2004-2013 BMW 3-Series Check or Add Power Steering Fluid

This guide is a step-by-step approach to checking the power steering fluid on your BMW 3-Series. Discontinue driving 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 is slow to respond
• Stiff BMW steering wheel
• BMW 3-Series squealing noise at startup

What you will need

• BMW Power Steering Fluid
• Pentosin CHF-11S

Procedure

1. Locate the hood release underneath the dash. Pull the lever until you hear the hood pop open. Next, release the hood safety latch at the front of the hood.
2. Lift the hood and secure it. 
3. Find the power steering fluid reservoir. Then, find the steering pump on your 3-Series. In this aspect, the pump is placed on the driver’s side of the engine bay.
4. Remove the power steering cap. Once you locate the power steering reservoir on your BMW 3-Series, remove the cap. Inspect the actual state of the power steering pump and fluid. 
5. Add power steering fluid.

It’s a cinch and requires only a few minutes to inspect the power steering fluid on a 2004-2013 BMW 3-Series. Do not drive your BMW 3-Series with a low power steering fluid level for an extended period.

This guide applies to the following BMW models:

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

We hope the 2004-2013 BMW 3-Series Check or Add Power Steering Fluid guide is helpful. For more help with your BMW, check these troubleshooting and repair guides.

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