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As above. The steering seems to be a tad on the heavy side. It has standard sport alloys and pressures are good. Is this normal?

Thanks

It's a two tonne vehicle so the steering is heavier than a car, especially at lower speeds.  It should lighten up as the speed increases but it will never be 'light'.

Is you fluid level OK?  No pipe leaks?

Richard

My steering rack had a little leak so I put a bottle of leak stop in it and it stopped the leak and made the steering alot lighter, even the wife noticed it!

I haven't really inspected it yet but I will be checking the fluid today. I will also check for any leaks.

Thanks for your help

yep heavy steering, drive an E70 the difference is amazing.

[quote="X5Sport"]
It's a two tonne vehicle so the steering is heavier than a car, especially at lower speeds.  It should lighten up as the speed increases but it will never be 'light'.

Is you fluid level OK?  No pipe leaks?

Richard
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i think its just the way bmw likes it. in fact everything is heavish.  even a previous beamer i had was the same. in comparison a much more heavier land cruiser i've had could be turned lock to lock with car almost stationary with one finger.