Steering You Right (Power Steering Signs of Problems)

October 22, 2023

Nearly every modern vehicle on the road today has power steering, a wonderful invention that makes steering take far less effort than it did in the "good old days." Today, we take our steering for granted: until something goes wrong, that is. Most power steering these days is rack-and-pinion, th... More

Steer Clear of Power Steering Problems (Power Steering Maintenance)

October 30, 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

That Squeal is Telling You Something (What Causes Squealing While Steering)

August 7, 2022

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

Have a Ball! Know your Ball Joints (Ball Joints)

December 12, 2021

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

Steer Me Right! (Failing Power Steering Hose)

August 1, 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

Get Where You're Going with Power Steering Service in Troy

September 27, 2020

Today we're going to talk about power steering service in Troy. If you took an informal poll around Troy 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 Troy are... More

Power Steering Service Near rochester hills

July 8, 2020

For most of us living in the rochester hills area, it is hard to remember life without power steering - cranking those great big steering wheels? It was a pretty good workout. Now power steering is standard. The heart of any power steering system is its pump. The pump pressurizes the power... More

"Power Steering: Keep Headed in the Right Direction, Troy"

June 16, 2020

Power steering is standard on nearly every car and truck in Troy, Michigan these days. Now there are some exotic, new types of power steering systems, but for the most part, the heart of the system is a pump thats driven by a belt powered by the engine. Contact us at Gary Knurek GoodYear f... More

STRAIGHT TALK ABOUT STEERING (Loose Steering)

January 21, 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

Right or Left? Gary Knurek GoodYear Power Steering Service

July 21, 2019

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