power steering delete
#1
power steering delete
I have a sixth gen hatchback, and I was considering removing the power steering to improve mpg. I've read up a lot on the pros and cons of removing it, but I've found very little info discussing mpg gains. I found one link where someone estimated around a 2'ish mpg gain. Has anyone here tried this?
#3
Thanks! I am really considering doing this. I've heard about the other benefits, like feeling the road better and a slight power increase, as well. If I do go through with it, I'll be sure to post the effect on mpg.
#8
Removing the belt only will give you a false reading on the "feel" as there is still fluid in the rack. You would be fighting that fluid to turn the vehicle.
To "properly" remove P/S, the rack/column must be drained, the lines on the rack looped and the rack refilled with some sort of oil/lubricant.
However, if you wish to try and see benefits regarding mpgs, removing the belt will help with that.
To "properly" remove P/S, the rack/column must be drained, the lines on the rack looped and the rack refilled with some sort of oil/lubricant.
However, if you wish to try and see benefits regarding mpgs, removing the belt will help with that.