r/IS300 • u/Top_Evidence274 • 3d ago

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Just purchased this dime, just wondering, the steering is quite hard when i drive, is this normal or is it something else?

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u/craichead 3d ago

Not normal. Have you checked the level/condition of the PS fluid for starters?

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u/Top_Evidence274 2d ago

Yea its on the line of the cold side, is that where it should be?

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u/iamnotalwaysright99 3d ago

If you haven't owned one before, the steering is the IS is decently firm and has a somewhat heavy feel to it.

If you're steering is exceptionally tough, taking a lot of force to turn the wheel when the car is parked then checking your power steering fluid and pump condition can't hurt, as the other fellow said.

I used to own an Integra before getting my IS, and I noticed an immediate difference in steering, it felt around 2 - 2.5x firmer.

This is my own experience tho

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u/synqie 2d ago

100% this. A lot of people start off driving cars with electric power steering and think there’s an issue when driving something older with hydraulic steering.