0500 Mechanics
390 South 5th West, Rexburg, ID 83440 208.356.0500

Steering and Suspension

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Easy on the Wheel (Power Steering)

Steering a vehicle these days doesn't take much effort, but if you got behind the wheel back before power steering was invented, you'd need to practically have the strength of Hercules to turn the whe...
Published on: Feb 02, 2025

Steering You Right (Power Steering Fluid Service)

It’s important for safe driving that two of the most important systems in your vehicle work right.  One is the brakes.  The other is the steering.  Nearly all vehicles on the road...
Published on: Jan 26, 2025

U and your U-Joints (Lubricate U-Joints)

If your vehicle’s power goes to the rear wheels, then you have something called U-joints in the drivetrain. U-joints are connectors that allow the rotating power from your vehicle’s engine...
Published on: Jan 12, 2025

Wheel Squeal (What Causes Squealing While Steering)

When teenagers squeal at a concert, it's usually a sound of joy. When your vehicle squeals when you are turning, it could be a sign of something dangerous. When engineers designed your vehicle's stee...
Published on: Jun 11, 2021

My Vehicle is Turning Me Off!

Steering should be something you don't have to think about too much. You want to go somewhere, you turn the wheel, and you head in that direction. Simple, right? What happens when your steering wheel...
Published on: Jul 16, 2020

Power Steering Maintenance

Steering is one of the things we take for granted in our vehicles. Let’s break it down into two areas: first, the power assist and second, the actual parts that steer the vehicle. Most people u...
Published on: Jun 23, 2019

Power Steering Service At 0500 Mechanics

Power steering is easy to take for granted – you spin the steering wheel and your car turns.  But behind the scenes your power steering is making it easy.  The vast majority of vehicl...
Published on: Mar 21, 2013