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Originally Posted by JacobAziza
yah, the engine is by far the greater waste, that was supposed to be a joke.
maybe the PS pump only uses 1/2 mpg of power, but even a small amount, at all times, which serves no purpose 99% of the time, thats pretty crazy.
I wasn't thinking of the clutch as a DIY mod, I was thinking it would be a good idea if they were built that way. In my imagination it is activated either manually, or when speed drops below 5mph. I know it will never happen.
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These days pumps are replaced by electric motors, many smaller european car has electric motor to provide steering assist, cars even park themselves (like VW) as it is possible to program steering functions with such system, also they have stronger assist at slow speed, so maybe they are not getting a clutch, but something much better?