Generally, the latest cars, use power steering is driven by an electric motor (EPS: Electric Power Steering). To find a car that is very easy to use EPS. Open the hood, see if there is power steering pump and hoses near the wall between the cabin and the engine room (firewall) or not? If no, ensure the car is already using EPS.
The technology can be said to be minimal maintenance because all arranged by module. "Electric power steering is generally broken because penggunanyakurang slick and tend reckless,".
Unfolded, a common issue, appears sound "tap tap" as it passes through the damaged or perforated. In addition, the steering wheel vibration is very much harder. Here are the factors that cause EPS damaged.
1. Age. EPS is usually already problematic (sounds arise) when reaching the age of 5 years or has traveled a distance of 100,000 km. Becomes shorter when often used improperly. "If the owner painstaking and never submerged in water, can use more than 5 years. Maintenance, just replace the protective rubber as the steering wheel," .
2. Braved the bad roads. EPS will easily be damaged if it is often through the damaged roads or potholes. Getting worse again when the driver crossed at high speed. Vibration and pounding hard earned steer rack rack can damage the steer axle (as).
In addition, the possibility of protective rubber jakan torn, especially if the condition is Rengat. If this happens, water, dust and dirt will enter as the wheel and cause rusting. Indication as dirty and rusty wheel, when played sounds. Steering is also heavy when played.
3. Avoid flooding. In particular, for Honda owners. Because the electric motor is mounted directly on the steering axle, parallel to the axle. If the water to soak, the electric motor can be damaged. If it is damaged, the electric motor had to be replaced because it can not be fixed.
Some other brands put an electric motor in the cab at the top of the gas pedal. To determine the position of the electric motor, you can ask the garage mechanic you trust for preventive measures.
