stiff steering

[AMLDMD]

Hello to all, Just purchased a 2007 328xi. 113 K miles. the steering is stiff. Changed the pump, reservoir and hoses. No unusual noise. Steering is smooth just feels like manual steering. Have used CHF 11S fluid. Any suggestions on what to look at next.

[verobeach97]

welcome to BMW. i thought my car didn't have PS either when I purchased mine. there is nothing wrong with yours.

[MIKYZZ4]

I see that you require initiation, read this:https://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/s...ave-a-question

[Pelican Parts]

Hello to all, Just purchased a 2007 328xi. 113 K miles. the steering is stiff. Changed the pump, reservoir and hoses. No unusual noise. Steering is smooth just feels like manual steering. Have used CHF 11S fluid. Any suggestions on what to look at next.

Welcome to the forum and congrats on the purchase - as other members have said, BMWs generally have a pretty stiff/heavy feel in the steering wheel. Unless it starts to feel like you really have to use some strength to turn it, you're car is fine


-Dmitry