Why Does the Steering Wheel Feel Heavy?

[Jeremiah]

The reasons for a heavy steering wheel include: 1. Insufficient power steering fluid, which requires timely maintenance or adding/replacing the power steering fluid; 2. Low tire pressure, which increases the contact area between the tires and the road surface, leading to greater friction and difficulty in steering, resulting in a heavy steering wheel that is detrimental to driving safety—promptly replenishing tire pressure is necessary in such cases; 3. Overly tight bearing fit; 4. Power steering system issues, which should be addressed based on the actual situation. The steering wheel is a wheel-shaped device used to control the direction of cars, ships, airplanes, etc. Its function is to convert the force applied by the driver to the edge of the steering wheel into torque, which is then transmitted to the steering shaft. It mainly consists of a frame, foam, and mounting clips or screw holes corresponding to the driver's airbag (DAB).