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09-12-2022, 12:01 PM

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RedRide

Drives: '09 Yaris carmine red 2d HB

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Quote:

Originally Posted by bronsin

Frankly I am dubious that electric power steering gives you better gas mileage than power steering with a pump.

You don’t get something for nothing. Especially in physics!

Yeah but, doesn't a power steering pump usually rob more engine power than an alternator?
This is why if you go full left right with the steering wheel it puts a noticeable load on the engine.

Last edited by RedRide; 09-12-2022 at 12:24 PM.

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