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Leslie - 09 Jan 2006 20:04 GMT

I have an older BMW (1989 25is). My power steering is low. I have no idea
where to put new fluid under the hood. I see coolant, oil, transmission
fluid but where's the power steering? I don't want to put it in the wrong
place and all hell breaks loose. I don't have a manual as I bought the car
used.

Can anybody direct me to an under-the-hood diagram and let me know where the
power steering fluid goes?

It would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!!

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SharkmanBMW - 09 Jan 2006 20:26 GMT

http://www.bmwe34.net/

then join here, the best site for an '89
http://www.bimmer.info/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=10

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Fred W - 09 Jan 2006 20:32 GMT

> I have an older BMW (1989 25is). My power steering is low. I have no idea
> where to put new fluid under the hood. I see coolant, oil, transmission
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>
> Thanks!!

Well, there is a typo in your post as there was no 1989 25is, but I will
assume that you have a *3*25is since I know that the 525 came as a coupe
(the "s"), so...

This is what the the PS reservoir looks like on your car:

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=1113&mospid=47309&btnr=32_0201&hg=
32&fg=20

It should have a bunch of hoses hooked up between it and the PS pump.
That looks like this:

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=1113&mospid=47309&btnr=32_0186&hg=
32&fg=20

The lid for the reservoir should indicate what type of fluid you need
for your system.

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SharkmanBMW - 09 Jan 2006 20:45 GMT

be sure you put the proper fluid, READ the reservoir lid carefully.... 11s
or 7s are the options I believe!

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Leslie - 09 Jan 2006 21:36 GMT

Yes, I do have a 325is. Thanks to all. And the power steering fluid I have
is leftover from the mechanic who put it in the last time so it has to be the
right kind.

Thanks again. Much appreciated!

>> I have an older BMW (1989 25is). My power steering is low. I have no idea
>> where to put new fluid under the hood. I see coolant, oil, transmission
[quoted text clipped - 16 lines]
>The lid for the reservoir should indicate what type of fluid you need
>for your system.

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SteveG - 09 Jan 2006 22:40 GMT

> Yes, I do have a 325is. Thanks to all. And the power steering fluid I have
> is leftover from the mechanic who put it in the last time so it has to be the
> right kind.

Now that's what I call a rash assumption :-)

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Steve G

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SharkmanBMW - 10 Jan 2006 02:57 GMT

I agree, CHECK FIRST!!!

And the power steering fluid I have

>> is leftover from the mechanic who put it in the last time so it has to be
>> the
>> right kind.
>
> Now that's what I call a rash assumption :-)

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Dave Plowman (News) - 10 Jan 2006 00:35 GMT

> And the power steering fluid I have is leftover from the mechanic who
> put it in the last time so it has to be the right kind.

Oh dear. ;-)

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adder1969@yahoo.co.uk - 10 Jan 2006 12:24 GMT

> > And the power steering fluid I have is leftover from the mechanic who
> > put it in the last time so it has to be the right kind.
>
> Oh dear. ;-)

What I want to know is how does he know that the fluid is low if he
doesn't know where the reservoir is?

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