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12-30-2012, 09:26 PM	#1
surechap Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Central Valley Posts: 65 iTrader: (0) Photo Gallery	What is this it's leaking? It's right behind the radiator fan, honestly I've noticed it leaking for a while. Attached Thumbnails

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Power steering reservoir.

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they are supposed to drip just a tiny bit.

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You might consider doing a Power Steering line rebuild if it is real bad. This will eliminate the dripping mess you have now.

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12-31-2012, 12:44 AM	#5
pdxmotorhead Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Portland Or Posts: 2,666 iTrader: (1) Photo Gallery	The reservoir is supposed to be replaced regularly as its also the filter for the power steering system. It uses ATF NOT Power steering fluid which makes the leaking worse. The hoses also need replaced about every 75K as I hear it... Good Luck Dave __________________ Dave - PDX 1995 318ti - Active Black and Tan. 2005 330xi - Mtech 1 - 6spd - Orient Blue/Black

12-31-2012, 09:05 PM	#6
jca Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Wichita Falls, Texas Posts: 1,364 iTrader: (1) Photo Gallery	My power steering system started to leak at 120k. FYI.

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