​On older cars that are not equipped with Electronic Power Steering, they use circulating fluid to create smooth Steering. Unfortunately when the Steering is no longer smooth, it typically means there is a fluid leak. We regularly get told of red or greenish oil leaking onto the ground with power steering issues. A failure could be a line that has rusted out, failed seal on a power and/or even a failed power steering rack. Pictured is a power steering rack that has failed with a slow leak out of the seal. Everytime the wheel is pointed left or right some fluid escapes from a worn seal. The fix is replacing the failed part. 

Pothole season has been hitting hard this year. We have seen a large increase in steering and suspension failures. Pictured is a rear sway bar link that met its untimely end due to a pothole. The ball and socket joint broke resulting in a clunking noise when turning and going over bumps. The fix was a new pair of sway bar links for under $300. 

Finally finished 1 of our winter projects, the dodge van B100. Thought we would throw some pictures for your enjoyment.