Power Steering Fluid Leak on a 2003 X5 4.6is

[Maruzo]

Originally Posted by StephenVA

If the hoses are leaking at the bottom of the reservoir, you can tighten them until they break and you will still have leaks as the hoses get brittle. Two options; Replace them or snip off 1-1.5 inches and stretch the hoses and reclamp. Now you have another 1-2 years of life.

Recommended approach is replace them. Why would you cheap out on a few hoses?

I agree. 2 replacement hoses and a new OE reservoir have been sourced from Fcpeuro thanks to absolutezero's part number for the 4.6is.

However, dreading the work. The working area is tight and most likely gonna be a long, frustrating and fiddly job.

[Happy]

Originally Posted by Maruzo

I agree. 2 replacement hoses and a new OE reservoir have been sourced from Fcpeuro thanks to absolutezero's part number for the 4.6is.

However, dreading the work. The working area is tight and most likely gonna be a long, frustrating and fiddly job.

I just had to perform this same repair. It is the proper fix, IMO.