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Power Steering Service At EAS Tire & Auto In Littleton

Power Steering Service At EAS Tire & Auto In Littleton

Many Littleton motorists have been hearing about technological advances in power steering, specifically, electric power steering. Some very high-end cars have been featuring electric power steering for a few years now. An electric motor directly provides the power assist to make steering easier. Undoubtedly we’ll see much more of this in Littleton as full electric cars and electric hybrids become more common. The vast majority of cars and trucks serviced at EAS Tire & Auto in Littleton use a hydraulic power boost system. With hydraulics, fluid is pressurized by a pump which actuates a hydraulic cylinder to reduce steering effort. Some of these pumps are powered by an electric motor. Most pumps are powered by the serpentine belt driven by the engine. Power steering fluid has the necessary hydraulic properties and the ability to lubricate the internal parts. The power steering fl ... read more

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Go Straight: Wheel Alignment For Littleton Automobiles

Denver motorists may have an alignment problem if their car drifts or pulls to one side, the steering wheel’s off center, they notice uneven tire wear or the car doesn’t feel like it handles right as they drive down Littleton Colorado streets and freeways. When all of a vehicle’s wheels are lined up exactly with each other, your wheels are in alignment. Running into potholes, smacking a curb or other objects around Littleton, Colorado are great ways for Lakewood motorists to knock their car out of alignment. Then one or more of your wheels starts pulling in a slightly different direction and the problems begin. Driving for an extended time when your car is out of alignment causes your tires to wear unevenly and excessively. Sometimes the tire can be worn so badly that it will fail. At the very least, you’ll have to replace your tires sooner. You could end up with premature wear to your suspension system, which can be costly. The f ... read more

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Following Recommended Intervals For Your SUV

If you’re reading this article in Littleton, Colorado, then you probably care about your car and how it runs. Even though you care, there is still that moment of dread when your service technician tells you the manufacturer recommends some additional service. Your heart beats a little faster, your blood pressure rises. You worry about spending more money than you had planned. And you worry that if you say “no”, you might be harming your SUV or risking your family’s safety. At the risk of sounding like your dad, you really should have done your homework. Service recommendations are in your owner’s manual. But it is not like you want to keep your SUV auto maintenance schedule on your nightstand for bedtime reading. Cars are complicated machines and it takes some effort for Littleton motorists to keep them running well. That is why vehicle manufacturers have maintenance schedules that explain how to keep your ... read more

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