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Despite the fact that power steering is now found in the vast majority of cars, not everyone is entirely sure what it does. It is a rather underappreciated but hugely important mechanism in cars that has been around just about as long as automobiles themselves. Power steering is a hydraulic or electronic system that manages a car’s steering based on inputs it receives from the steering wheel. It does a lot of work transforming small forces into those large enough to turn a car’s steering axle. In order to accomplish this, the steering wheel pushed fluids through a pump when it is turned. This applies a force to the steering column, which in turn points the wheels in the desired direction. Cars without power steering are much more difficult to maneuver effectively than those that have the feature. At slow speeds, such as when parking, a driver has to rotate the steering wheel a great deal to maneuver the car exactly how they want to. A lack of power steering makes this a rather difficult task to accomplish, but with power steering, it’s a breeze. Power steering also gives the driver a sense of feedback against the road, making it invaluable for bumpy situations. This “road feel” makes driving feel much more organic. If you’re searching for a great used car, the Austin used car dealers at Chapman Motor Sales can help you find a keeper. Take a moment to browse our online inventory to see all of the quality used cars we have to offer.
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