newbie question about power steering

VR777 · #1 11-16-2012, 05:56 PM

Hello,
Could someone, please, tell me more about power steering system on 2006 e53 sport package X5? It's a new car for me and some things seem weird. I can't find power steering reservoir. Does it have electronic p/s?

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pezho405 · #2 11-16-2012, 06:10 PM

NO its not electronic. Its in the engine bay and its a black reservoir and the cap should say ATF on it. Why are you wondering? Does the steering feel kinda heavy/tough, thats normal, i had a few friends that got bmws and said the same

VR777 · #3 11-16-2012, 06:20 PM

no problem with heavy/tough steering wheel. problem is that I cant find reservoir anywhere lol
only thing i know that it should look like this
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/...500_AA300_.jpg

dhyrk3 · #4 11-16-2012, 06:24 PM

That's it!
It's just right next to the expansion tank...

pezho405 · #5 11-16-2012, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VR777

no problem with heavy/tough steering wheel. problem is that I cant find reservoir anywhere lol
only thing i know that it should look like this
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/...500_AA300_.jpg

Well id you have a 3 liter you might look farther down below the intake boot. can you post a pic of your engine bay

VR777 · #6 11-16-2012, 06:29 PM

yes, its 3.0i. forgot to mention that
can someone please point it out on this picture?
http://static.ddmcdn.com/gif/vehicle...engine-480.jpg

pezho405 · #7 11-16-2012, 10:26 PM

Yeah it should be right under the intake boot or next to the oil filter:

VR777 · #8 11-17-2012, 04:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pezho405

Yeah it should be right under the intake boot or next to the oil filter http://members.roadfly.org/metroshot/Oil_ATF_X5.JPG

Thanks for help! I will go and check it

....

Found it. That was simple lol

Thanks again

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