Replace power steering reservoir?

ferocity02 · 04-07-2015, 12:53 PM

My power steering reservoir has been leaking around the cap, I believe the o-ring needs to be replaced. It costs about $5 shipped.

I did some searching and one person suggested replacing the entire reservoir since it has an integrated filter. It only costs about $25 and includes the o-ring that I already need. I would also flush the power steering fluid too.

Any thoughts on this?

BashShah · 04-08-2015, 03:17 AM

Create a DIY for us.
Good luck and for 25 vs 5 for a complete unit..... I would do it.

DN

gabylonfive · 04-15-2015, 01:36 AM

This is a pretty easy DIY, did this last week. Most important bit is to make sure you replace the two crush washers for the banjo bolt after draining your fluid via the steering rack. Undo bracket on reservoir and replace with new piece. Fill up, turn lock to lock with wheels up, top off. Turn engine on and repeat and you're done.

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BashShah Colonel 311 Rep 2,015 Posts Drives: 2012 335i Sedan Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Vancouver, Canada iTrader: (0)	Create a DIY for us. Good luck and for 25 vs 5 for a complete unit..... I would do it. DN
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gabylonfive First Lieutenant 52 Rep 335 Posts Drives: 04 M3, 05 Elise Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (3)	This is a pretty easy DIY, did this last week. Most important bit is to make sure you replace the two crush washers for the banjo bolt after draining your fluid via the steering rack. Undo bracket on reservoir and replace with new piece. Fill up, turn lock to lock with wheels up, top off. Turn engine on and repeat and you're done.
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