For years, gearheads have been arguing whether hydraulic or electric power steering is better, citing various advantages and disadvantages. For those knowledgeable people and those who have no idea ...

The conventional wisdom among car enthusiasts is that hydraulic power steering is good, and the electric-assist power-steering systems that have replaced it in most new cars are bad. Engineering ...

There is a war of hyperbolic statements among enthusiasts, waged both in the comment sections of websites and in the texts of articles. Not one of worldly significance or anything that’d affect our ...

The debate between the merits of hydraulic and electric power steering is set to continue for years to come. Using electric assist in a sports car isn't a bad thing if it's tuned well, but there's no ...

The power-steering pump pressurizes the hydraulic fluid that helps the driver turn the steering wheel. Signs of steering-pump failure include leaks, noises or decreased assistance while steering. The ...

If you've been following our Heavy Metal Mudder project vehicle (Apr. and May '09), then you will recall that last month we unveiled our plans for running a fully hydraulic steering system. Using a ...

No technological advance is without drawbacks, which is also true for vehicles. Modern engines give us better gas mileage and efficiency, but without the charm or control of a manual transmission.

Your steering wheel should feel light and predictable, not noisy or strained. When the power steering pump starts to whine, it signals a problem that can grow from annoying to dangerous if you ignore ...

The advantages of electric power steering include adaptability, fuel savings and freedom from hose and belt links to the engine compartment. Traditional power steering uses power from a hydraulic pump ...

Our younger readers might not quite get this, but there was a time when parking your vehicle was a legitimate workout. No gym membership needed; just a vehicle that required you to implement enough ...

You have to admit that the title has already gotten more of your attention than you’d expect. It’s alright, the same thing happened to us when we stumbled upon the Drysdale Dryvtech 2x2x2. This bike ...