Generic Power Steeriing Fluid for E60
01-18-2008, 03:55 PM
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I am the owner of a 2004 545i. We live in Denver, CO where it gets very cold at times. This is the first winter for this car, we purchased it in Atlanta, and when it gets below about 15 Deg F a warning light for the steering and suspension goes off. It just dawned on me to check the power steering fluid level. As suspected it is low. Quick question is, do I have to locate CHS11S oil for power steering fluid or is there something usually available at an auto parts store that will work?
Does anyone know why there is no mention of this in the maintenace part of the owners manual? There is nothing that I can find on adding power steering fluid.
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Mark T
Does anyone know why there is no mention of this in the maintenace part of the owners manual? There is nothing that I can find on adding power steering fluid.
Thanks
Mark T
01-19-2008, 10:47 AM
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There is no aftermarket replacement fluid as far as I know. You'll either have to buy a bottle at the dealer (or online) for around $25 or have them top it off.
12-04-2009, 10:55 AM
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My Ride: 2007 E63, loaded, 6M, Sport, CIC/combox, DIRAC retrofitted.
Pentosin 11.S is on a service receipt in my files from a recent trip to an independent garage. This is some special synthetic fluid so it is best to obtain a pint or two from your BMW dealer parts dept or maybe order some online from Bavarian Autosport or another vendor...
12-05-2009, 06:11 PM
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Originally Posted by ukr' post='520042' date='Jan 19 2008, 01:47 PM
There is no aftermarket replacement fluid as far as I know. You'll either have to buy a bottle at the dealer (or online) for around $25 or have them top it off.
12-06-2009, 08:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Rizbel' post='1068549' date='Dec 6 2009, 01:08 AM
Pentosin CHF 11.S 
I've compared its specs to other syn fluids and the Pentosin blows most everything else away.
Look at pour point and flash point: http://www.taligentx.com/passat/info/fluid...sin_CHF_11s.pdf
12-17-2009, 04:23 PM
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My Ride: Jet Black '05 545i, Sport/Premium Pkg, Steptronic, Adaptive Xenon, Nav, L7, Blue2th, PDC,
I too had this warning last week so I bought this CHF 11S fluid from my dealer as no one else locally had any. a 1 liter can cost me $35!! 
and all i needed was maybe 4 tbl spoons
and all i needed was maybe 4 tbl spoons
12-18-2009, 01:41 PM
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Hmm.. My dealership BMW of Dallas wanted only $25 w/ tax for this magic fluid over the counter.
Ask them it's for DIY project, better discount please
Ask them it's for DIY project, better discount please
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Originally Posted by salaki' post='1076154' date='Dec 18 2009, 05:41 PM
Hmm.. My dealership BMW of Dallas wanted only $25 w/ tax for this magic fluid over the counter.
Ask them it's for DIY project, better discount please
Ask them it's for DIY project, better discount please
