problem with steering

[Brian P]

when the car is not moving and i try to turn the wheel i find that is it very difficult to do, like i am on a flat tire. its fine at normal speeds. ive really only noticed it when the engine is cold. it seemed to happen all of a sudden out of the blue. maybe it just needs more power steering fluid?

[A380Driver]

Nah...thats normal just becuase there is more friction between the pavement and the tire when the tire is not rotating...sooo it requires more work

Just for hoo-haaas check ur fluids every week or so, it only take about 2 mins.

[Brian P]

well its been 3 years and this is the first time ive noticed any difficulties. something must be up

[gdalton]

Have you looked at your power steering fluid to see if it is low? Also I have noticed that when the tires ware down the steering will become more difficult. Other then that I would say take it to the dealer if it is still under warranty and make them look at it.

[Brian P]

havent had a chance to take a look being as its dark out and all

i assume there is a line on the container that will make it evident if it needs to be topped off... or should it be topped off at all times?

[Brian P]

i checked and the fluid is right where it should be - at the max.

also it should be noted that even when the car is moving very slowly it is still hard to steer, and sometimes i can hear a strange sound. a low pitched "errrrr" sound, like the car is grunting or whathaveyou. any thoughts?