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Watch out for that cap, even if you have that green sticker, underneath is (ATF oil only) enrgaved on the cap, if you have second hand vechicle, the sticker might just came off (often case). So before you buy the fluid, always check whats inside the reservoir (green tint in fresh, dark gold, brownish in used - pentosin chf 11s) or (red/pink tint, very dark brown/redish when used - AFT ), also, when you have anything else powered by PS pump, like suspension parts then its always CHF 11s. In most BMWs its CHF tho, also, if you do complete flush you can swap both, but watch out sealings, when switching from pentosin to ATF in older vechicles (might start leaking). Great vid btw!

Same level of attention to detail as myself. Been tuning a N54 135i this channel has helped me leaps and bounds with reassurance making sure I am doing things properly on this drive train. Thanks man

@komentatorius69

5 жыл бұрын

that is shit attention changing fluids like that!!!

That top fill line is the hot level line.

Awesome great dude! I even went as far as draining the fluid directly from the steering rack...there's a plug right at the bottom so I drain it there also then perform the flush process...great info. On the replacement 👍

@ErinRaciell

4 жыл бұрын

N54 Lord how many of those bottles did you ended up using? Cause i feel like what hes doing its just diluting it which makes him use less of the fluid

The syringe I use is a flavor injector. It has a longer tip and is a little easier to pull the plunger. I keep one that only gets used for brake fluid and use a different one for the power steering fluid. I do that because anything that gets into the brake fluid could cause problems with the seals in the system if it is petroleum. I also would use a new one for the brakes if I have any doubt as to whether it has been used with anything other than brake fluid just to be safe because those syringes are not expensive at all. The dollar tree even sells them too so look there if you need them. It may be worth getting a few just to have on hand if you have more than one or two vehicles that you use them on. My 2013 Passat takes CHF-202 which is similar to the CHF-11S. I might gravity bleed the old brake fluid (of course keeping an eye on the reservoir to prevent getting air in the system).

Thanks man! Just ordered mine today today, so will be replacing very soon.

As always, awesome video It's greatly appreciated 👍🏻

Same fluid on my 2014 e84 X1.. thank you the video!!

Great job! The steps to replace the power steering fluid in your BMW are explained clearly. It's important to use the right fluid (CHF 11s) and the syringe method seems easy. Speaking from experience, my 152,000-mile-old E92 M3 is still running strong. I only had to replace the power steering reservoir with one from Euro Power Motorsports, and it's been smooth ever since.

It literally JUST dawned on me to pop my hood and check my power steering fluid and...let's just say that's my next priority to change. Thanks for the DIY tips!

Actually was wondering about this. Appreciate the guide! I’ll be doing this during the week sometime. 👍🏻

@BMWFanatic

6 жыл бұрын

Isaac Johnson 😀👍🏻

@JampMan1982

6 жыл бұрын

Same here man. Just got my brake fluid service done at the dealer.

Thanks for this video im doing it soon to my n54

happy new year bro nice video you are doing great 👍 and give us how to care many things about your parts in n54 😍👏

My girl just got a n54 too but it’s automatic I drive a golf so I wasn’t used to the stiffness of a bmw steering wheel so I checked the power steering and it looks muddy. Gonna do a flush and replace the power steering to be safe. Thanks brother!

Well, the second sample should have given you a clue that you were in fact not replacing the seriously old worn out fluid but merely diluting it. This is not a bad thing, but neither is it the proper thing, a complete draining and refill with brand new hydraulic fluid. What needs to occur is draining the rack from underneath while a buddy continuously refills the reservoir on top. Turning the wheel side to side is indeed necessary to get all of the contaminated fluid out. This procedure is like replacing your brake fluid by extricating the fluid from the master cylinder reservoir then refilling it then running the car a few times braking into ABS operation. Then coming back and extricating the fluid from the master cylinder reservoir, topping it off and claiming the brake hydraulic fluid has been replaced. Has it? Of course not! And no one does it that way. New fluid is always refilled constantly until the old fluid has been completely replaced. Mere dilution of old contaminated fluid is not replacement. And all compromised hydraulic fluids (brakes, power steering, automatic transmissions) should be completely replaced as they form harmful compounds and fail completely when they are contaminated (water) and decomposed. If one ever wants to gauge the condition of a hydraulic fluid, perform the white paper towel test. On a clean white paper towel sheet, put some of the current fluid and some of the equivalent new fluid. The color difference is a direct indicator of the current fluid's wear and condition. The greater the variance, the greater the degradation. In the video, that dark fluid was certainly indicative to me that it had gone well past its useful life by a factor of at least two. Fresh fluids in your car is the best way to extend the life of hydraulic and lubricated systems. One last thing on hydraulic power steering fluid and degradation rate. If you drive your car primarily on the highway, and you are not in a high temperature environment for long periods of operation, your fluid will last longer. If you are in an urban environment, especially at higher temperatures, your fluid will degrade more rapidly due to more frequent use of brakes, steering, and shifting of the transmission. So urban duty even at lower speeds is generally a heavier duty use.

@meatman6660

4 жыл бұрын

His is wrong as are you. Do it yearly and it will be fine. Don't wait for 40,000 and pay BMW stealership to do total flush of breaks and power steering, $$$. Lastly get a fresh bottle every time. These fluids are hygroscopic. So an open bottle will absorb water, which is one of the problems with running old fluid. Also change coolant because it is also a corrosion inhibiter, (Al, Mg, Fe alloy parts and fasteners) every 24k miles. Final, change oil 6,000 miles or annually, not what the f@$king computer says. This will save your Vanos valves. More maintenance not BMW maintenance to "reduce' the "European" carbon footprint of BMW ownership.

@seenenough1200

Жыл бұрын

NO DIP SHIT, YOU DON'T NEED TO DRAIN IT FROM THE POWER STEERING ASSEMBLY RACK. JUST DISCONNECT THE RETURN LINE FROM THE RESERVOIR AND PLUG IT TEMPORARILY WITH A RUBBER OR SILICONE PLUG. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🔪☠️

👍 your awsome man happy new year to you and your family

@BMWFanatic

6 жыл бұрын

Andrew BMW 7511 thanks man - same to you!

Thank you for the video. I was told there was a plug underneath the reservoir for draining? I haven't personally see it yet, as I'm currently waiting for my CHF to arrive in the mail.

Nice video! Does the CHF 11S have an expiry date on the tin?

How is the car's steering after the fluid change?

good job

Happy new year bro, keep the vids coming

So to do this process for the brake fluid, would you just refill the resivoir once its empty press down on the brakes a few times then suck out and refill again? rinse and repeat?

thank you

06 with 140+ miles took to mechanic car is in great health. Was wondering should I flush brake and power steering fluid and refill or just too each off.

Is this a way to replace the fluid n cleaning it out ? No flush required? Where do u get the sucking out needle?

Used the same fluid in my E46

does the power steering fluid change intervals display in our idrive so we can see when to change it ?

Hey can u tell me how to make this pot dry ?? Its always wet

Yes the Sticker says CHF 11s. But if you peel the sticker, its written ATF only in the cap. Its confusing which fluid to use...

I will be doing this tomorrow my power steering fluid right now is really dirty an Mon I’ll be changing camshaft sensor an clean out the vanos solenoid

Hey my car has a whining noise when turning at low speeds reading on forums apparently this will help? i have an e87

Just did this today. Used a turkey baster 🦃

@AlxN52

4 жыл бұрын

Keith Burris lol 😂 at the turkey emoji

How often would you recommend doing this?

Does the lifetime guarantee include turbo?

omg on my 330xi i just added some CHF but did not drain oh mannn

Hi what fluid power steering use my bmw 2012 n55 135i ? Atf dexron or chf 11S ??

Nice

I thought fcpeuro don't replace containers that cannot be replaced e.g aerosol spray cans when empty.

but if you are only sucking the fluid out instead of draining it, you risk not removing all the possible contaminants which can be abrasive

Great video, hey I was at a drive through today. Car stopped driving or moving , I couldn’t switch gears . Couldn’t turn my wheel. Couldn’t take the key out until I finally did but the ride back home I could hardly spin the wheel. Felt liek I was turning on neutral.

@shaezubia4142

4 жыл бұрын

Sounds like another problem bud 🙄 you have to do probably fucked up your power steering pump ... but the no switching gears part and the key are dident things

@jvz_5.0

4 жыл бұрын

Shae Zubia turned out to be tensioner thanks 300 dollar fix :(

Getting a whining noise when turning steering wheel, my reservoir is leaking so I’m sure it’s low on fluid can I just top it off or do I need do this method ?

Will just one can of fluid like you have do the job?

Is liqui molly Central hydraulic system good like Chf 11s only?

Ik this videos is old, yet I wanted to ask does my car have to be on for the fluid to flush threw?

what tires are on the front seen in this video?

Has your power steering ever made a whine noise

It says in their website that they dont cover fluids

Hey man how are your dual cone intakes holding up i remember someone else having them and inside they had red shavings which didn’t look good for the car after having them for a year, wondering if yours ever had the same issue

@12ollingstone514

5 жыл бұрын

bms cones dont have that effect...cheaper dual cones will

Thank you for the Lifetime Warranty company info!

Checked my fluid yesterday and it’s disgusting... I was going to google a DIY and this popped up on my notifications 👍🏾👍🏾

Nice job. It sounds like a disel engine

@BMWFanatic

Жыл бұрын

Typical N54

That motor is N54 or N55?

Having a serious problem after doing this my sas code wonr turn off tried reset everything does anyone know what might caused it ??

Hi! I just did that CHF, the fluid in my car was very dirty, unbelievable! But now my question is, how often should I change the transmission oil for my bmw? And/ or if you have a video of transmission maintenance.

@maxnix346

5 жыл бұрын

Well first you need to get all the gaskets and filters as you will need to drop the pan. This may include replacing one time use bolts and washers. I am going to stop here and recommend you call around your area and find a BG shop or a Sun shop (SnapOn) that has a ATF continuous flush machine. Other machines exist, but few work as well and air pressurized machines can do a lot of harm. Call around and once you find the equipment, inquire as to their experience with BMW automatic transmissions. Also, you probably want to purchase the BMW specified fluid in the necessary quantity plus about 4 additional liters so you can completely flush the trans mission. The Sun machine can also flush your PS fluid. Merely draining the pan and refilling will leave with less contaminated fluid, but not purely new uncontaminated fluid as about 2/3 of the old contaminated fluid will remain in the gear case.

Thanks for the video will change mine too..👍

Great video. How often should you do this? Is the procedure the same for an N55 motor? Thanks

@BMWFanatic

6 жыл бұрын

BMW fan yeah it’s the same - I do it every 2 years

@BMWFanatic

6 жыл бұрын

BMW fan will probably switch to every year now since it’s cheap to do

Do u only use one bottle?

just curious! Why did you flush fluid? Did you get some "warning sign light" on dash ?

@brandonkirker9925

4 жыл бұрын

Over time water gets into the oil and you lose performance and increase potential fail on seals etc...

Hey my bmw is cranking but won't start

When I turn my wheels I can hear a loud noise

Thanks for sharing how many flushes is recommended ? 2?

@BMWI-gk9wh

4 жыл бұрын

The real drain is in the rack you actually should continue flushing till it's perfect green.

My steering fluid looks ok (not too dark) but steering is quite hard to maneuver. Should i still change out the fluids? Thanks for the vid !

@javiermeza5086

3 жыл бұрын

I think you might want to flush it out and put in a new reservoir... Thats wat im bout to do on my 335i ... Steering is kinda stiff

@wrathofdiablo

3 жыл бұрын

@@javiermeza5086 I did replace it with a new steering fluid and there was a slight difference in steering than before.

@javiermeza5086

3 жыл бұрын

@@wrathofdiablo so is the steering more smoother than before🤔?

@wrathofdiablo

3 жыл бұрын

@@javiermeza5086 not a huge difference but better. I can use one hand to turn comfortably !

Subtle Pirelli tyre flex

FCP does not list BMW under 2017 vehicle makes. Only Audi is listed. So much for M240i parts. Maybe that will change before my warranty is up.

@adriangutierrez9582

6 жыл бұрын

Scott Ramsey They will most likely have parts for that sometime this year

I’m led to believe there is a filter in the fluid reservoir? Would you see that as a worthwhile service replacement item???

@makemoneyonline8793

5 жыл бұрын

Mike Bader I replaced the reservoir, Hoses and connectors when i did my fluid change.

5/5

Be careful there is a filter on the left side of resivor

Why did you change it 2 times. Whats the point of that

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.

@seductvebrwngyrl

2 жыл бұрын

Hey I have the same car and I just had to change my rack because the flid was leaking from the boot

@spicysnowman8886

Жыл бұрын

The stock intake is a good system, you probably won't gain any power, but if you want the sound then go for it.

4:20 how did you make your angel eyes blink?

@jeanhernandez4453

5 жыл бұрын

Racing Bashing RCs it’s the camera it seems to do that when you record

how do you know if your power steering cap is the original cap

@fbqsnation4741

5 жыл бұрын

Hans Zarkov you don’t 😂🤣

Well, the resovior has a filter in the bottom, this won't do anything.

Do I need to take out the fluid before adding new fluid my car is low.

@AlxN52

4 жыл бұрын

Jose Marquez yes i think you should if you think about it. Take it out, add new fluid, turn engine then turn the steering wheel left to right completely for a few times. That fluid will mix with rest of the of old fluid in the system. Then take that fluid out and add more new fluid repeat the same process a couple of times. Then fill it up to the correct level mark

I bought a 2011 328i from auction for $1800, drives good but the wheel is frickin heavy, wondering power steering liquid replacement can help make it smoother.

@yvanromero6678

Жыл бұрын

my 2008 335xi is also heavy, wondering same thing

@motor_rad

Жыл бұрын

@@yvanromero6678I did and didn’t help a bit

How often should you change your power steering fluid ?

@kratos9174

5 жыл бұрын

Anthony Gonzalez pretty sure is the Cámara catching the video ,

@brandonkirker9925

4 жыл бұрын

I think BMW says lifetime but do this simple method every 30K and you will be golden.

Hey just wondering why you didn't replace the reservoir? There is a filter in that reservoir which over time gets dirty. Also another inexpensive part that I would recommend replacing while doing this job. As always great video quality 👍

@heatchamps2011

6 жыл бұрын

Megaman_World how would I replace the clips on the hoses ?

@BMWFanatic

6 жыл бұрын

Megaman_World Yeah another thing to change out, but if you keep up on keeping that fluid clean then the filter stays good as well. Until next time 😀

@bentremy

5 жыл бұрын

If you changed your oil every 100 miles.

@sumilidero

5 жыл бұрын

@@MultiTerpen its always good to change the filter, but when the system is in good condition (no metal shavings), you dont have to, remember that fresh fluid is very good solvent so when u change the fluid often, you dont have much debris on the filter.

How do you have 2 cool air intakes like that?? I only have the one. What model is yours? Mine is 08 328i.

@BimmerMafia

Жыл бұрын

You have n52 naturally aspirated. This is n54 twin turbo. I’m sure you learned by now

@AugustDreamScape

Жыл бұрын

@@BimmerMafia I've learned allot since then 🤣

Did you say that the fluid had to be returned to fcro?

@bradynparker3281

9 ай бұрын

Doesn’t have to be, but if you want the refund you return the old fluid

So I can just fill the new can with my old power steering fluid and get a refund? Assuming I bought it from FCP the first time, I guess they would check through your order history right? Same applies to oil?

How come your headlights were flickering?

@Lagos08

5 жыл бұрын

The video, or camera, is on low fps probably

I thought it had to be drained from under the car ?

@jonredd650

3 жыл бұрын

Thee right way to do it.

I would rather just pull drain bolt then refill.

Hey I disconnected my battery and forgot and closed the trunk! There's no key hole on the back of my 2010 e92. Any ideas how to get it open? I tried to jump it from under the hood but it gets no power.

@pandapanda6853

6 жыл бұрын

There’s a keyhole on the trunk

@BladeTheMotovlogger

6 жыл бұрын

Panda Panda Absolutely not, not on a 2010 E92. I ended up taking it to the dealer and they had to pull the seats out the back to get in the trunk.

@nickrod7627

4 жыл бұрын

BladeTheMotovlogger must’ve blown a hole in your wallet

i want to ask you a question about the N55 but you have the N54, it is how much boost can you push a stock turbo?

How many liters does the whole system take?

Why can't you do it all the way through you only took out the top part of the old fluid you're supposed to take it all the way down to the pump itself to drain out completely the old one

Shittt I went to dealership to get my fluid

Doing it the real way is not harder than an oil change.

That noice at around 4:05 when the wheels reach its full lock position, any one knows a solution to that problem, it only happens when the wheels are almost at the very end of the turning radius.

@BMWI-gk9wh

4 жыл бұрын

Clunks could be, worn bushing in control arms or most likely tie rod ends that control the tires when turning that noise is prob shifting of the ball at the end of the tie rod, or its simply the max point of turning and hits a stopper

Are there any gains from doing this?

@AngryE_M340

6 жыл бұрын

40hp and 20lb of torque

@BMWFanatic

6 жыл бұрын

Eric E90 especially during the winter time! ⬆️

@TheNoobComment

6 жыл бұрын

old fluid probs makes it stiffer in the cold. newer fluid probs make it loosen up faster. just somthing to prep for cold season

@V1ZFN

6 жыл бұрын

Honestly, since I'm using oil from fcp euro it's a no brainer to change the ps fluid once a year too... I'm always shipping oil back, so adding another canister of fluid for return will not make any difference in the shipping costs.

Shouldn’t you leave the cap off while steering to let it bleed?

@DakaariDenton

4 жыл бұрын

no, there is a hole in the cap which allows airflow

@projman2155

4 жыл бұрын

BMW Kaari and allows it to leak forever 😂

Lazy incomplete fluid change. Renew the reservoir itself (has in built filter) connect drain line to return hose, & properly bleed through new fluid & remove old stuff.

Dude what a waste of fluid . Drain it from underneath .

This is the worst way to do it do this if you’re just lazy