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Old Mar 1, 2020 | 01:43 PM
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F56 power steering fluid?

I have a 2015 F56, and I’m learning where all the fluids are and how to check them. Try as I might, I can’t find any information on the power steering fluid for this car. One oblique reference on the Internet mentioned the Clubman has an electric power steering system and uses no fluid, so I am beginning to assume that is the case with my car as well. If so, is there anything that I should check or maintain?
What are the pros and cons of an electric power steering system versus hydraulic?
 
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Old Mar 1, 2020 | 02:06 PM
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All the F cars are electric power steering. The pros for me are that the BMW hoses leaked like a son of a ..... and were costly to replace. Can't help with the cons as I don't notice whatever they might be in spite of the grumblings of people who need to hold on to the hydraulic systems.

Next, turn signal fluid !
 
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Old Mar 1, 2020 | 02:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Minnie.the.Moocher

Next, turn signal fluid !
Thanks for the clarification. Owners’ failure to monitor turn signal fluid must be the reason so many cars are without signals!
 
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Old Mar 3, 2020 | 08:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Kmead
Thanks for the clarification. Owners’ failure to monitor turn signal fluid must be the reason so many cars are without signals!
That's why I always fill up mine with high quality blinker fluid,,
 
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