Two more tips regarding the "drain" tube: First, avoid manipulating it too much because doing so might bend it enough to make it difficult to get back in and properly aligned and Second, I have always started a tubing nut like this in the counterclockwise direction until I hear it make a clicking sound indicating it has "seated" itself. One of the best ways of avoiding cross-threading.
E92 330xd 2008 here. I was able to remove and fill in 500 ml of hydraulic fluid via the reservoir. Of course the method presented here is hands down the best way to flush the whole system, but what you can get with a simple flush is not bad considering that the whole hydraulic circuit takes some 800-850 ml. (19:40)
I am always careful to avoid cross threading. I sometimes turn backward til I feel it catch the first thread then carefully screw it in by hand as much as I can before using a wrench. That just makes it even less likely that it will cross thread if you screw it in by hand first because you will be able to feel it if something goes wrong. I am glad you mentioned the O-rings. I have a 2013 Passat 2.5 and was thinking of changing my fluid too. I am sure it might be a bit different for me, I will have to look and see if I can get to the lines down below. I may just end up putting the return line in an empty container and turning the steering wheel the way you are but top the reservoir off until the fluid color changes. If I didn't know any better I would think your fluid was yellowish but I know CHF-11S and 202 are green.
Love your videos, not much of a mechanic, but yours have given me the confidence to try!! So far so good. Thanks much for all the work you've done to produce these excellent videos. Ron
Thank you for the great DIY tips! I did this on my 09 328i with 92k miles. I found that draining the steering rack from the hose you showed is the easiest. The transmission fluid change is next. 👍
Great video as always. One thing if I may add - On cars without active steering the drain is done from the power steering cooler (radiator). Keep going.
Another simple way to do this...Drain the fluid reservoir,,, Stick a barbed hose into the return line going to the fluid reservoir and stick the hose in a milk jug, plug the return on the reservoir.turn the steering lock to lock without running the motor, this will pump fluid from the reservoir, thru the rack and into the milk jug.
2 things... dont even bother removing that line from the rack. Just remove fluid from the reservoir, refill it, run the engine and keep emptying and refilling it. Also when you bleed it you have to turn the wheel about 30 times back and forth without the engine on so you get as much fluid in the system as possible, THEN turn the engine on and further bleed it that way. Less air bubbles
dunno if anyone gives a shit but if you're bored like me atm then you can watch all of the latest movies and series on Instaflixxer. Been watching with my girlfriend these days =)
Thank you very much. I have a 2004 645CIC and my tank is on the passenger side. It looks low on fluid and I have noticed a leak around the driver side wheel. Is there another bolt around there. I have not put the car up yet to check.
Another awesome video - I have never done this thoroughly like this. Use the suction method to pump out as much possible and top it. But this is the real deal. Question - Is the bottom portion to drain the same/similar in all BMW? I have an E70 X5 and F10 5 series that I am going to try on.
Just replying back so that others who may have this question could find the answer. Yes, it's exactly the same procedure on the F10 BMW. Just completed it. Took the entire Pentosin 1 litre to refill using this method. Thanks again.
Can we use Preston’s European formula .. which is popular American brand now .. since it also supports chf11s standards.. I can see most ppl use other chf11s supported brands like titan , hyperx etc. apart from pentension.. is pentision fully synthetic or mineral oil ?
Hello, very good video. I have a 2007 BMW X5 3.0d e70 and I think it has active steering because it says CHF 11S in the tank. A question, after doing this maintenance, shouldn't you do any reset or program? There will be no problem if the car is not "warned" that you have changed the oil in the address. Thank you very much
Thanks, yeah the car doesn't adapt the steering in any way from what I can tell so no need to relearn anything. I have active steering as well and have only had to calibrate the steering once and it was due to ABS.
Great Video. Question, what did you use to cover those amber reflectors? I have the same on my E90. I'd rather have the European look its much nicer but HID headlights are way too much.
Nice video going to try this in the morning. One question though, near the end when the pump was whining, how long would you say before that went away?
At around 2:00 you say "regular ATF" meaning, I assume, regular Automatic Transmission Fluid. At the auto parts store there was half a wall with Automatic Transmission Fluids of various types. Would you kindly narrow down the meaning of "regular?" Thank you
Thank you, this was gonna be my next project. I knew it would he easy, but now I know it will be easy. How much is the fluid? Black in the day it was super expensive (20bucks a litre). But that was 10-years ago. KEEP EMAILING COMING. I think this might be my new favorite channel☻
I have a 2006 bmw xi and when I took off the splash shield, the rack was above a hard metal cover and there was no way I can reach the rack to flush it.
I was also checking out exactly where he placed the jack stands - it appeared to be under the banana control arm pin. I also wondered if it would lead to damage. On one side he had the jack still under the car - so the weight is mostly on the jack (unless he lowered it ?) but then the other side must be resting on the control arm pins. Honestly, now I am determined to buy a second jack (although I have been borrowing it from my super kind neighbor - he has the same exact model as shown in this video too) I find that it is the easiest way to jack up the car and work underneath (of course I would absolutely use jack stands - as additional safety) but at least jacking the car evenly with two jacks (one on each side) makes it a breeze (when alone - I just do 4 or so thrusts per side) for a near even lift.
On a 2011 335i xDrive with N55 motor there is NO WAY to see the steering rack from the front. Lol. Too much crap in the way. Gotta remove the metal skid plate with those 16mm bolts and hopefully access a line from the back. We'll see. - 1405116-KIT-3 on Amazon is $50 right now. Comes with 2 of the Pentosin CHF 11S's and a power steering reservoir. 2 Pentosin's are $45 alone, so why not. I'll be tackling this soon. Thank you!!! Learned from my Jeep Grand Cherokee WK that the air bubble process can take 30mins+. So I'ma just keep turning the wheels side to side with a timer.
@@brianmblackwood I don't quite remember as it was 5 months ago and I've been working on my Grand Cherokee a lot since then, but in the video 7: where he drains that nut, I THINK there is one on the other side for us. Still easily accessible. I just setup a bowl under where it would drip but man it just squirted everywhere and I was by myself so turning the wheel just made it keep squirting everywhere.
Excellent video! I have a 2008 335xi, so your 335i video is always helpful to me:). Just one question, is it possible that you only drain part of the fluid in the steering rack? Asking this is because I suspect that line you disconnected is one of the 2 lines, fluid entering rack from this line push the piston in the rack moving either left or right.
Can I also do it without jack stands? I won’t be flushing from below. Everything through the reservoir until it becomes clear. Suck old fluid and fill until clear.
I have a 535i xDrive with dynamic drive and the power steering pump is full of power steering oil. I want to pull it out to rebuild it. Manuals say, I should take out the ac-compressor out first. But I do not want to do that, because I do not have the machinery and the experience to empty and recharge the AC-System. Is there a way to take out the pump without pulling the Ac-Compressor first? Thank you!
I dont think that would happen since the volume quantity should still be the same, its just the quality of the fluid that will have the most significant difference
My 2008 328xi streering wheel recently got hard to turn. I don't think its the pump because I dont hear anything. What are the chances this fixes my problems?
By the way - the "official" CHF 11S fluid that is taunted as the "only one" for BMW - is EXACTLY the same fluid as the popular Febi Bilstein 06161 fluid in green plastic bottle with red cap. For some reason the metal can is more expensive than the Febi fluid. Febi is listed as "official" PS fluid for my older car - C6 generation 2008 A6 Allroad - and the CHF fluid is listed as the "official" fluid for my newer car - 2012 530d xDrive. But they are both exactly same fluid - been using them interchangeably for years. Also - F10/F11 generation BMWs have hydraulic steering (and hence the fluid) only in xDrive models - RWD cars have electric PS. Edited: few other remarks watching the video. Either this guy is a magician - or has lifted the car a million times with the exact same shop jack - or is somewhat... what's the word - dumb - or the fourth possibility - he did it off camera - but just sliding the jack under the car and lifting it doesn't sit right with me. There are special rubber pads for lifting BMWs - and even if they're not used (which would be highly recommended) - the jack must be placed on the plastic lift points - AND NOWHERE ELSE. Also - the car has indicated support points - on central connection points of the cross-braces in front and rear - which should be used for supporting it when lifted (specific support points according to model/VIN are depicted in ISTA). One other thing - seeing the guy use a pump from a soap bottle - is viable, a better option though would be buying a small 12V oil extractor/fuel pump. They cost from 10 to 20 EUR here in Latvia - depending on campaigns/season/specific hardware store - and are irreplaceable, can be used for a wide variety of automotive tasks. Also - the small rubber hose can get deeper in the PS reservoir and do the job quicker and with less mess. Huh, less mess. What a phrase. Also - one other thing - after going through all the effort to drain as much fluid from the system - lifting the car, unscrewing the connection nut and even turning the wheel - an easy additional thing would be to pour a small amount of the new fluid in the reservoir and wait for it - along with any remains of the old fluid - to drain from the opened connection. Otherwise - very watchable video, easily explained - and a nice Texas licence plate. The more freedom the better - and Texas has ALL OF IT, of course. Overall well done, will have to do a similar job on my F11 soon - along with the next engine oil change probably. Thanks for the video from Latvia.
What kind of air intake are you using? I have a 2008 328i (E90) non turbo model, and I'm looking for a way to improve the air flow but I don't want to spend too much. I found a aFe 54-81012-B which cost around $500.
It says right on the cap what type of fluid to put in there............................................................yet BMW owners for some odd reason try to outsmart the label. Therefore it is VERY common that the OPPOSITE steering fluid is in there 🤣
With the amount of effort needed and the mess created, it's better just to replace the fluid from the top more often. Pump out, pour in, 5 minutes tops. Also, is that really a safe place to put the stands?
@@fungames24 No because I am getting brand new power steering fluid contaminated with old fluid and am not actually flushing the power steering system but mildly changing out what is left in the reservoir.
No offense but I almost passed this vid when I saw that cold air intake replaced with hot air intakes, lol. (why would one do that?!) Thanks for useful the vid!
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Two more tips regarding the "drain" tube: First, avoid manipulating it too much because doing so might bend it enough to make it difficult to get back in and properly aligned and Second, I have always started a tubing nut like this in the counterclockwise direction until I hear it make a clicking sound indicating it has "seated" itself. One of the best ways of avoiding cross-threading.
E92 330xd 2008 here. I was able to remove and fill in 500 ml of hydraulic fluid via the reservoir.
Of course the method presented here is hands down the best way to flush the whole system, but what you can get with a simple flush is not bad considering that the whole hydraulic circuit takes some 800-850 ml. (19:40)
I am always careful to avoid cross threading. I sometimes turn backward til I feel it catch the first thread then carefully screw it in by hand as much as I can before using a wrench. That just makes it even less likely that it will cross thread if you screw it in by hand first because you will be able to feel it if something goes wrong. I am glad you mentioned the O-rings. I have a 2013 Passat 2.5 and was thinking of changing my fluid too. I am sure it might be a bit different for me, I will have to look and see if I can get to the lines down below. I may just end up putting the return line in an empty container and turning the steering wheel the way you are but top the reservoir off until the fluid color changes. If I didn't know any better I would think your fluid was yellowish but I know CHF-11S and 202 are green.
Love your videos, not much of a mechanic, but yours have given me the confidence to try!! So far so good. Thanks much for all the work you've done to produce these excellent videos.
Ron
Thank you for the great DIY tips! I did this on my 09 328i with 92k miles. I found that draining the steering rack from the hose you showed is the easiest. The transmission fluid change is next. 👍
Great video as always. One thing if I may add - On cars without active steering the drain is done from the power steering cooler (radiator). Keep going.
Another simple way to do this...Drain the fluid reservoir,,, Stick a barbed hose into the return line going to the fluid reservoir and stick the hose in a milk jug, plug the return on the reservoir.turn the steering lock to lock without running the motor, this will pump fluid from the reservoir, thru the rack and into the milk jug.
Please help, what is the part number for the power steering line o ring? I don’t think I have the correct one.
2 things... dont even bother removing that line from the rack. Just remove fluid from the reservoir, refill it, run the engine and keep emptying and refilling it. Also when you bleed it you have to turn the wheel about 30 times back and forth without the engine on so you get as much fluid in the system as possible, THEN turn the engine on and further bleed it that way. Less air bubbles
THANK YOU!!!!
Great video, I certainly gain a lot of confidence and wild do it on my own !!! Your voice makes a lot of difference too! Keep up great videos !!
Good vid. You should have left the reservoir cap open though so it could have helped it drain faster, just as you would when draining the oil.
dunno if anyone gives a shit but if you're bored like me atm then you can watch all of the latest movies and series on Instaflixxer. Been watching with my girlfriend these days =)
@Sullivan Travis Definitely, been watching on instaflixxer for since december myself :)
Thanks so much for this man just followed the same process and used the same line to bleed on my 135i, worked perfectly
Your videos are always the most detailed videos...thanks you
Best video I've seen on how to do this. Thanks!
What is the name of that o-ring? And the name that line? Trying to figure out how to find the part number so that I can order it.
Very fan of your videos.
Did you replace the o-ring?
I'm not able to find any reference. Did you get it?
Thank you very much. I have a 2004 645CIC and my tank is on the passenger side. It looks low on fluid and I have noticed a leak around the driver side wheel. Is there another bolt around there. I have not put the car up yet to check.
Where exactly did you put your jack stands?
Another awesome video - I have never done this thoroughly like this. Use the suction method to pump out as much possible and top it. But this is the real deal. Question - Is the bottom portion to drain the same/similar in all BMW? I have an E70 X5 and F10 5 series that I am going to try on.
Just replying back so that others who may have this question could find the answer. Yes, it's exactly the same procedure on the F10 BMW. Just completed it. Took the entire Pentosin 1 litre to refill using this method. Thanks again.
Do you know the O ring part number ? @10:47
I second this
Thank you for this.... your videos are always so theral...much appreciated 👍
Can we use Preston’s European formula .. which is popular American brand now .. since it also supports chf11s standards.. I can see most ppl use other chf11s supported brands like titan , hyperx etc. apart from pentension.. is pentision fully synthetic or mineral oil ?
Hello, very good video. I have a 2007 BMW X5 3.0d e70 and I think it has active steering because it says CHF 11S in the tank.
A question, after doing this maintenance, shouldn't you do any reset or program? There will be no problem if the car is not "warned" that you have changed the oil in the address. Thank you very much
Thanks, yeah the car doesn't adapt the steering in any way from what I can tell so no need to relearn anything. I have active steering as well and have only had to calibrate the steering once and it was due to ABS.
Great Video. Question, what did you use to cover those amber reflectors? I have the same on my E90. I'd rather have the European look its much nicer but HID headlights are way too much.
Nice video going to try this in the morning. One question though, near the end when the pump was whining, how long would you say before that went away?
At around 2:00 you say "regular ATF" meaning, I assume, regular Automatic Transmission Fluid. At the auto parts store there was half a wall with Automatic Transmission Fluids of various types. Would you kindly narrow down the meaning of "regular?" Thank you
Once again .... EXCELLENT EXCELLENT EXCELLENT demo!!!
Thank you, this was gonna be my next project. I knew it would he easy, but now I know it will be easy. How much is the fluid? Black in the day it was super expensive (20bucks a litre). But that was 10-years ago. KEEP EMAILING COMING. I think this might be my new favorite channel☻
Haha thanks, you need one can or 1 liter. Yes it's still expensive, I paid $24 USD for the can.
Excellent instruction as usual, thank you!
I have a 2006 bmw xi and when I took off the splash shield, the rack was above a hard metal cover and there was no way I can reach the rack to flush it.
Sir my 2009 bmw 335xi has the steering to hard (a lot)in comparison with a 2005 bmw 645ci may be the power steering pump almost broken?
If it's not making noise that is not likely. Are you hearing any sounds from the pump?
Did you put jack stand under banana control arm pin ? Isn't it couse damage this pin ?
I was also checking out exactly where he placed the jack stands - it appeared to be under the banana control arm pin. I also wondered if it would lead to damage. On one side he had the jack still under the car - so the weight is mostly on the jack (unless he lowered it ?) but then the other side must be resting on the control arm pins. Honestly, now I am determined to buy a second jack (although I have been borrowing it from my super kind neighbor - he has the same exact model as shown in this video too) I find that it is the easiest way to jack up the car and work underneath (of course I would absolutely use jack stands - as additional safety) but at least jacking the car evenly with two jacks (one on each side) makes it a breeze (when alone - I just do 4 or so thrusts per side) for a near even lift.
I have a 2008 535i. flushed out all the fluid, changed reservoir and put new fluid. I now have steering malfunction on my monitor. Please help me
So my mechanics put the wrong fluid on my car will it be bad?
YES.. have him drain and put right one bmw certified
Hi, how did you turn your tires?
Thank you. Another great video
Hey, how did you get this led clock on bmw :) ?
Thank you very much Sir. Trying to learn for my 2009 X5 4.8
Does the system self bleed with the cap off
thank you! the way that fluid came out is giving me some flashbacks 😔. i’ll have to call her
Is same procedure to X5 E70??
why is the fluid bright yellow ? @18:00
Got a kick out of @8:56 then it squirts out. We’ve all been there am-i-right?!
On a 2011 335i xDrive with N55 motor there is NO WAY to see the steering rack from the front. Lol. Too much crap in the way. Gotta remove the metal skid plate with those 16mm bolts and hopefully access a line from the back. We'll see. - 1405116-KIT-3 on Amazon is $50 right now. Comes with 2 of the Pentosin CHF 11S's and a power steering reservoir. 2 Pentosin's are $45 alone, so why not. I'll be tackling this soon. Thank you!!!
Learned from my Jeep Grand Cherokee WK that the air bubble process can take 30mins+. So I'ma just keep turning the wheels side to side with a timer.
Which bolt did you end up draining from?
@@brianmblackwood I don't quite remember as it was 5 months ago and I've been working on my Grand Cherokee a lot since then, but in the video 7: where he drains that nut, I THINK there is one on the other side for us. Still easily accessible. I just setup a bowl under where it would drip but man it just squirted everywhere and I was by myself so turning the wheel just made it keep squirting everywhere.
Excellent video! I have a 2008 335xi, so your 335i video is always helpful to me:). Just one question, is it possible that you only drain part of the fluid in the steering rack? Asking this is because I suspect that line you disconnected is one of the 2 lines, fluid entering rack from this line push the piston in the rack moving either left or right.
Thanks, I'd say I got the majority of it but not every last drop with the method I show here.
Can I also do it without jack stands? I won’t be flushing from below. Everything through the reservoir until it becomes clear. Suck old fluid and fill until clear.
Not a proper flush that way.
A decongestant will help...changing the reservoir is 20 bucks more.
i recently did a flush on my 325d e90.. and i used the whole bottle ( 1Liter) .. and still below the minimum line.. o.o
I have a 535i xDrive with dynamic drive and the power steering pump is full of power steering oil. I want to pull it out to rebuild it. Manuals say, I should take out the ac-compressor out first. But I do not want to do that, because I do not have the machinery and the experience to empty and recharge the AC-System. Is there a way to take out the pump without pulling the Ac-Compressor first?
Thank you!
Story time?? How did that go?
@@timetogetit7225 i haven‘t done anything to it. I just left it like this. BMW told me that it’s not a big issue.
@@Italiano9091 okay bet
Anyone know if this stuff goes from green to tan over time?
how do you know if you have active power steering
do the wheel turning test . you saw how he turned the wheel and after 3/4 spin it was locked. that's how you can also tell
I recently put the wrong fluid in my X3 and it’s running rough did you notice a rough idle when you had wrong fluid in ?
A rough steering idle?
@@mcplutt Doubtful. Only way is causing a crack in intake hoses or if you have air in coolant. Has to be something else the guy did.
did you get low level fluid warning sign? on dash?
No I didn't.
I dont think that would happen since the volume quantity should still be the same, its just the quality of the fluid that will have the most significant difference
Great video thank you
My 2008 328xi streering wheel recently got hard to turn. I don't think its the pump because I dont hear anything. What are the chances this fixes my problems?
There is a chance that a flush would improves things, definitely worth a shot if you're going to attempt it yourself.
By the way - the "official" CHF 11S fluid that is taunted as the "only one" for BMW - is EXACTLY the same fluid as the popular Febi Bilstein 06161 fluid in green plastic bottle with red cap. For some reason the metal can is more expensive than the Febi fluid. Febi is listed as "official" PS fluid for my older car - C6 generation 2008 A6 Allroad - and the CHF fluid is listed as the "official" fluid for my newer car - 2012 530d xDrive. But they are both exactly same fluid - been using them interchangeably for years. Also - F10/F11 generation BMWs have hydraulic steering (and hence the fluid) only in xDrive models - RWD cars have electric PS. Edited: few other remarks watching the video. Either this guy is a magician - or has lifted the car a million times with the exact same shop jack - or is somewhat... what's the word - dumb - or the fourth possibility - he did it off camera - but just sliding the jack under the car and lifting it doesn't sit right with me. There are special rubber pads for lifting BMWs - and even if they're not used (which would be highly recommended) - the jack must be placed on the plastic lift points - AND NOWHERE ELSE. Also - the car has indicated support points - on central connection points of the cross-braces in front and rear - which should be used for supporting it when lifted (specific support points according to model/VIN are depicted in ISTA). One other thing - seeing the guy use a pump from a soap bottle - is viable, a better option though would be buying a small 12V oil extractor/fuel pump. They cost from 10 to 20 EUR here in Latvia - depending on campaigns/season/specific hardware store - and are irreplaceable, can be used for a wide variety of automotive tasks. Also - the small rubber hose can get deeper in the PS reservoir and do the job quicker and with less mess. Huh, less mess. What a phrase. Also - one other thing - after going through all the effort to drain as much fluid from the system - lifting the car, unscrewing the connection nut and even turning the wheel - an easy additional thing would be to pour a small amount of the new fluid in the reservoir and wait for it - along with any remains of the old fluid - to drain from the opened connection. Otherwise - very watchable video, easily explained - and a nice Texas licence plate. The more freedom the better - and Texas has ALL OF IT, of course. Overall well done, will have to do a similar job on my F11 soon - along with the next engine oil change probably. Thanks for the video from Latvia.
great videos!!!
What kind of air intake are you using? I have a 2008 328i (E90) non turbo model, and I'm looking for a way to improve the air flow but I don't want to spend too much. I found a aFe 54-81012-B which cost around $500.
I'm using a BMS intake kit, not an ideal placement but it doesn't matter so much on turbo cars and the air is cooled by the intercooler.
Excellent job!
Nice job
Homie talks like chum lee lol
Using the old ladies nice Tupperware, lol
I have the same tupperware in my kitchen :) I think I'll keep in my kitchen - I have plenty alternatives for these jobs!
Sound of a motor is like soon you will have to replace chain ..
i dont think it should sound like that after a flush....mines never been that loud
It says right on the cap what type of fluid to put in there............................................................yet BMW owners for some odd reason try to outsmart the label. Therefore it is VERY common that the OPPOSITE steering fluid is in there 🤣
Bmw all says to use BMW FLUIDS ONLY. ESPECIALLY the transmission. ..
When.... the GM transmission takes dexron 🤣🤣🤣
Good video
can i use ch 11s fluid on my 2009 3.0l non turbo no diesel x5?
With the amount of effort needed and the mess created, it's better just to replace the fluid from the top more often. Pump out, pour in, 5 minutes tops. Also, is that really a safe place to put the stands?
Pumping out wont get the fluid from the steering rack lol.
There's no need to get the fluid from the rack. The fluid will be circulated into the reservoir.
@@fungames24 Yes and it will be mixed with the new fluid only to get dirty again
So, you are not happy that the fluid you want to changes comes to you by itself?
@@fungames24 No because I am getting brand new power steering fluid contaminated with old fluid and am not actually flushing the power steering system but mildly changing out what is left in the reservoir.
Can you add Lucas power steering leak seal to this
I wouldn't add anything but the original power steering fluid.
Insert it in here and start pumping that's what she said 🤣
No offense but I almost passed this vid when I saw that cold air intake replaced with hot air intakes, lol. (why would one do that?!) Thanks for useful the vid!
Its twin turbo guy lol
NICE!!!
Thanks!!!!
What if you have xdrive and cant see shit lol
Don’t start the car before bleeding air!!!!!!!!!
How do you bleed the air exactly? Thanks in advance
@@DCMVP23 Do it like the video just dont start the car. Turn the wheel for bleeding air.