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power steering pump

19 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

The power steering pump helps you steer your car more easily. It uses fluid pressure to make turning the wheel less hard, especially when you're going slow.

Technical Definition

The power steering pump is a crucial component in a vehicle's steering system, providing the necessary hydraulic pressure to assist in steering. It helps make turning the steering wheel easier, especially at low speeds.

Hear It Discussed

"I have one power steering pump left to replace on the engine, which is a couple of bolts, and then the engine is physically ready to go in once I do the hydraulics..."
Carrera RSR IROC: The Sensory-Overload Porsche 911 — The Carmudgeon Show w/ Cammisa & DTS — Ep. 220 The Carmudgeon Show 06:12

"The power steering pump is 200 bucks for the part, 200 bucks for the labor, and that seems fair."
#25100: Parts and Labor The Best of Car Talk 07:32

"the guy that I that I'm buying the car from he replaced the power steering pump and It still winds pretty bad"
Who's Your Car Repair Go To - It's Under The Hood! Under The Hood show 01:35