2008 C300 4Matic Sports Power Steering
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2008 C300 4Matic Sports Power Steering
Hello, I recently bought a used 2008 C300. It's my first car and the car I drove to practice for my license test was a Dodge Charger.
Until yesterday I didn't notice that my power steering may be slightly off. Similar to the Dodge Charger, my C300 didn't have a strong power steering when I was running in low speeds mainly for parking. It wasn't a big a deal because I thought at low speeds power steering wouldn't be strong because its easier to control when parking. But when I drove a 2008 bmw yesterday, I noticed how his power steering would work strongly even if the car was running at low speed. Do you guys think there may be a problem to my car's power steering?
Until yesterday I didn't notice that my power steering may be slightly off. Similar to the Dodge Charger, my C300 didn't have a strong power steering when I was running in low speeds mainly for parking. It wasn't a big a deal because I thought at low speeds power steering wouldn't be strong because its easier to control when parking. But when I drove a 2008 bmw yesterday, I noticed how his power steering would work strongly even if the car was running at low speed. Do you guys think there may be a problem to my car's power steering?
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When you say does not have strong power steering you mean the steering wheel is heavy even on low speed, right? If that is the case that is normal. The pre-facelift c-class does not have overly boosted power steering like the new versions. I can turn the steering wheel of my ML with my pinky finger even if the vehicle is not moving so just imagine how hard the steering wheel of the c-class which I think is good for the size of the car. Also check your tire pressures. Does your car have the original tire size on them or was it changed to a different size as that will also affect the steering feel of the car.
Last edited by shotgun_banjo; May 24, 2015 at 09:58 PM.
