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    Correct Power Steering Fluid Dexron II for 2007 E87

    Surely this information already exists somehwere, but searching the forum for Dexron draws a blank oddly...

    "Traditionally" Dexron II is the correct Power Steering Fluid for most BMWs I've encountered , but the E87 is the newest BMW I've had and I want to be 100% certain..

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    What does your user manual say? No sticker on the reservoir lid?
    On my 1988 E32 750 there is a green sticker which mentions that this model with self levelling rear shocks and dual power steering pump + hydraulic brake booster needs Pentosin CHF 7.1 special power steering fluid (not ATF)
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    Owners manual only mentions the engine oil spec.

    I know some take Pentosin but usually there is a green ring on the reservoir that says so.

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    Actually, Dexron3 has been the go to fluid for the power steering system. That and a more exotic Pentsoin fluid. My current bimmer’s fluid is electricity. It has electric steering. Gott im Himmel.

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    realoem shows for a 2007 120i E87 RHD 2 versions, Pentosin CHF 11S or ATF, depending on the label, see here http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/show...diagId=32_1513
    I am no expert for the E87, let's wait till someone else chimes in with E87 knowledge

    What is the VIN?

    does it have a green cap or has active suspension ? https://www.bimmerforums.co.uk/forum...fluid-t135217/
    Last edited by shogun; 11-14-2018 at 07:02 AM.
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    Hi I am having problem with starting 120i 2007 E87 can not start and I diagnosed and it says DME main delay and I can not find exact location where it is and is any one know that where DME main relay is located.

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