There have been cases reported in the past where the steering jams and the driver cannot control the direction. EPS failure can cause accidents and in many cases it does not get identified as when the driver after the accident says the steering jammed, the car brand will say, “well we have never had a failure and now with the accident it is difficult to check as the steering system was damaged in the accident”
So what can we do to make sure we are protected and not get into an accident.
Well, to start, the moment you feel your steering get heavy during engine ignition, this is the first sign of a soon to fail EPS.
Cars with an EPS warning light, see it lit, immediately call for a tow truck and send the car in for a check. Do not try and drive the car to the workshop. The EPS could jam during your drive to the workshop and you could have an accident.
FACT!
ELECTRIC POWER STEERING PROVIDES BETTER FUEL ECONOMY
Cars with EPS systems do not come with hydraulic pumps or pistons. However, they come with a more simplified electric motor designed to augment the steering commands made by drivers. This method reduces the amount of weight in the vehicle. Also, the EPS system doesn’t use power from the engine as the hydraulic systems do. Overall, the electric power steering system is more efficient.
LESS MAINTENANCE IS NEEDED FOR ELECTRIC POWER STEERING SYSTEMS
It‘s obvious that cars containing hydraulic power steering need fluid to operate. The vehicles with EPS have one less type of fluid to be concerned about. In addition to that, it’s easier to calibrate cars with electric systems. Typically, all it needs is a small tweak in the programming.
WHICH SYSTEM HANDLES BETTER?
The system that offers the best handling to drivers is still a topic that’s often debated. Some feel that the hydraulic system provides a better feel for the road and that the EPS system has a tendency to make the driving experience somewhat dull. Since these opinions are subjective, you should get behind the wheel of an EPS vehicle and try it out for yourself.
