Why Is the Car Steering Wheel So Tight?

[Stephen]

Reasons for a tight car steering wheel: 1. For hydraulic power steering, a common cause is dirty power steering fluid. Dirty power steering fluid can make the steering wheel increasingly heavy. Additionally, insufficient power steering fluid can also cause the steering wheel to feel heavier. If the issue is related to the power steering fluid, it should be promptly refilled or replaced. 2. For electric power steering, check if any fuses are blown or if there are any short circuits in the wiring. 3. For electric power steering, repeatedly turning the steering wheel while stationary or at low speeds places a significant load on the power steering system, which can easily trigger the steering gear's high-temperature protection, resulting in heavy steering. This is normal, and the steering will return to normal after cooling down.