your vehicle. We are experts on power steering, and we’ll have you back on the road in no time! So stop by today to get your power steering service.