Matt's Garage
205 W Union Street, Portland, IN 47371 260.726.8761

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 16, 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: Feb 09, 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: Dec 29, 2024

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 19, 2020

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: Dec 02, 2019

Power Steering Service At Matt's Garage

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: May 15, 2013