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Power Steering Reservoir Maintenance

Discussion in 'DIY (Do-It-Yourself)' started by kearnsclan, Apr 22, 2010.

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    Any advice on how often to change out PS Reservoir.

    Understand the filter for the PS pump is in the reservoir unit and cannot be changed without replacing the reservoir.

    Correct??

    Need some advice on this.

    thx
    kearnsclan, Apr 22, 2010
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    steven s

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    Correct on E36s, I'd imagine it's the same on others.
    steven s, Apr 22, 2010
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    PS Reservoir Change interval

    Any recs of how often to change the reservoir??

    thx
    kearnsclan, Apr 22, 2010
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    steven s

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    I had mine changed out because I was having steering issues.
    The fluid looked like old chocolate milk. Ended up needing a steering pump but it made sense to replace the reservoir at the same time.

    I've never heard it being a maintenance item.
    Personally if your fluid doesn't look bad and you are having no leaks, I'd hold off.
    steven s, Apr 22, 2010
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    bcweir, Apr 22, 2010
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    steven s, Apr 22, 2010
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    Yeah I understood that

    It's why I told him that if it's not leaking, leave it (the reservoir) alone.
    bcweir, Apr 22, 2010
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    I just use my oil extractor to pull the fluid out of the reservoir every oil change

    So that means that every 5k miles the PS system gets a partial fluid change. Currently at 125 with no leaks or noise or anything. I suppose if the hose coming out of the bottom of the reservoir started to leak, I'd change it out. Do this on all my cars, never a problem.
    Cheers!
    327350, Apr 24, 2010
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