STRAIGHT TALK ABOUT STEERING (Loose Steering)

January 7, 2024

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

Steering You Right (Power Steering Signs of Problems)

December 25, 2022

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

Defensive Driving in Jackson, Missouri

May 8, 2022

There was a man in the Jackson area who learned that most car accidents occur within a mile of home so he moved. (Just kidding!)When we think of defensive driving, we often focus on our local Missouri highway situations. The fact of the matter is we need to be just as careful close to home in ... More

Right or Left? Charlie's Fast Lube Jackson Power Steering Service

April 17, 2022

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

The Straight and Narrow: Power Steering Service at Charlie's Fast Lube Jackson

June 21, 2020

Service to a vehicle's power steering system is part of preventive maintenance for Jackson auto owners. This system provides power to the steering wheel so you can turn it with ease. Without power steering, all of the power to turn your vehicle's wheels would have to come from you.The central e... More

Steering Clear in Jackson

January 6, 2019

Those who know vehicles believe the steering system may be the most vital component of them all. Perhaps you've found over the years your steering has gotten loose. Or maybe suddenly, your steering wheel has gotten very hard to turn. Let's steer you in the direction of understanding why this may ... More

Stay Headed in the Right Direction, Jackson

June 26, 2018

Power steering is standard on nearly every vehicle in Jackson, Missouri, these days. Now there are some exotic, new types of power steering systems, but for the most part, the general setup is a pump that's driven by a belt powered by the engine. Contact the automotive professionals at Charlie's... More