power steering goes again.

khooni · 18-06-2017, 09:21 PM

June 2015. Power steering hose splits and car towed to dealership to fit a new hose.

been having some whine and screeching while driving for the last 2 days and about 0.5 mile from home, I lost all power steering. limped home and opened the bonnet. No steam like there was previously but could see lots of fluid on the undertray. I don't know if it's another busted hose or a cracked pump. Is there a way to check the power steering fluid level? thanks

will need to tow it to somewhere nearby to get it fixed.

**alexk** · 18-06-2017, 11:13 PM

The reservoir is under the airbox and you have to remove the airbox to see it.
I think it's the hose. They tend to break relatively easy.

khooni · 18-06-2017, 11:28 PM

have you tried aftermarket hoses? like Hack engineering ones?

khooni · 18-06-2017, 11:46 PM

what is the power steering fluid to use

Chad · 19-06-2017, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by khooni

what is the power steering fluid to use

Pentosin chf 11s. Same as smg fluid 1 lt cans from BMW

khooni · 19-06-2017, 06:16 PM

tx. bought 2 L from opie

**glendog74** · 20-06-2017, 12:02 PM

Definitely a weak spot in the car - mine has gone once and i know of a fair few others that have had similar.

adem.csl · 21-06-2017, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Chad

Pentosin chf 11s. Same as smg fluid 1 lt cans from BMW

Atf oil only
Written on the cap

Chad · 21-06-2017, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by adem.csl

Atf oil only
Written on the cap

Bin the cap . C Avatar pic. Originally specified by BMW, probably spec Castrol now. Monkey probily has that info

Monkey · 21-06-2017, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by adem.csl

Atf oil only
Written on the cap

+1

18-06-2017, 09:21 PM	#1
khooni S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: east london Posts: 309 Casino cash: $3592	power steering goes again. June 2015. Power steering hose splits and car towed to dealership to fit a new hose. been having some whine and screeching while driving for the last 2 days and about 0.5 mile from home, I lost all power steering. limped home and opened the bonnet. No steam like there was previously but could see lots of fluid on the undertray. I don't know if it's another busted hose or a cracked pump. Is there a way to check the power steering fluid level? thanks will need to tow it to somewhere nearby to get it fixed.

18-06-2017, 11:13 PM	#2
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20-06-2017, 12:02 PM	#7
glendog74 CSL Register Uber-poster! Tetris Champion! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cornwall Posts: 8,861 Casino cash: $32299	Definitely a weak spot in the car - mine has gone once and i know of a fair few others that have had similar. __________________ Cha'mone Mother F**ker!

18-06-2017, 11:28 PM	#3
khooni S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: east london Posts: 309 Casino cash: $3592	have you tried aftermarket hoses? like Hack engineering ones?

18-06-2017, 11:46 PM	#4
khooni S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: east london Posts: 309 Casino cash: $3592	what is the power steering fluid to use

19-06-2017, 06:16 PM	#6
khooni S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: east london Posts: 309 Casino cash: $3592	tx. bought 2 L from opie