The hydraulic system begins and ends with a reservoir which houses ... manufacturers have been shifting to electric power-assisted steering in the name of fuel consumption. Detractors argue ...

The end result is the same ... when the fluid returns from the steering gear at much lower pressure. Hydraulic power steering ...

The power-steering pump pressurizes the hydraulic fluid that helps the driver turn the steering wheel. Signs of steering-pump failure include leaks, noises or decreased assistance while steering.