What causes power steering pump to go bad?

Does it fail like any other part, or can the driver increase the liklihood of it failing?



My mom's backyard mechanic/boyfriend got a hold to my keys and claimed he was seeing if my transmission was going bad (which im sure it is bcuz my car changes gears weirdly) and he came back bragging about how he was doing 90 mph going around a curve...so therefore the transmission cant be going bad. {Idiot I know} So anyway the next day I drive my car a few miles and bam no power steering! So Im thinking he had sumthin to do with this, am I wrong?What causes power steering pump to go bad?You may be paranoid but what made you think that.

Anyhow check your psf level with the engine off.

The fluid will turn into foam if over filled or under filled and will spill over.

In this case you will have to wait until all of the foam is gone.What causes power steering pump to go bad?Turns out the hose burst. My moms bf said it was pinched from when he replaced my alternator.

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What causes power steering pump to go bad?Find where it's leaking. Chances are, a power steering hose burst judging by how your mom's bf drove it.What causes power steering pump to go bad?Depending where it leaks from, it could be a hose, or the seal has gone out of the pump. At 90 mph the car is not shifting gears, the jackass needs a lesson on diagnosing problems instead

of creating more.What causes power steering pump to go bad?years of use and running low of fluid.What causes power steering pump to go bad?Hard to say,but it sure is a co-incidence isnt it....



Check for Leaks if you see any kind of oil on the ground it would be a good time to Find Another mechanic that is reputable....Should be an easy fix but get an estimate..It is ALWAYS preferable to use someone who is a specialist in the field..



In Other words if you have a ;



CHEVY- go to a chevy dealer or shop

Honda-go to a Honda Dealer or shop



and so forth.....Do not blame the backyard guy for this ,we are not sure if he did it and how...Getting suspicious is not going to fix it or help you...



A good confident %26quot;HONEST%26quot; Mechanic Can %26amp; Will explain what is wrong with your steering system....Ask if He had Formal Training %26amp; Certification in the Automotive Industry..Vocation school certification..



A good Mechanic will save you Money,because he knows Exactly what needs to be done %26amp; Knows the types of Parts, by way of Configuration and Quality..



My experience has always told me that, Original Genuine Dealer Parts are the SAFEST..But Aftermarket Parts are Equally as good, if not, Better, because of Upgraded or Updated design...Again a Trustworthy Mechanic is your Key, as well as his Product Knowledge....



Good LuckWhat causes power steering pump to go bad?It probably broke the pressure hose. Replace it. It can't be repaired.