 » Site Navigation | | | | » Recent Threads | | | |  |  |  |  11-01-2005, 11:55 PM | #1 | | TRETEN IRGENDEINES ESELS Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 3,687 |  Where is the power steering fluid located?
I did a search but could not find any info on this and my owners manual say to call dealership...wtf
I'm trying to find out where the power steering fluid is so i can see if it's low. Also if anyone knows where the power steering motor is located and engine is a m44,not sure if theres a difference between m42 or m44. __________________ 98 Avus Blue 318 ti Active
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__________________ 1996 318ti, California package, 267k miles
current mods: bilstein sports, bavauto springs, e30 m3 LCABs, solid metal ball joints, bavauto RSMs w/reinforcements, e30 3.73 LSD & halfshafts, supersprint cat-back exhaust, turner rear sway bar reinforcements, IE poly subframe & RTABs + camber/toe kits, powdercoated e36 32x front calipers, sport mirrors, H&R 28mmF/19mmR sway bars, x-brace, auto solutions SSK w/poly bushing upgrade, BMW CD43 head unit, DICE HD Radio w/iPod integration and "stealth" HD antenna, staggered style 68s, orange electronic TPMS, leather arm rest, JT Designs metal undertray
acquired and awaiting install: heated seat kit, cali top switch relo, lumbar support kit, park distance control kit, heated washer nozzle kit, m-coupe rear subframe, trailing arms, differential, and halfshafts, m-coupe front/rear brakes with master cylinder, under hood light kit, mud flaps, rear sun blind, auto-dimming rear view mirror, tilt steering wheel retrofit, apexcone 5000K HIDs with 55W ballasts
2002 X5 4.4 Sport Package, 53.5k miles
Current Mods: e46 m3 steering wheel | | | | | 11-03-2005, 01:59 AM | #3 | | Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 28 |
the resevoir that i was thinking was used for the P/S fluid says "use ATF oil only". so i assumed that was for that tranny fluid. but the resevoir pictured above looks exactly like my "ATF" one...is this for the P/S fluid then??? im confused. or does ATF stand for something else in German?? | | | | | 11-03-2005, 02:03 AM | #4 | | aka Stabby Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mead, CO Posts: 5,336 |
the power steering pump/system uses ATF (automatic transmission fluid). i'm going to use mobil 1 or amsoil synthetic ATF when i do mine. __________________ 1996 318ti, California package, 267k miles
current mods: bilstein sports, bavauto springs, e30 m3 LCABs, solid metal ball joints, bavauto RSMs w/reinforcements, e30 3.73 LSD & halfshafts, supersprint cat-back exhaust, turner rear sway bar reinforcements, IE poly subframe & RTABs + camber/toe kits, powdercoated e36 32x front calipers, sport mirrors, H&R 28mmF/19mmR sway bars, x-brace, auto solutions SSK w/poly bushing upgrade, BMW CD43 head unit, DICE HD Radio w/iPod integration and "stealth" HD antenna, staggered style 68s, orange electronic TPMS, leather arm rest, JT Designs metal undertray
acquired and awaiting install: heated seat kit, cali top switch relo, lumbar support kit, park distance control kit, heated washer nozzle kit, m-coupe rear subframe, trailing arms, differential, and halfshafts, m-coupe front/rear brakes with master cylinder, under hood light kit, mud flaps, rear sun blind, auto-dimming rear view mirror, tilt steering wheel retrofit, apexcone 5000K HIDs with 55W ballasts
2002 X5 4.4 Sport Package, 53.5k miles
Current Mods: e46 m3 steering wheel | | | | | 11-28-2005, 12:28 AM | #5 | | TRETEN IRGENDEINES ESELS Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 3,687 |
When i checked my level out the cap had a little dipstick on it and it was bone dry. It looked like there was two markings on it but no writing. And the cylinder was a little white thing inside the black canister. I mean i could see it but could't tell if it was low or not. IS this dipstick supposed to be wet with fluid? __________________ 98 Avus Blue 318 ti Active
clear outs all around,stealth turning signals,blue led interior lights, 35% tinted windows,K&N air filter, 12" Kenwood Sub, MTX Thunder Amp,Alpine cd changer, Leatherz Armrest,ACS Pedals/Handbrake/FloorMats & Vitesse Tuning Carbon Fiber B-Pillars/CF Spark Plug Cover, New 16" MSW Typer 14 Rims on Goodyear Triple Treds
www.myspace.com/avusblueti | | | | | 11-28-2005, 12:30 AM | #6 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 9,356 |
Quote: | Originally Posted by Tyler IS this dipstick supposed to be wet with fluid? | Yep. My guess it is leaking out the trombone looking hose in front of your sway bar. __________________ ...steven
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| | | | | 11-28-2005, 01:10 AM | #7 | | TRETEN IRGENDEINES ESELS Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 3,687 |
Quote: | Originally Posted by 1996 328ti Yep.
My guess it is leaking out the trombone looking hose in front of your sway bar. | The fluid looks like it's at the top of the white inner part,or a little below. I just don't know if the two lines on the dipstick if the top one is full and bottom is low. __________________ 98 Avus Blue 318 ti Active
clear outs all around,stealth turning signals,blue led interior lights, 35% tinted windows,K&N air filter, 12" Kenwood Sub, MTX Thunder Amp,Alpine cd changer, Leatherz Armrest,ACS Pedals/Handbrake/FloorMats & Vitesse Tuning Carbon Fiber B-Pillars/CF Spark Plug Cover, New 16" MSW Typer 14 Rims on Goodyear Triple Treds
www.myspace.com/avusblueti | | | | | 11-28-2005, 09:43 PM | #8 | | TRETEN IRGENDEINES ESELS Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 3,687 |
Bump.... __________________ 98 Avus Blue 318 ti Active
clear outs all around,stealth turning signals,blue led interior lights, 35% tinted windows,K&N air filter, 12" Kenwood Sub, MTX Thunder Amp,Alpine cd changer, Leatherz Armrest,ACS Pedals/Handbrake/FloorMats & Vitesse Tuning Carbon Fiber B-Pillars/CF Spark Plug Cover, New 16" MSW Typer 14 Rims on Goodyear Triple Treds
www.myspace.com/avusblueti | | | | | 11-28-2005, 10:06 PM | #9 | | Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Malden, MA Posts: 672 |
Quote: | Originally Posted by Tyler The fluid looks like it's at the top of the white inner part,or a little below. I just don't know if the two lines on the dipstick if the top one is full and bottom is low. | As far as I know, I asked my mechanic and he told me that the fluid should be sitting somewhere in between the two lines on the cap. If the cap is dry.........then you should add more fluid. You should take the time and flush the system while your at it. I did mine like 2 weeks ago, I used Mobil1 Dextron III. That one seems to be a popular choice. | | | | | 11-28-2005, 10:24 PM | #10 | | TRETEN IRGENDEINES ESELS Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 3,687 |
Quote: | Originally Posted by Juni As far as I know, I asked my mechanic and he told me that the fluid should be sitting somewhere in between the two lines on the cap. If the cap is dry.........then you should add more fluid. You should take the time and flush the system while your at it. I did mine like 2 weeks ago, I used Mobil1 Dextron III. That one seems to be a popular choice. | Where did you buy this Juni? Autozone or someplace? How do you flush it out,unplug one of the hoses and drain? __________________ 98 Avus Blue 318 ti Active
clear outs all around,stealth turning signals,blue led interior lights, 35% tinted windows,K&N air filter, 12" Kenwood Sub, MTX Thunder Amp,Alpine cd changer, Leatherz Armrest,ACS Pedals/Handbrake/FloorMats & Vitesse Tuning Carbon Fiber B-Pillars/CF Spark Plug Cover, New 16" MSW Typer 14 Rims on Goodyear Triple Treds
www.myspace.com/avusblueti | | | | | 11-29-2005, 03:28 AM | #11 | | Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Malden, MA Posts: 672 |
Quote: | Originally Posted by Tyler Where did you buy this Juni? Autozone or someplace? How do you flush it out,unplug one of the hoses and drain? | I picked it up at autozone. It was like $6-$7 a quart.......you'll about one and a half to fill the system entirely. Probably need like three quarts if your gonna flush the system. Here is the link from when I did mine. http://www.318ti.org/forum/showthread.php?t=7572 It only took me like an hour or two to flush the system. If you need any help, just give me a call, I'll be more than happy to help you out. | | | | |
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