How to replace the BMW 525i E39 Power Steering Reservoir & Pipes

[@itsanarse]

Thanks a lot for this, wasn't sure how to remove the pipe from the cooler at the front

[@artiklo]

Loved the video quality and no-bull repair process.

[@MrBigBoiChevy]

Thanks for this. I couldn’t figure out the hose to the coolant coil by the radiator!

[@mikebills9343]

Good vids , I just got a 530 D 2001 for free so needs servicing now 👍🏻

[@the92hoe]

“free” lol. how much money you put into repairs so far 😂 given you even own it anymore

[@ironmantooltime]

Nice job

[@patrickrice6752]

I was looking for part numbers with this stuff I'm losed

[@slothgarage]

Try www.realoem.com it’s best way to find any part numbers.

[@miljororforsprakpartiet290]

My E39's fluid is green/yellow, still after changing it twice (pumping out the reservoir and refilling). Car sounds like a loader, steering is heavy and you can feel the wheel "buzzing" at parking speeds. Trying to determine if the pump is bad or just needs a serious flush.

[@DavidJohnson-ki9tk]

WILSON!!

[@gazza9919]

Good Video.

[@Malikiwheeler]

So what is the top one for if the bottom one is power steering

[@forza890]

Thank you for your video! Just to verify, you had the engine off throughout the process? Cheers from USA

[@slothgarage]

Yeah, the engine was off until the turning process

[@forza890]

@@slothgarage Actually, I should have better asked whether the engine was off during the turning process :) This is the point where I was curious about. Do you have to crank the engine ( bad for the starter) or the engine on to do it? Even if vehicle is off the ground. I would have loved to do the turning while the engine is off. Probably not possible? Cheers

[@slothgarage]

I mean if the front wheels are off the ground then I don’t see why it can’t be done with the engine off, to be honest

[@forza890]

@@slothgarage thanks for that 👍

[@tashfrost9505]

Would this be the same process for a e39 540i?

[@slothgarage]

It should be pretty much the same just it will look a different on superior 540 engine.

[@alexhorazio7880]

That white stuff is coolant not power steering fluid

[@slothgarage]

👍 We have redone the cooling since then as they both were leaking.

[@mule666]

Dextron 2 is recommended not 3....do the homework first.. Buy a Haynes manual

[@slothgarage]

No issues to report using dex 3 as of yet, but might help someone else 👍 We recommend using INPA or scrolling the forums over a Haynes manual though 😊

[@musguelha14]

You can use Dexron 3 in systems made for Dex2, just not the other way around.

[@jcoach3064]

How come there’s a color difference in the mess in ur engine bay as mine isn’t red like that