The Random E46/ZHP Question Thread

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Originally Posted by ELCID86

Mike Miller says @30k.


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Seth and don't forget the reservoir has a filter built in so should be changed periodically (but probably not as frequently).


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Ok cool thanks. Don't think I included that in my maintenance overhaul this past year, could be part of why my steering feels off. What would really old fluid do to steering effect?

Define "off"

loose maybe? :dunno

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Originally Posted by Vas

Wonder why mine won't. Holding the trunk button on the fob opens it though.

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It's suppose to enable the latch to be pressed.


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Originally Posted by UdubBadger

loose maybe? :dunno

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I don't think it would make it feel loose? Just extract the old fluid and throw some fresh ATF in there. You could disconnect a line a get more fluid out. When I change the fluid, I change it three times from the reservoir after every time I drive it. In order to get as much old fluid out and fresh fluid in.

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Originally Posted by UdubBadger

Ok cool thanks. Don't think I included that in my maintenance overhaul this past year, could be part of why my steering feels off. What would really old fluid do to steering effect?

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Originally Posted by UdubBadger

loose maybe? :dunno

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Originally Posted by Johal E32

I don't think it would make it feel loose? Just extract the old fluid and throw some fresh ATF in there. You could disconnect a line a get more fluid out. When I change the fluid, I change it three times from the reservoir after every time I drive it. In order to get as much old fluid out and fresh fluid in.

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I'm not sure, but I'm sure Daniel could tell--he's very sensitive to these minor changes ;-] This would be a good first step, then on to mechanical components.

See the DIY, i used the trukey baster method and refill then with car on, go lock to lock with the wheel several times. "rinse and repeat" ~3 times. I'd go ahead and do the reservoir/filter for the sake of knowing its new.

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Originally Posted by ELCID86

I'm not sure, but I'm sure Daniel could tell--he's very sensitive to these minor changes ;-] This would be a good first step, then on to mechanical components.

See the DIY, i used the trukey baster method and refill then with car on, go lock to lock with the wheel several times. "rinse and repeat" ~3 times. I'd go ahead and do the reservoir/filter for the sake of knowing its new.

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I can't say I noticed a major difference after replacing the reservoir and flushing the fluid but then again it was done at ~60k. I would venture to guess old fluid could affect steering the same way not changing the transmission fluid affects shifts (sludgy, loose, etc) given how it works with the pump/hydraulic system. I agree with Shawn in that it'd definitely be a good thing to start with as it helps retain the health of the pump itself. Move onto the mechanical components if the same feeling continues.

And which components would that be? I know there isn't a visible leak in the steering rack. What else could it be? The entire suspension has been replaced in the 2 years I've had the car.

Steering have a guibo or something that would wear out? Couldn't find any parts for that from TMS or ECS.