What is the difference between one and a half turns and locking the steering wheel?

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SophieFitz
07/30/25 7:18am
Locking the steering wheel means turning it one and a half turns, so there is no difference. Specific explanations are as follows: Locking the steering wheel to the right means turning it one and a half turns to the right, and locking it to the left means turning it one and a half turns to the left. Therefore, after locking the wheel to the right, turning it back one and a half turns will return it to the center position, and the same applies to locking it to the left. If you turn the wheel half a turn to the right, turning it back half a turn in the opposite direction will return it to the center position. Hazards of locking the steering wheel: 1. Shortens the lifespan of the power steering pump: When turning the vehicle, locking the steering wheel increases the pressure on the power steering pump several times or even more, and continuously locking the steering wheel will further shorten the pump's lifespan. Therefore, you should not continuously lock the steering wheel. 2. Damages the clutch: Locking the steering wheel directs power to the front wheels. In this state, the vehicle requires a significant amount of power to move, and when the steering wheel is locked, the vehicle is in the starting phase. At this time, the clutch cannot fully engage, which can cause damage to the clutch. 3. Damages the power steering structure: If the steering wheel is locked for more than 15 seconds, the power steering pump is forced to operate continuously, raising the temperature of the hydraulic fluid and thereby damaging the power steering structure. 4. Causes tire misalignment or wear: Starting the vehicle with the steering wheel locked and pressing the accelerator can cause tire misalignment or wear. Additionally, locking the steering wheel at high speeds while driving increases friction between the tires and the ground, leading to tire wear.
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