greggp

Pardon the pun but how much power does the power steering use on a engine?
I have Ford focus 1.8 petrol titanium (08 plate) and have noticed recently that when driving and slow down on approach and turn into corners I feel a draught and drop in the internal cabin temperature.
Also when idling and I turn the steering wheel the rev’s dip slightly. I assume this must be power steering related issue?
When I switch the A/C on it doesn’t seem to affect the power or dip the rev counter.
If this is normal then so be it but was wondering if anyone had experienced similar problems as I was thinking of dropping it back into Ford for a check.

Thanks

martysmartie

iTrader: (1)

It's normal on any car for the revs to dip as the power steering loads up the engine, on these there is a pressure switch built in to the line and so when performing tight parking maneuvers etc the revs are raised so the engine will not stall. The A/C should do similar, does the A/C actually work?

Martin