If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. |
|
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
#1
|
|||
|
|||
This may very well be the dumbest question ever posted but here goes...
I have an older BMW (1989 25is). My power steering is low. I have no idea
where to put new fluid under the hood. I see coolant, oil, transmission fluid but where's the power steering? I don't want to put it in the wrong place and all hell breaks loose. I don't have a manual as I bought the car used. Can anybody direct me to an under-the-hood diagram and let me know where the power steering fluid goes? It would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!! |
Ads |
#2
|
|||
|
|||
This may very well be the dumbest question ever posted but here goes...
http://www.bmwe34.net/
then join here, the best site for an '89 http://www.bimmer.info/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=10 |
#3
|
|||
|
|||
This may very well be the dumbest question ever posted but heregoes...
Leslie wrote:
> I have an older BMW (1989 25is). My power steering is low. I have no idea > where to put new fluid under the hood. I see coolant, oil, transmission > fluid but where's the power steering? I don't want to put it in the wrong > place and all hell breaks loose. I don't have a manual as I bought the car > used. > > Can anybody direct me to an under-the-hood diagram and let me know where the > power steering fluid goes? > > It would be greatly appreciated. > > Thanks!! Well, there is a typo in your post as there was no 1989 25is, but I will assume that you have a *3*25is since I know that the 525 came as a coupe (the "s"), so... This is what the the PS reservoir looks like on your car: http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...& hg=32&fg=20 It should have a bunch of hoses hooked up between it and the PS pump. That looks like this: http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...& hg=32&fg=20 The lid for the reservoir should indicate what type of fluid you need for your system. -- -Fred W |
#4
|
|||
|
|||
This may very well be the dumbest question ever posted but here goes...
be sure you put the proper fluid, READ the reservoir lid carefully.... 11s
or 7s are the options I believe! |
#5
|
|||
|
|||
This may very well be the dumbest question ever posted but here goes...
Yes, I do have a 325is. Thanks to all. And the power steering fluid I have
is leftover from the mechanic who put it in the last time so it has to be the right kind. Thanks again. Much appreciated! Fred W wrote: >> I have an older BMW (1989 25is). My power steering is low. I have no idea >> where to put new fluid under the hood. I see coolant, oil, transmission >[quoted text clipped - 8 lines] >> >> Thanks!! >Well, there is a typo in your post as there was no 1989 25is, but I will >assume that you have a *3*25is since I know that the 525 came as a coupe >(the "s"), so... > >This is what the the PS reservoir looks like on your car: > >http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...& hg=32&fg=20 > >It should have a bunch of hoses hooked up between it and the PS pump. >That looks like this: > >http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...& hg=32&fg=20 > >The lid for the reservoir should indicate what type of fluid you need >for your system. |
#6
|
|||
|
|||
This may very well be the dumbest question ever posted but heregoes...
Leslie wrote:
> Yes, I do have a 325is. Thanks to all. And the power steering fluid I have > is leftover from the mechanic who put it in the last time so it has to be the > right kind. > Now that's what I call a rash assumption :-) -- Regards Steve G |
#7
|
|||
|
|||
This may very well be the dumbest question ever posted but here goes...
In article <5a1df042b1d26@uwe>,
Leslie <u17443@uwe> wrote: > And the power steering fluid I have is leftover from the mechanic who > put it in the last time so it has to be the right kind. Oh dear. ;-) -- *Microsoft broke Volkswagen's record: They only made 21.4 million bugs. Dave Plowman London SW To e-mail, change noise into sound. |
#8
|
|||
|
|||
This may very well be the dumbest question ever posted but here goes...
I agree, CHECK FIRST!!!
And the power steering fluid I have >> is leftover from the mechanic who put it in the last time so it has to be >> the >> right kind. >> > > Now that's what I call a rash assumption :-) > > -- > Regards > > Steve G |
#9
|
|||
|
|||
This may very well be the dumbest question ever posted but here goes...
Dave Plowman (News) wrote: > In article <5a1df042b1d26@uwe>, > Leslie <u17443@uwe> wrote: > > And the power steering fluid I have is leftover from the mechanic who > > put it in the last time so it has to be the right kind. > > Oh dear. ;-) > > What I want to know is how does he know that the fluid is low if he doesn't know where the reservoir is? |
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
specific endplay question | Chronologic | VW air cooled | 2 | August 26th 05 10:23 PM |
Good morning or good evening depending upon your location. I want to ask you the most important question of your life. Your joy or sorrow for all eternity depends upon your answer. The question is: Are you saved? It is not a question of how good | [email protected] | BMW | 0 | April 21st 05 10:01 PM |
Where to get Official Speed Limit Info | [email protected] | Driving | 40 | January 3rd 05 07:10 AM |