I recently got a new honda accord euro 2006 luxury and after driving for a while I suspected that the Power Steering is a lot heavier than it should be. Drove a mates car (same year/model etc) and his steering was a lot easier and smoother than mine. The car did have low power steering fluid (was just under low mark on resevoir).Topped it up when I found out. No obvious squeeling. However turning the steering left and right whilst the car is idle, bonnet open, does make the engine louder (not sure if this is meant to happen but it seems normal). Does anyone experience the same problem? Any tips on how I should go about this.

P.S the power steering hasnt completely shit itself. Just feels extremely heavy compared to my mates car same make model etc.