How to Add Power Steering Fluid to a 2005 BMW 545i 4.4L V8

BMW 545i Model Years - 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010

Where to find the power steering wheel fluid in a 2005 545i

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Hans Angermeier is an ASE certified Maintenance and Light Repair Technician and has produced over 100,000 videos showing drivers how to fix things on their cars. He has broad expertise on basic repair procedures covering the majority of cars on the road. Over the past 10 years, Hans has been focused on building CarCareKiosk, which is visited by millions of drivers each month.

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Is your 545i hard to turn? You might need to add power steering fluid - this video shows you how to correctly add power steering fluid to your 2005 BMW 545i. Adding power steering fluid to your 545i is easy (the hardest part is determining where is the power steering reservoir in your 545i) and should be done whenever your power steering fluid is low. Before adding power steering fluid, be sure to check your owners manual to determine what type of power steering fluid to add to your 545i. This information will typically be located in the back of the manual in a section title fluid capacities and specifications.

In a few days, check the power steering fluid level in your 545i to make sure you don't have a leak. If you notice the power steering fluid level is low, see our how to fix minor power steering fluid leaks video.

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