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Z4M Steering Noise - which fluid to use?
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Z4M Steering Noise - which fluid to use?
Just wondering if anyone has had an issue with losing steering fluid in the Z4M's? i think it was common issue on the E46 M3 but no one on the forum seems to have had a problem with Z4M's.
Mine was making a strange noise when turning the wheel which was due to low fluid level ( inspection 1 @ garage confirmed this). It was topped up by the garage and has been fine for about a 2 months. Annoyingly the noise has come back so I suspect a have a slow leak which I will have to have fixed in the long term.
So for the quick fix I'll need to top this up but have no idea where to top up from.
Has anyone done this or have a good guide you can point me to?
What fluid do i need to use? is it CHF 11S?
Mine was making a strange noise when turning the wheel which was due to low fluid level ( inspection 1 @ garage confirmed this). It was topped up by the garage and has been fine for about a 2 months. Annoyingly the noise has come back so I suspect a have a slow leak which I will have to have fixed in the long term.
So for the quick fix I'll need to top this up but have no idea where to top up from.
Has anyone done this or have a good guide you can point me to?
What fluid do i need to use? is it CHF 11S?
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Z4M Steering Noise - which fluid to use?
The power steering reservoir is under the intake plenum. It's a bit of a pain to get to - easiest would be to remove the intake elbow and tube. My 9yrs+ haven't had an issue with leaks. I replace the reservoir fluids every 2 to 3 years using the "turkey baster" method just because it's such a pain to get to. I had been using Mobil 1 Synthetic ATF on both the Z4MC and X5. On the X5, I do it annually with an oil change because the reservoir is just right next to the oil filter. Been using Mobil 1 Synthetic ATF on the X5 power steering for 10yrs+ without issue and had not noticed anything difference in the Z4MC either.
Z4M Steering Noise - which fluid to use?
I use bmw oe and slick 50:)
I had a pipe failure and under warranty had it done
But was slowly leaking
Look under car buddy
I had a pipe failure and under warranty had it done
But was slowly leaking
Look under car buddy
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Z4M Steering Noise - which fluid to use?
thanks for the replies, I'll have a quick look later this eve. I'm pretty sure I have a leak as there was some oily residue but I'll probably have to take the tray off for a more in depth look.
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Z4M Steering Noise - which fluid to use?
Maybe pipe
Maybe a seeping rack
As mine does under full lock
So I'm having a new one at some stage under warranty fitted
Maybe a seeping rack
As mine does under full lock
So I'm having a new one at some stage under warranty fitted
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Z4M Steering Noise - which fluid to use?
.......and shes sprung a leak. reservoir is empty.
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Z4M Steering Noise - which fluid to use?
You need Dextron 2 fluid mate. It's red
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Z4M Steering Noise - which fluid to use?
Mine has been replaced 2y ago (60k miles). They're frequently leaking according to my indy. 150 pounds + labor if I remember well.