Q: My power steering pump failed again?
My power steering went out and I was told that the pulley on it went out as well. What could cause it to do that? Also this is the Second time I've replaced it in a span of two month. I'm trying to see what the issue could be before replacing the pump and pulley again
My car has 200000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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