2011 bmw x3 power steering fluid location

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Remember Me? Second Lieutenant. I've searched the owner's manual and it doesn't show anything related to power steering. Appreciate 0. Lieutenant Colonel. Originally Posted by da jemster.

2011 bmw x3 power steering fluid location

Log in. Sign up. JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. I know it makes me sound pretty dumb but I can't find it. Next to the coolant tank there's a small removable cap about an inch in diameter but I don't think that's it. I did not remove the engine cover or the air filter housing but I did look beneath the covers near the firewall. I know what it should look like - I can find it on my is. Sort by Oldest first Oldest first Newest first Most reactions. If this is correct, you will not have a fluid reservoir. So I guess I'll never have to drain and refill the fluid. I guess I should have known that. Thanks for your reply. There is no steering pump nor is there any kind of ps fluid reservoir.

To everyone, there is no drain on the steering rack. Appreciate 1.

Remember Me? My way: -I chose to do this with the engine off because I don't want a messy garage floor -The drain bolt is on the rack not the PS pump. I believe I found the true drain bolt on the rack vs on the pump, see pics below. The one on the top, 19mm, black with the thicker head 4. Turn the steering wheel lock to lock, repeatedly untill all the fluid drains out. Lower the car after you put everything back. Turn on the car for 3 seconds and turn off, check the level and repeat till the level is good.

Log in. Sign up. JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. I'm getting some whirring out of the power steering when turning, so thought I'd look into checking the power steering fluid levels..

2011 bmw x3 power steering fluid location

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I followed every step that you posted What can be done to fix this? On hoses, on the sway bar, on the stiffening plate, it even somehow managed to get on my intercooler and front control arms. And how to do it? Second Lieutenant. My steering wheel is barely moving. Appreciate 2 lsturbointeg Quote: Originally Posted by bumere90 2 should be enough id buy 3 just to be safe you can always return sealed fluids. Thread Tools. Find More Posts by JS Find More Posts by Sylverlee. I've searched the owner's manual and it doesn't show anything related to power steering. All times are GMT