R56 Power steering fluid change?

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03-07-2012, 11:04 AM

abonn

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Power steering fluid change?

I'm aware our cars have electric steering, but does this operate with hydraulic (ATF) fluid? I was thinking that with 50K miles, it is time to flush this system but I can't locate the reservoir. Anyone flushed this system? Thanks.

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03-07-2012, 12:04 PM

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There's no hydraulics involved; it's 100% electrically power assisted.

- Erik

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03-07-2012, 04:52 PM

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Thanks a lot, BlueFox

Appreciate the speedy reply. (I'll stop looking for the reservoir now.)

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08-28-2012, 10:35 AM

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ugh, sorry, wrong years.

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