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Hard to take Right Turns!

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Old Sep 4, 2005 | 08:48 PM
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Hard to take Right Turns!

It seems to be harder to take right turns than left(takes more pressure). Why is this? I have powersteering as well.
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Old Sep 4, 2005 | 08:51 PM
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How much harder? If your tires look ok with no weird wear patterns, its prob a problem with the steering system. Possibly a bad baffle in the steering rack, I dunno. Im not too familiar with the power steering systems.
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Old Sep 4, 2005 | 09:01 PM
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Are you fat?

Right turns are generally more difficult to execute under hard driving because of a weight bias to the driver's side. Like that in all cars, but it's not generally a hinderence.

As said, check for odd tire wear patterns and look for anything out of place with the suspension. You might also want to have your alignment checked.
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Old Sep 4, 2005 | 09:59 PM
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I've already got a wheel alignment done. I've just bought new tires. I weigh only 175.

It's not really that much harder but its noticeable

Hmm...

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Old Sep 4, 2005 | 10:33 PM
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Has it always been like this, or did it just start recently?
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Old Sep 4, 2005 | 10:36 PM
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Its always been like this since I've bought the car

Should I flush the power-steering fluid?

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Old Sep 4, 2005 | 11:00 PM
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Did the previous set of tires have any type of abnormal wear? As for flushing, it might help, but I kinda doubt it. If it was the power steering fluid, it shoud effect it evenly.
Also, how long have you had the car?
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Old Sep 4, 2005 | 11:11 PM
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sounds like a power steering problem, not an alignment prob.
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Old Sep 5, 2005 | 09:24 AM
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Any unusual noises? In addition to the other responses, it could be the bearing(s) in the upper strut mounts.
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