This guide provides a procedure to check the power steering fluid on your BMW 3-Series E90/E91/E92/E93. Do not drive a BMW with no power steering fluid in it. You can burn the power steering pump.

Symptoms

  • BMW groaning noise when turning the steering wheel
  • The steering wheel is difficult to turn
  • Whining noise when turning the steering wheel
  • BMW 3-Series steering wheel slow to respond
  • Stiff BMW steering wheel
  • BMW 3-Series squealing noise at startup

What you will need

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Procedure

  1. Locate the hood release underneath the dash. Pull the lever until you hear the hood pop open. Next, you need to release the hood safety latch at the front of the hood.open hood to add power steering fluid BMW 3-Series
  2. Lift the hood and secure it. hood latch
  3. Locate the power steering reservoir. Next, you need to locate the power steering pump on your BMW 3-Series In this case, the power steering pump is located on the driver side of the engine bay. how to add power steering fluid BMW 3-Series 316i, 318i, 320i, 323i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335is, 335xi, 320d, 320xd, 325d, 330d, 330xd, 335d, M3, and M3 GTS
  4. Remove power steering cap Once you locate the power steering reservoir on your BMW 3-Series, remove the cap. Inspect the current condition of the power steering pump. how to add power steering fluid 316i, 318i, 320i, 323i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335is, 335xi, 320d, 320xd, 325d, 330d, 330xd, 335d, M3, and M3 GTS 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
  5. Add power steering fluid.

Checking the power steering fluid on a 2004-2013 BMW 3-Series is easy and takes only a few minutes. Do not drive your BMW 3-Series for an extended period with a low power steering fluid level.

This guide applies to BMW

  • 316i
  • 318i
  • 320i
  • 323i
  • 325i
  • 325xi
  • 328i
  • 328xi
  • 330i
  • 330xi
  • 335i
  • 335is
  • 335xi
  • 320d
  • 320xd
  • 325d
  • 330d
  • 330xd
  • 335d
  • M3 and M3 GTS from 2004 to 2013

We hope you find the 2004-2013 BMW 3-Series Check or Add Power Steering Fluid guide helpful. Check these troubleshooting and repair guides for more help on your BMW.

Author

  • Rushit Hila • ASE Certified

    Rushit Hila, an ASE-certified engineer (G1 Automotive Maintenance and Repair), brings over two decades of hands-on experience in the automotive world to his writing. With a strong educational background, including a Master of Science in Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Engineering, he has honed his skills and expertise through years of practical work. As a respected authority in the field, Mr. Hila is dedicated to offering insightful and valuable content that resonates with both vehicle owners and mechanics.

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