How to Perform a FULL Power Steering Fluid Flush on your BMW E36

[@289muzza]

Can’t believe this has only got a couple of views. This is by far and away the best video of how to properly flush and change steering fluid. Hope it gets more views. Keep up the good work.

[@aussiee3626]

Thanks so much mate!

[@1ciudadgrande]

Love the video! Instructions were perfect. If anyone's wondering i bought 2L of ATf and used around 1.3L-1.4L

[@aussiee3626]

Thanks mate, and for sharing how much fluid you used!

[@meegel]

Just recently purchased a 318ti that needs a lot of love and this is perfect! Thanks for the info

[@aussiee3626]

Ooh nice purchase, hope everything goes well! Cheers mate

[@oiitash]

holy shit. i've been digging out PS flush instructional video like this but none were this good. Thank you Mate. Cheer!

[@aussiee3626]

Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it!

[@DonBMW]

Wow! Clear, concise and to the point. Great instructional video!!

[@aussiee3626]

Thanks mate!

[@MLC...]

Thank you, very good guide to use for this often neglected piece of preventative maintenance. I watched a couple on KZbin and this is the best one without a doubt. I assume I can use this process for my other cars as well?

[@egallardo0294]

Awesome tutorial. I'm about to swap all of my power steering hoses and reservoir.

[@craigm2351]

Brilliant. Thanks for making this.

[@raphaelfalsch2706]

I was considering the same route, but then I stumbled upon another one: - jacking up - sucking reservoir empty - pulling return line (thinner one) off - closing/plugging connection at reservour - leading pulled off return hose into empty container - moving from lock to lock while engine off - keeping open reservour topped off with fresh fluid, making sure it's never empty Supposedly, once the fluid drips into the empty container the same color you pour into the reservoir, the system is flushed. Has anyone tried this with a BMW?

[@AlanGoodman]

This worked perfectly!

[@fedebur6593]

Your videos are very good, very instructive .... the music is very good !!! ... especially the gauge rings... I wanted to ask you a question, I saw in the video that your car does not have a fan. How did you make that adaptation? a lower temperature thermostat? You only have the electric fan? or did you install another electric fan? ... if so, could you make a video on that topic!!!

[@aussiee3626]

Thank you so much for your feedback mate! Now about the fan, when I purchased the car the belt-driven fan had already been removed and replaced with an electric fan, so I cannot give too much info about the installation of said fan. However, I will certainly do a video sometime showing the parts and how it all works!

[@masthunderr]

Very helpful video ... 😊 Thanks alot

[@aussiee3626]

That's ok, glad you found it helpful!

[@garrett3055]

I didn't even know that's how to use that jack lol thanks

[@aussiee3626]

Haha yeah it's a bit tricky!

[@quiksr20]

Great Tutorial! Thanks!

[@taylorcepin4698]

SO NICE!!!!! Thanks You

[@crashesnfails]

nicely done tutorial!

[@aussiee3626]

Thanks!

[@vasabond]

awesome guide. straight to the point. +++

[@aussiee3626]

Thanks!!

[@kevbo.t]

extremely late, but nice video :) think this should work for most bmws? unfortunately i don’t have an e36, i have a 330i sedan 😬

[@aussiee3626]

Yeah it should be a similar process, might be useful to also check some other tutorials for your specific model

[@sbrave]

Did you notice if the steering wheel was a lot easier to turn, after changing the fluid? I have 133k n=miles on my e36, and not sure if and or when the fluid was changed

[@aussiee3626]

Yes it was definitely a little bit easier to turn the wheel. Might be good to do a flush/change so you know

[@sbrave]

@@aussiee3626 Will do, thx!!

[@bamidelekoledoye1161]

You did a great job there. But how can one drain the oil inside the rack? Is it by that 22mm bolt u showed?

[@aussiee3626]

By draining the fluid from the power steering pump and turning the wheel back and forth a few times it pushes the remaining oil out of the steering track

[@bamidelekoledoye1161]

@@aussiee3626 I did. But the steering is still hard even after bleeding and changing the oil. What do I do?

[@aussiee3626]

@@bamidelekoledoye1161 Might have to Google around to find a solution, I suspect it might be the power steering pump is dying out, or (hopefully not) the steering rack. You could try cleaning and lubing all the steering parts, including the cross joint and lower joint assembly. That might help

[@bamidelekoledoye1161]

@@aussiee3626 Thank you. Pls, lets keep in touch

[@paradoxxaudiovisualproduct9430]

Thx im going to apply this to my z3. I think its similar to e36 .

[@aussiee3626]

Yes should be a similar process

[@paradoxxaudiovisualproduct9430]

@@aussiee3626 my local autozone gave me a green fliud instead of red. Tring to find the red one. If i find my owners book from like 20 years ago. ( yes i know im old) .is green okay or ot has to be red?.

[@aussiee3626]

Colour shouldn't matter, as long as it is automatic transmission fluid (Dexron III or above) that is fine. Unless the z3 uses a different type of fluid, I'm not entirely sure.

[@paradoxxaudiovisualproduct9430]

@@aussiee3626 any advice on checking for a short. My ac compressor. Dosent engage. AMD radio just sounds lime snow . thx. Bud .

[@romereorambudhan9057]

How comes it uses atf and not power steering fluid

[@gidejon1337]

Do you think ill be fine with using the old washer? The fluid is really bad so i want to change it as soon as possible

[@aussiee3626]

Yeah it will still work fine, there will probably be a slow leak but it shouldn't be too bad.

[@gidejon1337]

@@aussiee3626 Went and looked for some copper washers and could find regular copper washers in the right size so i will use them, think ill be fine. Thanks for the great video!

[@aussiee3626]

Yeah that should be good. Thanks mate!

[@markez81jose]

ATF is a Automatic Transmission Fluid? you put that where power steering??

[@aussiee3626]

Yeah it's strange but that's how it is in E36's, ATF is used for the manual transmission as well!

[@markez81jose]

I have a 2001 bmw 325i, and I did not know that, thanks

[@aussiee3626]

No worries mate, not sure if they all take ATF, best to check for each model.

[@ruifilipe5392]

The air bleeds by only turning the steering?

[@milanrobinson5450]

Theres in the trunk and holes on the side of the car jack stand on the trunk.... Wtheck. I've had my car for a long time and did not know that

[@aussiee3626]

Yeah it's pretty cool!

[@Guidetofacts]

Hey great video man! Just wondered is it safe to only add the fluid instead of changing it?

[@aussiee3626]

Thanks mate, yeah it's definitely safe to do that. All you need to do is add fluid to the reservoir and you're done!

[@tammystewart10]

@@aussiee3626 thanks for the video and advice. What if I just get the old fluid out as much as possible with Turkey baster then add fresh fluid?? Trying to avoid having to jacking up the car myself. 😊

[@aussiee3626]

Yeah that should be ok as well!

[@emmanlive]

Awesome video, definately got a sub from me! Hope to see more in the future!

[@aussiee3626]

Thanks mate!

[@maidenwildM]

great video. is it necessary the second flush?

[@aussiee3626]

Thanks! It's not necessary unless you want to make sure the power steering lines and pump are clean and fresh. I did a second flush since I only just purchased the car when I made this video, so I didn't know the last time it was flushed.

[@maidenwildM]

@@aussiee3626 thank you for replying. In this case it was great idea If you don’t have history service. Only if the fluid looks good you should flush it once.

[@aussiee3626]

@@maidenwildM yes that's right

[@enriquezambrano1]

Can i use Synthetic fluid in the power steering?

[@aussiee3626]

Yeah for sure, that'll work great

[@maikeru01]

dont put brake cleaner on a rubber belt.

[@aster5031]

5/5

[@sayitaintso2900]

Why are you wearing flip flops?

[@jvkaram1720]

How many liters for e36 316i

[@aussiee3626]

It would be the same amount of fluid I'm guessing, the reservoir holds about 1/4 litre and you'd need about 2 all up to do a full flush like I have in this video.

[@jvkaram1720]

AussieE36 oh so 2 liters is all needed

[@aussiee3626]

@@jvkaram1720 Yeah that's correct

[@israeldeleon37]

What replacement oil can i use for 316i m/t?