Changed Power steering fluid

[MosH]

So after reading here a bit, today I decided to change my power steering fluid using the "turkey baster" method. I puchrased Castrol Import multi vehicle ATF since it met the Dexron III-H (improved version of Dexron III released in 2003) and also met the BMW LT71141 which made me feel better then regular Dexron III designed for older fords/GM's.

I wasn't expeting much of a difference except to maybe quiet down the power steering pump which I can hear whine a bit when turning the wheel standing still. Well it made it much quieter and my steering just a little lighter which was what I was hoping for! I am very happy with the results of this 6 dollar maintenance (all parts) and highly reccommend it to everyone. My X5 has 40K miles and the fuild I pulled out was a dark dark red basically brown. The new is cherry red.

I plan to put a few miles on the truck and possible cycle through one more quart of fuild to filter out as much of the old as I can.

Thanks!