17 year old girl trying to put in steering fluid!

[millertimegurl]

Ok so this is what I know I drive a 1998 BMW 238i... so I believe but since I am in school I can't go check. My car started making noises when I turn, in my standard jeep that I drove that usually mean the power steering was low. I bought the fluid and went to put it in this morning and can not find the damn pump or where to check my fluid level. I'm scared that I am close to blowing the pump since it has been making noises for about two weeks. This is ridiculous since I am used to big trucks where everything is easy to find.
PLEASE HELP ME!
Hannah

[G. P. Burdell]

Lift the hood and look underneath the air intake elbow for a black canister with a cap that looks like a multi-pointed star. That's your power steering fluid reservoir. Unscrew the cap and look at the fluid level on the dipstick. The maximum level is the top notch on the dipstick.

If the fluid level is too low, add a Dexron-III compliant automatic transmission fluid (ATF) to the reservoir. DO NOT add conventional power steering fluid.

[millertimegurl]

Thanks... I will be doing that as soon as I get out of school... quick question. It's standard will that change anything?

[G. P. Burdell]

No. Manuals and automatics both use ATF for power steering, and the reservoir is located in the same place.

[325iklu]

Standard meaning a standard trans? If so, no. But be sure to use Dexron-III Automatic Trans fluid for your power steering.

-Matt

[vr4boy]

here's a pic for reference...excuse the dirty engine:stickoutt
need a long funnel to fill to proper level....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v345/vr4boy/newfolder6280.jpg

[millertimegurl]

Ok I can't see the pictures can you e-mail them to me? millertimegurl @yahoo.com. I put the space between it because it wont let me post it!
THANKS

oh and Dexron-III Automatic Trans fluid
got it!

[vr4boy]

pic sent....

[M3isgod]

you must mean a 328i and yes do what vr4boy said, just be careful not to overfill it.

[millertimegurl]

Ok so I skipped 3rd period and went out there and filled up... not too much I hope. I have another question I have a crack on my air intake tube... can I put silicon on it to see if it will work or just buy a new tube thing?

[BimmerLover84]

New one is $20 from the dealer. Use electrical tape or duct tape for the time being.

[iowaboostin]

If you want to rig it, sure. If it's just a hairline crack then I'd do the same, just make sure to let it dry overnight (don't want to suck anything into your MAF). If you want to replace it, DO NOT buy a new OEM intake, instead check in the classifieds for someone parting their car out, save some dough.

edit: it's really $20 through the stealership? I guess go through them instead.

[LuvMy328is]

Ok so I skipped 3rd period and went out there and filled up... not too much I hope. I have another question I have a crack on my air intake tube... can I put silicon on it to see if it will work or just buy a new tube thing?
I have one that is almost brand new, used for about 1 week. I'll sell it to you for $20 shipped. New they are $35 for our cars w/ traction control. Welcome to the board :wave
~Phillip\


Get a new part because its going to keep on breaking and you are going to suck in bits of plastic into your intake.
Mine is :thumbup:

[joako]

Get a new part because its going to keep on breaking and you are going to suck in bits of plastic into your intake.

[pbclax423]

haha she said 17yr old female and look at all the replies... shit even a picture for reference.. all in a matter of 3 hours!!

sad, yet funny.

[LuvMy328is]

haha she said 17yr old female and look at all the replies... shit even a picture for reference.. all in a matter of 3 hours!!

sad, yet funny.
That's the Bf.C way with new members of either sex.
~Phil

[EvanE36]

awsmo

[millertimegurl]

haha she said 17yr old female and look at all the replies... shit even a picture for reference.. all in a matter of 3 hours!!

sad, yet funny.

A 17 year old girl who works on her on car is a bad thing? Hmmm... this is my 4th vehicle but the first time to be a car. Working on trucks and jeeps is basically easy compared to a car where my little hand can barely fit inbetween stuff. I am going to electric tape it since(scared to get shit sucked up in there) it's so small and see if my uncle has another one laying around before I buy one. Hmm this is cool. How about another question? My "check control" light comes on all the time and says stuff about my brake lights.. but they seem to be fine. Ohh and I have a small crack on the body kit, slide skirt under my door... can i just replace that piece? I'm not in a hurry to do it but when I get some time....
hannah

[bluptgm3]

haha she said 17yr old female and look at all the replies... shit even a picture for reference.. all in a matter of 3 hours!!

sad, yet funny.

Yep, but I'm not sure she used ATF!!!! and not Power Steering Fluid.

[bluptgm3]

<snip> Hmm this is cool. How about another question? My "check control" light comes on all the time and says stuff about my brake lights.. but they seem to be fine.
hannah


Pull the BL blubs and clean the contact on the bulbs and the lights. If that does not solve it change out the brake light switch (http://www.bimmerzone.com/brakelight.htm). You have to pull the panel under the dash above the drivers side footwell. It is a pain to get to for the $20 part.

[Tefal]

On the power steering cap there are 2 "indents/lines" on the piece that points into the oil, the lower one is the line it should be around when the oil is cold, upper line when warm, try not to go over, if u do,the excess will come out the hole in the cap

[millertimegurl]

Yep, but I'm not sure she used ATF!!!! and not Power Steering Fluid.

Yes I DID! I went to O'riellies and the guy looked at me like I was stupid when I asked for Automatic Transmision Fluid and told him it was for my power steering. So just to double check I called a dealership to make sure I wasn't about to mess my car up!

Hmph.
Hannah

[millertimegurl]

On the power steering cap there are 2 "indents/lines" on the piece that points into the oil, the lower one is the line it should be around when the oil is cold, upper line when warm, try not to go over, if u do,the excess will come out the hole in the cap

Ok jesus christ I'm not stupid... I just couldn't find the damn thing.

[Tefal]

Ok jesus christ I'm not stupid... I just couldn't find the damn thing.
Calm down! :lol u wouldn't believe how many people here don't know about topping there PAS fluid up.

[millertimegurl]

Calm down! u wouldn't believe how many people here don't know about topping there PAS fluid up.

calm.
Thanks for the info!
I just hate it when people asume I dont know anything because I'm a female... or because I'm 17.
thanks.

Hannah

[NegativeCamber]

A 17 year old girl who works on her on car is a bad thing? Hmmm... this is my 4th vehicle but the first time to be a car. Working on trucks and jeeps is basically easy compared to a car where my little hand can barely fit inbetween stuff. I am going to electric tape it since(scared to get shit sucked up in there) it's so small and see if my uncle has another one laying around before I buy one. Hmm this is cool. How about another question? My "check control" light comes on all the time and says stuff about my brake lights.. but they seem to be fine. Ohh and I have a small crack on the body kit, slide skirt under my door... can i just replace that piece? I'm not in a hurry to do it but when I get some time....
hannah

the brake light error could be caused by the bulb connections. if there is any corrosion or some type of change in resisance at the connection, it will throw the code. also, it could be the brake switch behind the brake pedal. if you search on here, i believe there is a diy switch replacement. the sideskirt can be replaced as well.

[Tefal]

brake switch replacement http://www.pelicanparts.com/bmw/techarticles/E36-Brake_Switch/E36-Brake_Switch.htm

[drtweak1992325i]

Off topic

but do we have a girl who is doing her own work on her car which is a bmw???

Thats Hot ^.^

but then i have a gf who i love...hahaha...and watched me do my oil change yesterday which was the first oil change she ever saw lol.

as for the sideskits. i have a 92. and i cant swap out my side skirts but on the later models you can. Not sure which ones...i'm sure someone else will answer that for you...

[pbclax423]

A 17 year old girl who works on her on car is a bad thing? Hmmm... this is my 4th vehicle but the first time to be a car. Working on trucks and jeeps is basically easy compared to a car where my little hand can barely fit inbetween stuff. I am going to electric tape it since(scared to get shit sucked up in there) it's so small and see if my uncle has another one laying around before I buy one. Hmm this is cool. How about another question? My "check control" light comes on all the time and says stuff about my brake lights.. but they seem to be fine. Ohh and I have a small crack on the body kit, slide skirt under my door... can i just replace that piece? I'm not in a hurry to do it but when I get some time....
hannah

no no no.. not bad at all, making fun of how apparent it is that since you posted your a female, and you name is millertimegurl, many of the male posters here took the extra steps they normally wouldnt with a question like this...

i dont think i've seen one person asking "have you done a search"

[onetrillionrpm]

17 year old girl + working on cars + e36 = totally hot :)

screw the nay sayers

so problem with PS solved?
the stock hose clams are pretty crappy and not that hard to replace (messy job but easy) I think there are like .75'' right off the reservoir

[palomino]

calm.
Thanks for the info!
I just hate it when people asume I dont know anything because I'm a female... or because I'm 17.
thanks.

Hannah
if you dont announce it, people wont think it. :)

nice to have another girl thats okay with getting their hands dirty.

[NegativeCamber]

Off topic

but do we have a girl who is doing her own work on her car which is a bmw???

Thats Hot ^.^

but then i have a gf who i love...hahaha...and watched me do my oil change yesterday which was the first oil change she ever saw lol.

as for the sideskits. i have a 92. and i cant swap out my side skirts but on the later models you can. Not sure which ones...i'm sure someone else will answer that for you...

all sideskirts for the e36, 2 or 4 door, fit all year models. im not sure what is going on with your car, but they are all the same.

[palomino]

all sideskirts for the e36, 2 or 4 door, fit all year models. im not sure what is going on with your car, but they are all the same.

i think he's referring to the actual metal body panel that's shaped like the lux skirts? a lot of people call those "skirts" even though that's not the best name for them.

[speedfreak325]

calm.
Thanks for the info!
I just hate it when people asume I dont know anything because I'm a female... or because I'm 17.
thanks.

Hannah

they arent making the assumption based on your age or sex, they are simply assuming since you had the question in the first place. its common for people to have questions like that reguarding the levels.

also, you should try using the search function on the boards, its really helpful when looking for information about your car.

welcome to the forums :)

[NegativeCamber]

i think he's referring to the actual metal body panel that's shaped like the lux skirts? a lot of people call those "skirts" even though that's not the best name for them.

you're right. i didnt notice that he has a '92. most of these didnt have sideskirts and just had the bare rocker panels.

[Seeker]

http://www.tehdriven.com/forum/images/smilies/custom/leghump.gif http://www.tehdriven.com/forum/images/smilies/custom/leghump.gif http://www.tehdriven.com/forum/images/smilies/custom/leghump.gif http://www.tehdriven.com/forum/images/smilies/custom/leghump.gif http://www.tehdriven.com/forum/images/smilies/custom/leghump.gif


maybe I should drop this username, get a different one and pose as a young girl so I will get instant replies and offers for free parts

:rofl

[speedfreak325]

nah, your sig looks quite feminine imho. im sure you could pass for a girl ;)

[sar5036]

:needpics

[Seeker]

nah, your sig looks quite feminine imho. im sure you could pass for a girl ;)

ya know.. I've always wondered if it did too.. lol

I need to update it now that I've added the Shark to my collection.

[enabled]

haha she said 17yr old female and look at all the replies... shit even a picture for reference.. all in a matter of 3 hours!!

sad, yet funny.



ROFL i was thinkin the exact same thing.....

... if she reads this im 18 n hot... lol jk but seriously .. cant mack it up on a bimmerforum

[Sa///M3]

i think he's referring to the actual metal body panel that's shaped like the lux skirts? a lot of people call those "skirts" even though that's not the best name for them.
OMGz itz palomino!

[EvanE36]

this thread



awsmo

[Tatted85]

ROFL i was thinkin the exact same thing.....

+1 :alright

[psuleadfoot]

:needpics

steve keep the monster in its cage





:shifty:shifty:shiftyor don't:shifty:shifty:shifty

[325iklu]

You all know if this was some 17yr old guy he would be getting flamed and being told to buy a Honda. She obviously has mechanical ability. She just cant see. She got the ATF in and shes fine. Just let this thread die.

[999666]

if you dont announce it, people wont think it. :)

nice to have another girl thats okay with getting their hands dirty.

Funny, I'm on here only becuase my wife drives a supercharged BMW and is a gear head, + drives way too fu*king fast for my nerves. She dislikes being herrased so has me take the fall then points out the idiots to me and tells me what info is useless & usefull as I relay the info off this site back to her.

Let me tell you I do not feel too manly @ the track around her & her friends, especialy once she's lapped me a couple times...

I like my Jeep & can still out drive her "Offroad" but at least I can suped the sh*t out of my jeep since it will never come close to the $$$ she's put into her car.

[DonsE36]

17 year old girl + working on cars + e36 = totally hot :)

Being over 18 and thinking about it = Jail Time, lol but I do see the point here.. :devillook

[downeaster1]

Being over 18 and thinking about it = Jail Time, lol but I do see the point here.. :devillook

being under 18 and thinking about it = well, that would be cool if i actually knew girls that liked to talk E36's

Two best things in the world right there...in the same package.

[EvanE36]

steve keep the monster in its cage





:shifty:shifty:shiftyor don't:shifty:shifty:shifty





HAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[DonsE36]

being under 18 and thinking about it = well, that would be cool if i actually knew girls that liked to talk E36's

Two best things in the world right there...in the same package.


Amen... I wish I could find myself a nice Bimmer girl.

[sar5036]

steve keep the monster in its cage





:shifty:shifty:shiftyor don't:shifty:shifty:shifty

haha im trying man im trying

[IN2DEEP]

At least you are trying! Some would have given up and taken it to a shop already.

[BDubin]

OMG!! I'm with you guys.. Where do you find a gear head girl that drives an e36? She did the diagnostic, selected the right fluid, and looked for good advice to correct the problem.. I'm on my first BMW as well, and some times I have a hard time finding stuff on it.. GREAT JOB!! If she was 30 I think I might be compelled to ask her to marry me..

Dave 2

Wow, you know your getting old when... lol

[ATF]

Jeez guys.. wait 'til she's a 18... LOL

[psuleadfoot]

haha she's probably gonna leave the forum after this thread...

[beskhu3epnm]

54 replies and almost 1000 views for someone trying to add power steering fluid.

It's just one big sausage fest in the E36 section, and everyone seems a little lonely!

[roarf]

54 replies and almost 1000 views for someone trying to add power steering fluid.

It's just one big sausage fest in the E36 section, and everyone seems a little lonely!
:lol Haha, srsly.

[ducky328i]

54 replies and almost 1000 views for someone trying to add power steering fluid.

It's just one big sausage fest in the E36 section, and everyone seems a little lonely!:lol


this thead proves the theory that BF.C is full of virgins that have never seen a real girl cuz they are too stuck to their computers :rofl:

To the OP, it seems you've received all the info you need, and all i can offer is a welcome to the forums, and a good luck to avoid all the leghumping:rofl

[Tefal]

:lol


this thead proves the theory that BF.C is full of virgins that have never seen a real girl cuz they are too stuck to their computers :rofl:

To the OP, it seems you've received all the info you need, and all i can offer is a welcome to the forums, and a good luck to avoid all the leghumping:rofl
U never welcomed me to the forum like that Ducky328i! :shifty























Leghumper! :stickoutt

[palomino]

OMGz itz palomino!
:D


maybe I should drop this username, get a different one and pose as a young girl so I will get instant replies and offers for free parts

:rofle-trannies, so hot rite now. :rofl


She dislikes being herrased so has me take the fall then points out the idiots to me and tells me what info is useless & usefull as I relay the info off this site back to her.

Let me tell you I do not feel too manly @ the track around her & her friends, especialy once she's lapped me a couple times...

I like my Jeep & can still out drive her "Offroad" but at least I can suped the sh*t out of my jeep since it will never come close to the $$$ she's put into her car.that's awesome. theres a girl that posts here that really into track stuff too. she's a really good driver and has an awesome car that she's done a lot with. she helps the boys. :rofl

[ducky328i]

U never welcomed me to the forum like that Ducky328i! :shifty
Leghumper! :stickoutt

:shifty:shifty:shifty:shifty:shifty:shifty:shifty



















:lol

[psuleadfoot]

this thread gets thehttp://img247.imageshack.us/img247/227/pedobear4dz.jpg

[E36Gurl325i]

.... pedobear = only loli's :o

[ArcticGrey94]

,

[ArcticGrey94]

,

[drtweak1992325i]

wow...I'm 20 and in collage and i'm not even as much of a horn dog as you guys....

You all need to get married...

as for this tread...she is either laughing her head off or just wont make another thread period.

get a life guys...get married or something...find a gf...

[94is]

Why does every female feel the need to announce their sex on the board with "gurl" or "girl" in their username? :dunno

[palomino]

Why does every female feel the need to announce their sex on the board with "gurl" or "girl" in their username? :dunno
:shifty

our user names are missing something

[94is]

:shifty

our user names are missing something
Seriously. I'm going to change my username to "Ihaveavagina". :rofl

[ducky328i]

Seriously. I'm going to change my username to "Ihaveavagina". :rofl i would probably hump your leg....:shifty
























































:rofl:

[palomino]

i would probably hump your leg....:shifty

:rofl:

oh hell, i probably would too. :stickoutt :shifty

[millertimegurl]

17 year old girl + working on cars + e36 = totally hot


screw the nay sayers

so problem with PS solved?
the stock hose clams are pretty crappy and not that hard to replace (messy job but easy) I think there are like .75'' right off the reservoir


yes I figured it out the other day!
thank you.
it was low...
i have been parking over cardboard to see if it is leaking but so far it's not!

[beskhu3epnm]

Triple post FTMFW!

[zeit00]

yes I figured it out the other day!
thank you.
it was low...
i have been parking over cardboard to see if it is leaking but so far it's not!

Probably not. The powersteering hoses are terrible from BMW. You probably have a weeping problem from the hoses.. It probably does not show itself as a leak, but will be low again in another year.

Oh and the hoses are very expensive to replace. :(

[millertimegurl]

OMG!! I'm with you guys.. Where do you find a gear head girl that drives an e36? She did the diagnostic, selected the right fluid, and looked for good advice to correct the problem.. I'm on my first BMW as well, and some times I have a hard time finding stuff on it.. GREAT JOB!! If she was 30 I think I might be compelled to ask her to marry me..

Dave 2

Wow, you know your getting old when... lol



Haha thanks!
nice to know...

[millertimegurl]

wow...I'm 20 and in collage and i'm not even as much of a horn dog as you guys....

You all need to get married...

as for this tread...she is either laughing her head off or just wont make another thread period.

get a life guys...get married or something...find a gf...


Haha I I only get this much attention when I take the boys trucks out to go mudding... I'm always the one to get them un-stuck!

[killtallica]

You should make a BMW truck and go mudding with that :buttrock you'd dominate all

[millertimegurl]

You should make a BMW truck and go mudding with that :buttrock you'd dominate all

haha hell ya.
those BMW Suv's are neat.
my aunt just bought a new one...
a truck is the next step in BMW evolution.

[drtweak1992325i]

yea i'm waiting for them to build a sports truck...

Like you see all these 5.7L pushing like mid to high 300's low 400's in hp and like 400's in TQ...

I bet BMW would make a 5.7L 570 HP 500 tq truck with the way they can push out 100 or more hp per liter with out turbo...lol that would be awsome...you'd dominate all!!!

[BostonBallao]

ummmmm BMW X5 M = i want one.....my next suv..........i rember when i was replacing my outside temp sensor and i f^kn cut the dam wire too short , my gf took it from me spliced it, pushed me aside, got underneath the front of my 328i and ziptide it into the bumper for me..........all i cud do was just stare in awe ...and say wow....it was kinda like watching two girls go at it...except one is ur car and one is ur gf...lol

[killtallica]

exactly my point:) or make an off roading 3 series:) just get a lift kit

[millertimegurl]

ummmmm BMW X5 M = i want one.....my next suv..........i rember when i was replacing my outside temp sensor and i f^kn cut the dam wire too short , my gf took it from me spliced it, pushed me aside, got underneath the front of my 328i and ziptide it into the bumper for me..........all i cud do was just stare in awe ...and say wow....it was kinda like watching two girls go at it...except one is ur car and one is ur gf...lol


haha nice!
hmm question... how do i get a profile picture.

[killtallica]

click on quick links, then edit profile, then theres a little control panel on the left, you could choose to change your avtar and /or signiture.

[M3isgod]

oh boy

do you have any other problems with your car little girl, just start another thread so I have something to read

[Brocky36]

Hahaha...some quality replies for you there Hannah:D

I'll just say hi , and happy tinkering:)

[afizidris]

haha nice!
hmm question... how do i get a profile picture.
i would refrain from such a thing. just gonna cause more drama

[millertimegurl]

click on quick links, then edit profile, then theres a little control panel on the left, you could choose to change your avtar and /or signiture.

It won't let me do it till I have 100 post or something...
is there a way to check how many you have?

i did that zoint thing though.

[millertimegurl]

haha she's probably gonna leave the forum after this thread...


ARE NOT!

[bianchini]

upper right corner of your post each time. ^^^ yours says 22. build post count by going into rides and styling. OT doesnt count FTL

[lowside67]

Ok so this is what I know I drive a 1998 BMW 238i... so I believe but since I am in school I can't go check. My car started making noises when I turn, in my standard jeep that I drove that usually mean the power steering was low. I bought the fluid and went to put it in this morning and can not find the damn pump or where to check my fluid level. I'm scared that I am close to blowing the pump since it has been making noises for about two weeks. This is ridiculous since I am used to big trucks where everything is easy to find.
PLEASE HELP ME!
Hannah

Interesting since here you drive a "1998 BMW 238i" but in your description it says "BMW 1999"

[nrgee1]

Just to see it back on top. This is such an important thread to everyone of us. Please all bimmer owners check this one, life and death. Maybe a mod could "park" it. :lol

[robisconfusedd]

geeeeeez whenever i want some freakin fast help around here all i have to do is post a thread with "blah blah blah GIRL blah" and BAM insto-responses

this thread is hillariously awesome

[Nacanowhere]

geeeeeez whenever i want some freakin fast help around here all i have to do is post a thread with "blah blah blah GIRL blah" and BAM insto-responses

this thread is hillariously awesome

+1

the phrase 17 yo girl draws viewers in like some sort of black hole in cyber space.

Oh and rob we still need to hang out brohan... I'm finally taking care of a head/cam swap later this month if you'd like to come partake... friend with a turbo M3 may come over to lend a hand also. :buttrock

[94is]

geeeeeez whenever i want some freakin fast help around here all i have to do is post a thread with "blah blah blah GIRL blah" and BAM insto-responses

this thread is hillariously awesome
When I post a technical thread, people just yell at me and tell me to search. :rofl

[Slip Kid]

You should make a BMW truck and go mudding with that :buttrock you'd dominate all

I have been toying with this idea, hypothetically. I bought my car so I could continue modding my Jeep into the "trailer queen" realm. But since I'm spending so much maintaining the BMW that the Jeep has taken a back burner, I figured why not sell both and lift an X3............ :devillook

Comes down to cash issues, lol
plus then I'd be back to having one vehicle with questionable DD abilities.

Solid axle X3 on 33's... mmmmm...

[Jersey328is]

Im confused Why do you use atf instead of power steering fluid? is this a special occasion because it was really low or something or is that always what you use for our cars?

[Slip Kid]

Im confused Why do you use atf instead of power steering fluid? is this a special occasion because it was really low or something or is that always what you use for our cars?

That is what is specified for our cars.

[onetrillionrpm]

That is what is specified for our cars.

(you use aft because our rack and pinion has a tighter clearance, also the pump design is a tighter design, therefore you need to use a thinner fluid, ATF to be exact!)

[325iklu]

and it is a thiner fluid and is easer to pump.

Easier to pump, less drag on motor MORE POWER!


And for the record I am gonna pose as a girl from now on so i can get help in my threads. Your are gonna see "18yr old Blond virgin needs help installing Schrick cams in a Nonvanos motor"

[millertimegurl]

I have been toying with this idea, hypothetically. I bought my car so I could continue modding my Jeep into the "trailer queen" realm. But since I'm spending so much maintaining the BMW that the Jeep has taken a back burner, I figured why not sell both and lift an X3............ :devillook

Comes down to cash issues, lol
plus then I'd be back to having one vehicle with questionable DD abilities.

Solid axle X3 on 33's... mmmmm...




Haha freakin AWESOME!

[millertimegurl]

and it is a thiner fluid and is easer to pump.

Easier to pump, less drag on motor MORE POWER!


And for the record I am gonna pose as a girl from now on so i can get help in my threads. Your are gonna see "18yr old Blond virgin needs help installing Schrick cams in a Nonvanos motor"


cute.
but I thought we used it because it was standard. That is what one guy told me...

[psu325i]

Your are gonna see "18yr old Blond virgin needs help installing Schrick cams in a Nonvanos motor"
:lol:lol

[325iklu]

cute.
but I thought we used it because it was standard. That is what one guy told me...

Yes, standard in BMW.

[Nacanowhere]

power steering fluid is thinner than ATF in my experience?

[BimmerChuck]

Eh, hydraulic fluid is just hydraulic fluid. I put in Catepillar hydraulic fluid in my power steering. Now I can use my steering to winch tree trunks out of the ground, J/K.

But for real, when my hoses started to leak around the banjo bolt instead of using the replacement assembly which is like $350 I cut off the the hoses and clamped regular red hydraulic hoses to the banjo bolt and fixed it for $15. You might have a similiar problem. In the powersteering line there is a small metal reducer (forget what it is for) I took it out and put it in my replacement line.

[millertimegurl]

Hmmm... really when I asked about all this since my car is a standard it was IMPARITIVE that I use ATF and not normal PS fluid... I'm confused.

[m0isty]

Yes, it's important to use the correct fluid, as different systems can have internal seals etc damaged by using the wrong fluid. You did the right thing! ;)

[325iklu]

Hmmm... really when I asked about all this since my car is a standard it was IMPARITIVE that I use ATF and not normal PS fluid... I'm confused.

Correct. it is IMPARITIVE you use ATF in your BMW. Most other makes just use PS fluid. still :confused

[ducky328i]

Correct. it is IMPARITIVE you use ATF in your BMW. Most other makes just use PS fluid. still :confused how did this thread make 100 posts :rofl


use ATF....nothing else...LOL /thread

[94is]

And for the record I am gonna pose as a girl from now on so i can get help in my threads. Your are gonna see "18yr old Blond virgin needs help installing Schrick cams in a Nonvanos motor"
If you get to pretend to be a girl, can I pretend to be a creepy internet guy looking for pics of an underage girl? :naughty

[millertimegurl]

If you get to pretend to be a girl, can I pretend to be a creepy internet guy looking for pics of an underage girl? :naughty

First off I'm not pretending I am a girl.
and second I don't think you have to PRETEND to be a creepy internet guy looking for pictures...

[noise boy]

First off I'm not pretending I am a girl.
and second I don't think you have to PRETEND to be a creepy internet guy looking for pictures...

lol owned by the new gal :buttrock

[bianchini]

lol owned by the new gal :buttrock

+1

[94is]

First off I'm not pretending I am a girl.
and second I don't think you have to PRETEND to be a creepy internet guy looking for pictures...
Did I say you were pretending to be a girl? Read. Btw, I'm a girl. :rofl

[m0isty]

^^^ E-Tranny!

[94is]

^^^ E-Tranny!
Are you talking to me? n00bs. :rolleyes

[325iklu]

If you get to pretend to be a girl, can I pretend to be a creepy internet guy looking for pics of an underage girl? :naughty

Sounds like fun to me. you want noodz? ;)

[millertimegurl]

Did I say you were pretending to be a girl? Read. Btw, I'm a girl. :rofl

then why the hell is there a pic of a dude as your avitar?
that can really throw someone off!

[TIMSGT]

that's the guy that stole her underwear, look at her title

[zarbat007]

lol.

[328iBursche]

I haven't checked into the e36 forum for a while--gllad to see not much has changed -- same sophmoronic banter whenever a girl shows up... But thats why I took a look too :D
Welcome to the peanut gallery! Enjoy your 328. I still love mine after 5 years!

[94is]

then why the hell is there a pic of a dude as your avitar?
that can really throw someone off!
How can that throw anyone off? If someone has a pic of a girl as their avatar, nobody assumes that they are a girl. :dunno

[M///BMW]

This thread is pointless without pics of the car and you?

[da illest]

This thread is pointless without pics of the car and you?
+1
but on a more serious note...i thought this thread was about how to change steering fluid, a simple "use ATF" and point to a picture and this couldve been done with:stickoutt

[94is]

+1
but on a more serious note...i thought this thread was about how to change steering fluid, a simple "use ATF" and point to a picture and this couldve been done with:stickoutt
You are new. This is not how BFC operates. When there is new vag, everyone comes out to greet them, and a thread that should be no more than 2-3 posts long, has become 2-3 pages long within 15 minutes. :rofl

[drtweak1992325i]

wow...give this threat a few more days and it will have more view than the Offical m50 manifold thread ^.^

You go girl! W00T!!!

hahaha

[TIMSGT]

+2 on the pics

[millertimegurl]

How can that throw anyone off? If someone has a pic of a girl as their avatar, nobody assumes that they are a girl. :dunno


Haha but you see...
most the picutures of females are quite degrading.
as noise boys.
degrading.

[noise boy]

Haha but you see...
most the picutures of females are quite degrading.
as noise boys.
degrading.

Just out of curiosity, how is that degrading?

[325iklu]

then why the hell is there a pic of a dude as your avitar?
that can really throw someone off!

It does sae "Kim" in her sig. :rolleyes

[nrgee1]

hey....guys... what's happening???? nothing since jan.16th ?? are we letting millertimegurl down ?? where are our manners! shake up and find some more info on this crucial problem. don't we forget that maybe someone in Yukon could encounter this problem and it's dam cold to fix right now. :alright

[Chistakoff]

I am pretty sure this thread is getting out of hand..lol

[cab354]

In before the Lock!

[AATurboM3]

Exactly where do I go to get the last 15 minutes of my life back?

[m2pc]

Exactly where do I go to get the last 15 minutes of my life back?
Back to page 2 of this thread! :D

[LuvMy328is]

wow...give this threat a few more days and it will have more view than the Offical m50 manifold thread ^.^

You go girl! W00T!!!

hahaha
:( lol
~Phil

[AATurboM3]

Back to page 2 of this thread! :D

I am afraid to look back...

[94is]

Exactly where do I go to get the last 15 minutes of my life back?
You brought it upon yourself. The title of the thread was in no way leading you to believe that the thread would be about anything informative, and if it was in any way offensive, it would have either been locked or towed to OT. I think I should just sticky it to this forum. :rofl

[xBMWx]

Exactly where do I go to get the last 15 minutes of my life back?


:lol:lol:lol

thats great.

[AATurboM3]

You brought it upon yourself. The title of the thread was in no way leading you to believe that the thread would be about anything informative, and if it was in any way offensive, it would have either been locked or towed to OT. I think I should just sticky it to this forum. :rofl

First thing: You are correct

Second thing: I actually searched for the type of Power Steering fluid the E36 took. Alas, I did voluntarily click on this thread and I voluntarily read every page. It was nothing new in forum terms, but I figured I'd give it a shot. Oops. :D

[turbodx]

I have one that is almost brand new, used for about 1 week. I'll sell it to you for $20 shipped. New they are $35 for our cars w/ traction control. Welcome to the board :wave
~Phillip\


Mine is :thumbup:


Clear your inbox , i tried to send you a PM

do you still have that semi-new rubber 90 degree boot that goes between the throttlebody and the MAF for $20 , if so what's your paypal addy , i'll buy it off you.

[onetrillionrpm]

how is this still alive

[BlueBullet328]

#142 posts to help someone change a fluid.....lol mayby if girl wasnt in the title this thread would be dead....

[turbodx]

I for one is glad for this thread , well atleast the 1st page cause I have all 3 of her problems now and all the questions were answered on the 1st page . Wonder what's on the other 5 pages ?

[JPStrniste]

Im confused Why do you use atf instead of power steering fluid? is this a special occasion because it was really low or something or is that always what you use for our cars?



SEARCH!!!!! :rofl::rofl::rofl:



haha. what a great thread. I thought for sure I was gonna get to the last page and find out it was a hoax and someone was just f*ing around again. This actually seems kind of legit.

I was laughing my ass off the entire way through the thread. nice change of pace for a tuesday night. subscribed!


welcome to the forums.















btw: pics or :ban:

[xdougiex]

she disappeared.

[EURO M3 CSL]

i had trouble finding that out too wen i first got my car