Conquer the Challenges of Hard Steering and Sluggish Acceleration

stiff dangerous steering ... the wheel wont self centre and its really notchy and bad to drive.the car will try to throw you off the road. ... I've ... One of the most common reasons that lead to stiff steering wheels is when vehicles have low power steering fluid left in their systems. This ... Power steering quit working while under hard acceleration. Mechanic's Assistant: Do you notice any knocking noises or a burning smell while accelerating? Steering issues can be diagnosed by check the track bar, drag link, and tie rods. If those are tight and do not have any play I would also check ... I notice this drop of performance and fuel efficiency around 220k miles. It's hard to figure out the problem since I don't have a CEL and this ... If full, I will try replacing the steering fluid to see if it makes any differences. I am fully aware that BMW are known for stiff steering feel ... If your power steering fluid levels are low, it can cause your steering wheel to feel stiff. Check your power steering fluid levels regularly ... After seeing a few threads and posts regarding 100 owners (including myself) experiencing a noticable loss of power steering when accelerating ... Could be a leak internal to the rack. There was a recent report (few months back) of someone losing a rack or a pump to doing donuts. Apparently ... Is the rack leaking fluid at all? Jack the front tires up and cycle the steering. If it feels relatively smooth then you're likely not dealing ...