If you’ve spent any time wrenching on hot rods or turning pages in performance mags over the years, the name Jeff Smith needs no introduction. From his days as technical editor at Hot Rod Magazine to running the show as editor at Car Craft, Jeff has been dropping practical, clear-headed tech wisdom for decades.
In the September 2026 issue of All Chevy Performance Magazine, Jeff turned his attention to a system that usually gets ignored right up until a pump starts whining or a high-pressure line decides to leak on a weekend cruise.
His article, "Turning Efficiency: Power Steering Maintenance Tips," is a must-read for anyone running hydraulic steering on their build.
Power steering tech is near and dear to our hearts here at Kwik Performance, considering how much time we spend designing power steering systems with custom brackets, pulleys, and hose kits.
We were stoked to see Jeff drop a shoutout to Kwik Performance alongside a few other solid industry suppliers in the article. We’ve had a long relationship with Jeff and always appreciate his talent for breaking down complex shop tech into straightforward, entertaining advice.
Beyond the maintenance tips, this article is a great reminder of why real print magazines still belong on the workbench. When the old Petersen Publishing era faded away, In The Garage Media stepped up to fill a massive void in our hobby. Magazines like All Chevy Performance, Modern Rodding and Classic Truck Performance are built right with heavy slick paper, crisp photography, and thorough technical articles written by guys who actually build and drive cars. And a bonus is that you can also receive them in digital format and enjoy them on your PC, tablet or smartphone.
Quick Takeaways from Jeff’s article:
Power Steering Health Tips
- Fluid Quality: Fresh, cool fluid prevents pump cavitation, internal wear, and system whine.
- Plumbing: Running properly rated high-pressure hoses and clean routing protects against catastrophic leaks.
- System Matched Components: Proper pulley ratios and bracket alignment keep pumps operating in their sweet spot.
Pick up a copy of the September 2026 issue of All Chevy Performance, check out Jeff’s article, and give your steering system a quick inspection before your next road trip. Supporting high-quality print media keeps great technical journalism alive in the hot rod world.
