Saturday, July 27, 2013

Easy Tips To Fix A Power Steering Hose

By Maryanne Goff


The power steering hose together with its entire assembly in vehicles help in the maneuver of the steer in a light and easy manner. The hose is very important as it delivers the steering fluid to the pump and vice versa. A tiny leak in the hosepipe gives the driver a risk in the maneuvers and turns that the car is going to encounter. This could lead to accidents and may cause damage to the car even to the driver.

If the fluid is allowed to flow from the hoses it could end up on parts of the engine that are warm. This will cause smoke to rise. Since that there is now no longer adequate fluid being supplied, the vehicle will be unusually hard to control, because it has lost its power-steering capabilities. For these reasons, it is recommended to regularly check the hoses for damages.

Sometimes you may notice some smoke coming from the engine. In other instances, you may even lose control of the vehicle while driving as the power of the steering system reduces. This is mainly brought about by the rapid leakage of power steering fluid from the system which then goes into the hot engine parts. It is therefore advisable to perform a regular check on the hose when the car is undergoing additional maintenance or when the oil is being changed.

Allowing your vehicle to cool down in a parked position is the best time you will have in checking your vehicle and see what is happening. This will make it possible for you to see the location of the particular hosepipe. Try to follow the alignment of the hosepipe.

If the return hose looks worn or brittle, you should consider replacing it at the same time with the high-pressure hosepipe. The most appropriate time would be when the vehicle has been parked overnight or for a few hours, and has become considerably cold. It is always advisable to put on safety clothing and glasses as well as protective gloves, in case you must do the repair before the engine cools down completely.

Start by using some sort of oil to lubricate the connections. Leave the oil on the connections for a while so that it can sink in. It is recommended to place an old container under the hoses so that excess oil and fluid is not spilled.

The hoses will either need to be pulled out, or screwed out, if they are not the coupling type. Therefore, you may need to have a screwdriver handy so that their clamps can be undone. When they have been loosened from their connectors, the excess fluid can be drained.

Auto parts suppliers maybe just around the corner. You will have to buy the new power steering hose replacement from them. There could also be a chance that you need to call or visit dealers if you won't find any in the nearest auto parts shops. Sometimes, you will need to have it ordered online through the internet.




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