Is Rust on the Car Steering Column Normal?

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Rust on the car steering column is a normal phenomenon. Here are the relevant explanations: 1. Rust protection: The steering column generally does not have paint coverage for rust protection, so after some time of use, a layer of rust will appear on the steering column. This is quite common for most mid to low-end cars. Even some high-end cars do not spend money on treatment because these parts are not directly visible to the car owner and pose no safety hazards, so many manufacturers do not treat the steering column. 2. Steering column: The steering column is the component that connects the steering wheel and the steering gear in the steering system. Through the steering column, the driver transmits torque to the steering gear, driving the steering gear to achieve steering. Common steering columns include hydraulic power steering columns, electro-hydraulic power steering columns, and electric power steering columns, each with different systems.