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Why is it advised not to hold the steering on to its extreme end for long on power steerings?
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∙ 16y ago
i personally never heard that is not adviseable but the only thing that i could think of is. the psi in use on a regular power steering system ranges from 500psi to 1,000psi. this means that when your wheels are turned all the way you are using the highest psi allowable by your particular system. by keeping the wheels turn for a long period you are sending a high psi to either the rack and pinions or gear box and well the high psi may rupture a seal, cause leaks and power assist failure.
The reason this is advised (I advise all my customers on this one) is because the seals have a finite life and lose their elasticity through age, heat and pressure. Because the pump reaches it's maximum pressure at this point, the relief valve allows the fluid to by pass in the pump. This causes a heat build up very quickly. Try this (not for too long though), then go and feel the temperature of the relief valve on the pump. You'll get an idea of what the seals have to endure...
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