Topspin 2nd Gear October 9, 2011 Share October 9, 2011 (edited) Doing a Poll. I have always been told NEVER turn the powered steering wheel while stationary to avoid excessive wear and tear on the components. But from my observation, it seems that many don't subscribe to this anymore. Is this not applicable anymore? Edited October 9, 2011 by Topspin ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fastfive1 5th Gear October 9, 2011 Share October 9, 2011 Sometimes it's inevitable especially if you drive a long car and have to do parallel parking. Letting the car inch forward when attempting to parallel park may cause you to hit the car in front or behind you. I usually only turn the steering wheel when the car is stationary when the rear of the car is in and i wanna get the front in but there's not much space between the rear of my car and the front of the car behind me. Then again this is usually done in only very tight spaces. Most of the time, if you drive a shorter car, <4.7m, getting in the space usually doesn't require you to turn the steering wheel when the car is stationary. Anyway the wear is almost negligible. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good-Carbuyer 1st Gear October 9, 2011 Share October 9, 2011 Doing a Poll. I have always been told NEVER turn the powered steering wheel while stationary to avoid excessive wear and tear on the components. But from my observation, it seems that many don't subscribe to this anymore. Is this not applicable anymore? I believe those can benefit from refresher Driving lessons. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonTan 2nd Gear October 9, 2011 Share October 9, 2011 Myth busted. There is the warranty should power steering go wrong. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Expertz 1st Gear October 10, 2011 Share October 10, 2011 i thought you were not supposed to turn while stationary to avoid wear on the tires? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwardthy 1st Gear October 10, 2011 Share October 10, 2011 this was taught during driving lessons. During TP if you turn steering wheel during test, you will accumulate points. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topspin 2nd Gear October 10, 2011 Author Share October 10, 2011 (edited) Myth busted. There is the warranty should power steering go wrong. The fear is that any steering related problems will only appear after the warranty period. Those who have ever driven a non power steering car before will know how hard it is to turn the wheel of a stationary car. You can therefore imagine the immense stresses on the components when you try to do it on a powered steering even though you do not feel it at the steering wheel. It will be even worse if the foot brake is pressed. The car body could not even move in reaction to the front wheel turning. Edited October 10, 2011 by Topspin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazybugger 1st Gear October 10, 2011 Share October 10, 2011 to curb this habit of turning wheels when car is stationary, i propose that from now on, ALL learner cars should have no powered steering. hehehehehe ... this measure would also have the effect of lessening the number of new licence holders who will in time to come, will eventually want to buy a car. hehehehehe Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Throttle2 Supersonic October 10, 2011 Share October 10, 2011 Doing a Poll. I have always been told NEVER turn the powered steering wheel while stationary to avoid excessive wear and tear on the components. But from my observation, it seems that many don't subscribe to this anymore. Is this not applicable anymore? That's silly. Power steering is made for that specific reason. The fella who told you that is probably a mechanic in his 60s still living in the 70s thinking that power steering is a gadget and an option in todays cars. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aeromania 1st Gear October 10, 2011 Share October 10, 2011 Hear say if turn steering while stationary will damage steering column. so dun want to take a chance but sometimes bo bian then turn lor waht to do. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topspin 2nd Gear October 10, 2011 Author Share October 10, 2011 Extracted from an Australian driving school website: The 8-steps of the Three-point Turn: 1. Check mirrors, indicate right check shoulder: This step is a basic procedure, every time before pulling away from the kerb (or changing lanes). 2. While slowly moving forward, turn the steering wheel quickly to full right lock. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nzy Twincharged October 10, 2011 Share October 10, 2011 I think all these only applicable if you are overseas or going to use your cars for more than 10 years. It wears the steering mechanism faster but cuz Singapore cars only can be used for 10 years by the time the problem comes in probably car has been scraped already. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazybugger 1st Gear October 10, 2011 Share October 10, 2011 I think all these only applicable if you are overseas or going to use your cars for more than 10 years. It wears the steering mechanism faster but cuz Singapore cars only can be used for 10 years by the time the problem comes in probably car has been scraped already. the reason that cars usually don't "last" 10 yrs in singapore is becoz of the PARF and COE system. in most cases, the cars are actually exported after we have done with them and they are used for many more years wherever they are sold to. cars from singapore are popular coz we look after our cars well (prolly due to the high costs but also coz of the regular inspection requirements from our garmen) and also coz we don't in general put a lot of mileage into them my cars are 25 and 35 yrs old and are still in good condition. it's just a matter of how you take care of them. But then again, cars aren't built like that anymore. That being said, i still don't see any problem for most cars to last well beyond the 10yrs that our garmen has imposed. it's such a waste for us to discard serviceable cars and getting new ones .. and then we complain $$ not enough. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kangadrool Supersonic October 10, 2011 Share October 10, 2011 (edited) Why would anyone want to turn the steering when car is stationery? It does not help the car to move and re-position when it has come to a complete stop no matter how you turn your steering. Only rare occasion will be during maintenance when you need to access wheel arch areas. One common scene I see and more worrying is most people will shift gear before car comes to a complete stop. You will see the car starts to reverse before it comes to a complete halt. Edited October 10, 2011 by Kangadrool Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mllcg 3rd Gear October 10, 2011 Share October 10, 2011 Why would anyone want to turn the steering when car is stationery? It does not help the car to move and re-position when it has come to a complete stop no matter how you turn your steering. Only rare occasion will be during maintenance when you need to access wheel arch areas. One common scene I see and more worrying is most people will shift gear before car comes to a complete stop. You will see the car starts to reverse before it comes to a complete halt. engine brake what. drop gear before stopping? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mecontle 1st Gear October 10, 2011 Share October 10, 2011 whatever in school remains in school , outside in real world driving , spatial awareness and anticipation through experience is ur survival tool Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sosaria Twincharged October 10, 2011 Share October 10, 2011 At least release the footbrake while you turn the steering... though the car is stationary, allowing it to "freewheel" may reduce stresses in the steering system, cos the wheels are free to shift and move slightly, if they need to move at all. I normally try to inch the car fwd or rev - just move a little bit, if I need to turn the steering wheel to full lock - it's just a good habit. If the parking space is normal size and driving a normal size car, moving a couple of inches front or back, you need not worry about hitting anything. Then again, there's also that old mechanics' tale about not turning the steering until it goes "bang" on the mechanical stop. Heard that one? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fastfive1 5th Gear October 10, 2011 Share October 10, 2011 At least release the footbrake while you turn the steering... though the car is stationary, allowing it to "freewheel" may reduce stresses in the steering system, cos the wheels are free to shift and move slightly, if they need to move at all. I normally try to inch the car fwd or rev - just move a little bit, if I need to turn the steering wheel to full lock - it's just a good habit. If the parking space is normal size and driving a normal size car, moving a couple of inches front or back, you need not worry about hitting anything. Then again, there's also that old mechanics' tale about not turning the steering until it goes "bang" on the mechanical stop. Heard that one? Your car is less than 4.7m in length? ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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