BMW Whining Noise SOLVED!!!

[@frankstanley9078]

Thanks brother, I figured my 2006 BMW 325i was bad fluid. I heard a whine when steering left/right and when just idling. Took it to Pep Boys and they told me it wasn’t a guaranteed fix but I knew it was bad fluid. They flushed the power steering fluid and BAM!!!! Whine is gone! Fluid was brown and horrible. Now, I’m monitoring the pump/fluid. But so far, really really smooth and quiet.

[@AlbanianFix]

Yeah I was shocked too when the noise completely disappeared. I figured maybe a little bit of pump noise would be still there but no completely gone! Glad it worked out for you as well!

[@frankstanley9078]

My car has about 160k miles and I will be replacing the power steering pump and reservoir soon. The whine is gone, but just feel like it’s the right thing to do. They said that fluid was brown. This was a temp fix for me until I get time to replace those components.

[@AlbanianFix]

Very true, it is indeed a temporary fix. I’m also looking forward to do the same replacement too.

[@sifisomadondo4871]

Wow this is more like it. I've seen other other KZbinrs disconnect one of the oil lines to drain. This is by far the best video on this topic. Thank you.

[@AlbanianFix]

Thank you!

[@conservatorcivilus]

If your power steering pump reservoir and cap continue to get dirty with fluid vapor it’s time to change the reservoir - its internal filter is failing.

[@AlbanianFix]

That’s good advice! Didn’t know that. Thank you!

[@marktaylor5479]

Can that cause the pump to stop completely if the canister is stopped up?

[@conservatorcivilus]

@@marktaylor5479 no, but most likely use more power steering fluid in the long run.

[@omchhetri5541]

I totally agreed. This is the best way to flush and add new oil. It’s by far the video for power steering oil change on KZbin. Thanks for making this video. I am going to change fluid soon. And this will the first time I’m doing the proper way.👍🏻

[@AlbanianFix]

Thanks Om!

[@Bmwmpowers58]

​​@@AlbanianFixvlla you said that the car was whining when cold and gradually it went away as the car was heating up. In my car it's the other way aroune. I had to change valve stem seals in my 545i so i had no choice but to empty the reservoir and i added CHF 11 and all was good, this was winter time, as the weather got hotter it started whining. The level is always right when i take a look, I am confused...i forgot to mention the fluid gets bubbly...

[@andyprodive24]

Thank you, There are a lot of technitions in the field ripping people off. Also they need to be identified and shamed.

[@jamespell8526]

I had another car with rack and pinion steering that suddenly lost the power assist when turning to the right -- but worked fine turning to the left. I thought I would have to repair or replace the rack assembly, but someone suggested I add Marvel Mystery Oil to the power steering fluid, which I did, and it solved the problem immediately. Don't ask me why, it just worked!

[@AlbanianFix]

Oh wow nicely done! I will keep that in mind for sure. Thanks!

[@RobertGreatsinger]

Mom's 2009 528i ..(E60-N52 engine)... In '23.... , While dealing with oil deposits both sides engine, idler and tensioner pulleys redone, pending valve cover gasket change, I checked the steering fluid resevoir. It had fluid but not touching showing on cap stick. A couple days after niece's acquaintance did gasket I topped steering with Prestone European (green). A couple hrs later Mom calls with hard steering, drove three miles home. I think hose crimp failure at pump intake flange , which connection secreted enough when I filled it to "spray"? 3" forward on pump pulley and the serpentine belt jumped to shreds..... I have plenty extra ATF, and/ or clear steering fluid which with your method I could see the clear exchange below and then replace with new ATF or buy CHF11s... /(?)\

[@AlbanianFix]

If it was me, I would do CHF since that completely solved my issue.

[@theyapsta]

Is that bolt on the rack present on the E61?

[@AlbanianFix]

I'm not sure bud...

[@ejp75]

My 2011 E92 N55 makes the same noise all of the time running at all RPM’s and both hot or cold. Thought it was steering fluid so I changed the fluid put in new Titan CHF 11S. But nope, still making noise. Gonna check valve cover, CCV valve next.

[@AlbanianFix]

Might wanna check the pump itself…

[@nathanfoxen]

PLEASE HELP? I have a bmw x1 e84. It makes a whining sound which is very loud on cold start but gradually quiets down as you drive the car, but does not go silent. The whining sound corrsponds with the revvs of the car, so the higher i revv, the higher pitch it gets. Iv changed PS oil(atf) and resivoir, but it stil persists. My steering wheel is slighly heavy compared to other similar cars iv driven. PLEASE HELP

[@AlbanianFix]

Might need to change the pump.

[@nathanfoxen]

@@AlbanianFix yea i was planning on doing it soon. thanks for the feedback. i cant think of anything else that could make that noise and iv been searching for anything similar online but your video has been the closest. so thanks again

[@melihhabi]

@@nathanfoxendid u fixed it?

[@masriwhb9030]

Thank you bro for the video....i have the same problem like yours. This would definitely save me ton of money.

[@AlbanianFix]

Keep me posted!

[@andreb3827]

My god!! all the videos out there and not one person new there was a damn DRAIN BOLT on the rack!?? They have you pulling hoses and lines off for nothing.. thank you so much for Sharing this information with the world😂

[@AlbanianFix]

Lol, I thought I was just adding to the “BMW noise” pile of youtube videos but it’s always refreshing to know that this video is actually helping people. Thanks for the comment!

[@chadiayad7336]

what is the cause of the noise at 5:15 , when the steering wheel is a full lock and grinds

[@AlbanianFix]

That’s normal, it’s because the pinion is pushing hard against the rack but because the pathway is at its end and there is no room for the the fluid to push through which then creates pressure and then the pump works harder and therefore the noise. I always avoid to fully lock the steering wheel and if I have to make a U-Turn, I always back off a quarter or half a rotation from the lock position.

[@izyfication]

Great vidéo, how do you lift up your car ? Wheeler you put the lifter please ? Thank’s

[@AlbanianFix]

Thank you! The car has 4 hard plastic blocks, two on each side made for jack points to lift it easier. Once I lift the car up high enough on both front jack points, I slide in a couple of jack stands so the wheels can be in the air.

[@lazybutton2428]

How is about month later, or year, no problem? No noise

[@AlbanianFix]

Well it’s been a year and half since this video and had no problems at all. Next project will be replacing the pump as well when I change the fluids. 👍👍👍

[@user-te3dp8si1b]

Ey shqipe qysh je? Can i ask for my e39 530d 2002 my car have atf can i change to maxxus zhs servo hydraulik green color?

[@AlbanianFix]

O vllai po ATF është vaj për transmisionin. Ne shqipet kemi qejf të bëjmë manovrime me vajrat e makinës por për mua merr vajin që i përket sistemit të timonit hidraulik pavarësisht nga ngjyra. Futi një shplarje të mire me vajin e ri si në këtë video, shiko nivelin edhe je në rregull, mos u ngatërro kot me vajra transmisioni se prandaj prishen guarnicionet dhe gominat pompave hudraulike dhe fillojn të rrjedhin vaj. Kur nisesh për më lirë të del më shtrenjtë në fund.

[@user-te3dp8si1b]

@@AlbanianFix por ne rezervuarin shkrun atf only per ket te pyeta

[@HotOffThePressFilms]

I just purchased a BMW warranty. $184 max if anything needs fixing. This labor outrageous at an ASE mechanic or bmw dealer. Have a whining noise coming from driver side front while idle and driving. When I apply the brake, noise stops. Can anyone advise what issue could be!!? Thank you.

[@AlbanianFix]

Hmm... when you mention the brakes, it doesn't really apply to this issue. Just thinking outside the box... Do you have a possible vacuum leak in the brake booster? Was the extra warranty not covering this?

[@BlessedEraProduction]

Mine only make that noise when I left the car overnight while sleeping but once I turn on the engine it makes that noise but once I drive around and the entire and oil running smooth it just gone no noise but everyday I have to drive 15-20min till the noise disappear. Any ideas what it does that???

[@AlbanianFix]

That sounds exactly what mine would do every mornin too. Once it warmed up, the noise would slowly disappear but even then, I still would hear it sometimes when I turned the wheel to the extreme right or left.

[@BMWI-gk9wh]

@@AlbanianFix most likely pump. Fluids stops and goes to bottom then starting it the pump is weak and doesn't move the fluid correctly

[@AlbanianFix]

That's also a good indicator. Thanks John John!

[@atmosphere6475]

@@BMWI-gk9wh I changed the pump and new fluid and still makes the same sound.

[@nezarl8374]

@@atmosphere6475 So what did you do I also changed them twice but I don't think the mechanic bleeded the system in the right way

[@nikolamilicevic5811]

Nice job, is it okay if i take power steering pump to rebuild it and clean it before new fluid? Is there some kind of a cleaner for power steering system? I have a lot of noise when starting it cold...

[@AlbanianFix]

I think that would help a lot if your willing to do the work. I’m not sure there are any specific cleaners out there for this type of job but taking the pump apart and cleaning it with fresh power steering fluid would do the job just as good.

[@MrBiigBB]

Bravo shqipe 👌🏼 Une e kam bmw 520 f11 dhe kur e rrotulloj timonin e ndegjoj nje ze ghheeeeg ghheeeg nganjeher nuk ndegjohet fare, a mjnd te jet ky problem?

[@AlbanianFix]

Po shqipe ndrro vajin sa me shpejt sepse do shkatroj dhe pompen dhe nqs ja ndrron vajin dhe vazhdon te kesh prap ate lloj zhurme atehere duhet te ndrrosh dhe pompen shqipe...

[@MrBiigBB]

Flm shum per ndihmen suksese 👌🏼🇦🇱👌🏼tpershendes

[@VassiliySmith]

Hello. I've drained fluid through pipe nut, after that i've filled approx. 700ml of CHF11S and when I've start engine there was terrible noise when I sway the steering wheel left dead point to right dead point. Then sound became little less noisy. BUT! There are still stay awful sound when I turning steering wheel. Is that is normal?

[@AlbanianFix]

You said you drained fluid and then refilled 700ml. Why? I showed in the video to fill WHILE it’s draining. That way there are no air pockets introduced into the system which is very important. So, I believe you have air in the system which makes the pump work harder and give out that noise.

[@sadrhogollsodia9505]

Why is your fluid green? Doesnt the cap say atf oil only? You're going to wear out your pump using normal power steering fluid on this engine.

[@AlbanianFix]

This was recommended in various BMW forums. I kinda had the feeling to follow the cap but a huge amount of comments were recommending this one.

[@hunterm9]

@@AlbanianFix late to the party, but the caps on N52/N51 engines that I've seen say CHF-11S, maybe turbocharged models use different stuff?

[@spooked2892]

my car has the same issue, i've changed the fluid but it's still making the same noise.. any ideas?

[@AlbanianFix]

Then I would guess it’s probably the pump itself that need to be changed...

[@wrathofdiablo]

I think this is the right way of flushing and adding fresh fluids. All other videos like you mentioned seemed incorrect. Glad i found your video. Thanks.. I'll be doing this today!

[@AlbanianFix]

Thanks for your support. Yes, I still think it’s the way to go and not even a month ago I just helped a friend with changing his bimmer fluids and I just did it like this again.

[@AfghanChanel-nn7sz]

What name of this oil ? 😢

[@AlbanianFix]

It’s in the description… CHF 11s

[@yoBradyO11]

Audio cuts out at 1:42...

[@AlbanianFix]

Yeah… I apologize but the background music I was using to create this video used to be Non-copyrighted and then the author changed it to copyrighted and this video got flagged so I had to mute that section out.

[@Lperhe]

My x6 makes like a screech/ whistle when i accelerate, it starts happening like once or twice for a week then stops

[@AlbanianFix]

Looks like you got the same problem as mine.

[@VishalS4252]

Brother I Have Changed my Compressor and Condenser of my BMW X1 because my AC Was not Working.... But after the Replacement of compressor and Condenser...Now My Steering Is Making annoying Noise when I Move My Steering left and right but This Happens only when My engine is On And not Running the car it's in its steady state... BUT when I'm running my BMW X1 At 40km/h speed or above then the steering Is not making any annoying Noise....when I'm moving My Steering Left and Right... Any Solution?? My Steering pump Is defect or Any Other equipment??? Plz give me solution Brother... 🙏 Got it?

[@AlbanianFix]

Hey Vishal, since the AC work that you’ve done doesn’t really have to do anything with the steering pump noises, I would say to 1st change the fluid and see if that fixes the issue and if not, then I would look into changing the pump. Good luck!

[@VishalS4252]

@@AlbanianFix Thanks A Lot Brother... 🙏❣️

[@VishalS4252]

@@AlbanianFix which Fluid Will Be good And Tell me the quantity brother....?? I am from India and I Have to search for that Fluid... 😁

[@AlbanianFix]

@@VishalS4252 I used CHF 11s. There's no quantity requirements because I used the whole bottle to flush out the old fluid as shown in the video. So you might need maybe less than me.

[@VishalS4252]

@@AlbanianFix Okay Bro... Thanks A Lot Brother... love From India Bro 😘❤️

[@melihhabi]

why would the whine gets louder when rising the rpm? no sense

[@AlbanianFix]

Because the pump is powered by the serpentine belt which is spun around when the engine turns and the faster the engine turns the faster the pump works and thus makes more noise.

[@xxabstract_angelxx4191]

Great video. Thank you! How many liters of power steering fluid did you use to complete the flush?

[@AlbanianFix]

You’re welcome! So up until I could see the fresh green fluid coming out of the rack I had already used 3/4 of the 1 liter CHF can but I still continued flushing the system with the rest of it. So in my case I used the whole 1 liter can.

[@BiLatKnee]

Sound stops at 1:42. Whaddup??

[@AlbanianFix]

That’s weird, I really don’t know why...

[@gediminaskuncevicius3305]

Tried to do as in the video and now I can't turn my steering wheel ;( noise event stronger than before

[@AlbanianFix]

What happened? You followed these exact steps and nothing worked? I’m thinking if the pump was already at the end of its life and now it’s not working at all…

[@twinscrolled]

Was one can of fluid enough?

[@AlbanianFix]

Yes.

[@Daniel.alvestrand]

Thank you for this helpful information, I've just found some chocolate milk atf oil in the reservoir today and need to get that changed.

[@AlbanianFix]

Lol, chocolate milk 😂

[@Daniel.alvestrand]

@@AlbanianFix haha, yes. thats what it looks like. but that was with a torch.

[@mtrjn9605]

how many bottles you used to flush the system?

[@AlbanianFix]

Just one

[@Blake-ChildMedia]

Wooooow, thank u for the video. I need bought a new power steering pump.

[@AlbanianFix]

You’re welcome!

[@istvan.design]

I changed ps pump and atf fluid and still whines constantly :( My rack is probably gone.

[@AlbanianFix]

Oh no that doesn’t sound good... 🤞🤞

[@PeakRidersMC]

Good job. Working on the same thing.

[@rowen898]

Hey replace the reservoir, theres a filter internal to the reservoir that is prone to clogging due to the cap being open to atmosphere for pressure bleeding.

[@AlbanianFix]

Thanks 👍 will do that on my next fluid change.

[@coolbema]

no explanation and details what fluid was used how much you drained and what year or model of car, active dynamic steering or not

[@AlbanianFix]

Fluid used is in the description. Car model is at 0.20 second of the video. The rest of your questions can be easily looked up by the “aforementioned” car model. And if you can’t pull that off then you shouldn’t be working on cars to begin with. Don’t judge videos before you do your homework...

[@coolbema]

@@AlbanianFix thanks for replay

[@drummerdude100]

So rude, wow. How about thanks for making the video... geez.

[@SupraSav]

Not sure about EU or other models, but for north american models you can tell if its active steering or not by the powersteering reservoir. If it's all black you have active steering, if there's a green cap it's not active.

[@BMWI-gk9wh]

Al bmws you the green can only.

[@iidmridesmagazine26]

That's what's going on with mines and thanks for this video!!!

[@bozooo]

i Just changed my steeringpump on my bmw e39 525i 03, i was afraid when i heard that whining sounnd at 5:01 but after 5 min it was gone :D

[@AlbanianFix]

Same happened to me bud

[@Blake-ChildMedia]

I nearly did like u

[@OneSourceMortgage2877]

Thank you...this is the best on this topic👍

[@AlbanianFix]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@geemanbmw]

Excellent Video! Thank you so much.

[@seductvebrwngyrl]

Omg I hope this is what wrong with mines because I don't wanna spend so much money. It's like as soon as I put the fluid in it comes out

[@AlbanianFix]

If your car makes the same type of noise then I pretty sure its got the same issue as mine.

[@seductvebrwngyrl]

I had a mechanic look at it and he said it's the rack that needs to be changed. That a 1st opinion

[@AlbanianFix]

@@seductvebrwngyrl The rack? oof... Can he try to just do a fluid change first and if that doesn't resolve it then you can look at the more expensive solution.

[@seductvebrwngyrl]

@@AlbanianFix I'll ask him but I'm taking it to another mechanic because that's super spendy

[@AlbanianFix]

@@seductvebrwngyrl Yeah I agree...

[@zaxosz5063]

Is that a drain bolt or a banjo hose bolt?

[@AlbanianFix]

Good question... I don’t really know because I never took it out all the way see the kind of bolt it is. It just took a little bit to get unscrewed and fluid came out right away.

[@zaxosz5063]

@@AlbanianFix but was there a hose line attached to if? I'm working on a e46 and I don't see a drain bolt. Thanks

[@AlbanianFix]

@@zaxosz5063 Yes there is metal pipe attached to it. The setup of this bolt with the pipe looks very similar to the ones from the AC condenser attachments.

[@zlabfab487]

@@zaxosz5063 so the e46 doesn't have a drain bolt?

[@zaxosz5063]

@@zlabfab487 I don't think any of them have a drain bolt.

[@israeldeleon37]

Is the process the same for e36 model (316i)? After refilling atf the whining noise near the engine was gone but when i turn the steering all the way to the right or left theres a groaning noise loud weird noise with strong vibration i was alarmed what could be the possible problem of my power steering?!

[@AlbanianFix]

I’m not really sure about your model but I believe, yes, it should be. The noise that you’re experiencing is exactly the reason why you need to completely drain the system out all the gunk deposits that are still floating in the crevices of the power steering rack because refilling from the top won’t get rid of all the residues that lie at the bottom.

[@xpanic1999]

Your not gonna play the sound ??

[@andythemason3578]

Thanks brother I have the same problem 👍

[@AlbanianFix]

You’re welcome bud!

[@SamsosDen]

Great job

[@nedoscarsandfishingvideos5500]

Best video thank you 🙏

[@AlbanianFix]

Thanks for watching man!

[@vincecaruso6465]

I would have recommended that you video the noise because there's no way to tell if anyone's heard the same noise as your sound effects... what exactly does weee're weee're weee're sound like???

[@AlbanianFix]

Lol, I know I should have. But you can still hear the same noise right before it gets clear out at 5:00

[@vincecaruso6465]

@@AlbanianFix thanks for pointing that ... I didn't watch it that far. Fortunately the noise I'm researching isn't that bad, but still don't know what it is: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jqSYk3pnpZqof9U

[@AlbanianFix]

@@vincecaruso6465 I saw your clip and to me it sounds just like mine did a few months before it got worse.

[@RobertGreatsinger]

thanks

[@maslan2810]

I’m about to go try this I hope it works

[@AlbanianFix]

Let us know your results...

[@1231231231231231able]

I think he died changing it

[@josemartinez-ww5ll]

Very good information 👌

[@greichenbach]

Excellent job and VERY helpful!

[@MadAlbo]

Falemnderit shqipe!!

[@AlbanianFix]

You’re welcome shqipe!!

[@DaTitan2400]

Muchas graciassss

[@AlbanianFix]

You’re welcome!

[@ManuelSanchez-hz6ij]

Nice video!

[@AlbanianFix]

Thanks Manuel Sanchez!

[@dolo_kaayy]

bruh i was waiting to hear the sound

[@AlbanianFix]

lol 😂 it’s gone bruh

[@chelsiefetherman3324]

There is a MUCH simpler way to do this.

[@leonvan1963]

What way is that?

[@thilivhalisingo1055]

Like

[@AlbanianFix]

Thanks!

[@wildeprox]

i was pumping out from reservoir didn't help with the noise i will do tomorrow proper way :) sry for english :D

[@AlbanianFix]

I’m sure that will help! Don’t worry about your English, it’s better than mine 😅

[@izyfication]

Great i have thaïs annoying whinning sound i will tory this asap thank 😀😀😀

[@MrClean-GG]

o shqipeeee thank you

[@AlbanianFix]

Anytime shqipeeee, anytime

[@twinturbo8304]

You need to clean your car up a little bit son

[@AlbanianFix]

Yeah this video wasn’t planned right 😅

[@kevinwillows9062]

This car sucks . 3 series are lame

[@AlbanianFix]

Hmm 🤔 yes and no

[@mlidie]

Excellent video! Thank you!

[@AlbanianFix]

Thank you Manny Lidie!