I noticed that there is more resistance in the steering at low speeds compared to other vehicles and was wondering if anyone found positive solutions to this besides lifting more weights.

I have been siphoning the PS fluid and replacing it with Mobil 1 ATF about 1/4 quart at a time, which is tedious and won't be 100%. However, I did notice a boost in power steering assist at lower speeds.

 

If you over boost you'll lose your feel at speed. If you want good feel at speed it will be heavy at slow speeds. You can't have both without sophisticated adaptive steering (think BMW) which many folks dislike when they try it. Eat your Wheaties!

 

I think the steering feels great. Ever drive one of those electric-steering Chevys (Malibu, Equinox, Cobalt, Aveo, etc.)? They feel like crap...but hey, they're easy to steer at low speed.

By the way, I was talking to a guy who owns a driving school around here. He buys Aveos and Cobalts - well one of 'em had total steering failure while one of his students was parallel parking. Not what I'd want going down a windy road...