Health & Fitness
Your power steering has a problem if you see this light
If a light with a steering wheel and exclamation point comes on, your power steering is acting up.
There are a number of dashboard warning lights that can pop on at any minute. Everyone knows what the oil light and battery light are for, but a lot of them require pulling out the owners' manual. In the coming months, we are going to take a look at different lights and what they stand for to help make it a little clearer.
This light, a steering wheel and exclamation point, indicates that your vehicle's power steering fluid levels are low or that there is a fault in the system. The steering wheel looks slightly different depending on the model of car or truck.
If the light turns on, the fluid levels need to be checked and topped up if low. If the light remains illuminated after the fluid is filled or comes back on down the road, then the vehicle needs to be inspected by a technician.
If the power steering fails, you can still drive your car or truck, but it will be significantly harder to steer.
Mark LeBlanc is the owner and founder of Gages Lake Auto & Light Truck in Gages Lake. He started in the automotive industry in 1984, excelling as an Automotive Technician for more than 20 years until he opened Gages Lake Auto in 2006. Mark is an ASE-Certified Master Technician with L1 Advanced Engine Performance Certification. He holds a Fuel & Diesel Certificate from Lincoln Technical Institute in Melrose Park, IL and a philosophy degree from Harper College. You can reach Mark via email at service@gageslakeautorepair.com or by phone at (847) 548-2277.
