Possible to check power steering fluid in 2014?

retiredmarine · 11-12-2014, 01:29 PM

I've been hearing a slight whine in my engine at idle and low rpms....even with the car in park. Don't really hear it while driving over 15mph. Think maybe it's normal, but not sure. The whine is low pitched, not high pitched like a turbo. I've read articles that said check power steering fluid. Is this possible in the 2014s? Can't find one article for anything newer than a 2013. thanks

johnofcross · 11-12-2014, 01:37 PM

All F30s have electronically assisted steering... so there shouldn't be any power steering fluid necessary right?

retiredmarine · 11-12-2014, 03:26 PM

I have no idea...I. was just reading some posts from older 328i's with the whining sound and they mentioned that as one of the culprits

johnofcross · 11-13-2014, 02:15 PM

Yeah, no power steering fluid, says so on the tech docs.

http://www.bimmerpost.com/goodiesfor...m=auto,-19,373

retiredmarine · 11-13-2014, 03:04 PM

Nice to know...wonder if the electric steering is making that noise?

johnofcross · 11-14-2014, 12:11 PM

It depends on the 'whine'. There are some articles here about a whine around 2000 RPM that's related to some tubes in the engine. Also, does the whine appear with the AC on or off? I've read some articles that it could be a culprit. Regardless, this sub forum might not be the right one to search for.

Good luck.

963mw · 11-29-2015, 03:46 PM

Resurrecting this post! My car is developing a whine that is very present. It now sounds like a supercharged car at high rpm. Could it be a belt that needs changing or is it the power steering culprit everyone was talking about?

Thanks

DrivenByE30 · 12-02-2015, 01:01 AM

Wild guess, check your coolant level.

Polo08816 · 12-02-2015, 07:34 AM

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GMWNashville · 12-05-2015, 10:10 PM

I've replaced a few ac compressors for whine on N20's

11-12-2014, 01:29 PM	#1
retiredmarine Second Lieutenant 49 Rep 274 Posts Drives: 2014 328i msport Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Corpus Christi iTrader: (0)	Possible to check power steering fluid in 2014? I've been hearing a slight whine in my engine at idle and low rpms....even with the car in park. Don't really hear it while driving over 15mph. Think maybe it's normal, but not sure. The whine is low pitched, not high pitched like a turbo. I've read articles that said check power steering fluid. Is this possible in the 2014s? Can't find one article for anything newer than a 2013. thanks
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johnofcross First Lieutenant 24 Rep 309 Posts Drives: Superman 2013 F30 335i M Sport Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Jacksonville, FL iTrader: (0)	All F30s have electronically assisted steering... so there shouldn't be any power steering fluid necessary right? __________________ 2013 BMW 335i Sedan Estoril Blue II M Sport 19" 403M\|6MT\|Dynamic Handling\|Tech Package\|Coral Red Leather\|Park Distance Control\|Harmon Kardon
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retiredmarine Second Lieutenant 49 Rep 274 Posts Drives: 2014 328i msport Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Corpus Christi iTrader: (0)	I have no idea...I. was just reading some posts from older 328i's with the whining sound and they mentioned that as one of the culprits
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johnofcross First Lieutenant 24 Rep 309 Posts Drives: Superman 2013 F30 335i M Sport Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Jacksonville, FL iTrader: (0)	Yeah, no power steering fluid, says so on the tech docs. http://www.bimmerpost.com/goodiesfor...m=auto,-19,373 __________________ 2013 BMW 335i Sedan Estoril Blue II M Sport 19" 403M\|6MT\|Dynamic Handling\|Tech Package\|Coral Red Leather\|Park Distance Control\|Harmon Kardon
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11-13-2014, 03:04 PM	#5
retiredmarine Second Lieutenant 49 Rep 274 Posts Drives: 2014 328i msport Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Corpus Christi iTrader: (0)	Nice to know...wonder if the electric steering is making that noise?
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johnofcross First Lieutenant 24 Rep 309 Posts Drives: Superman 2013 F30 335i M Sport Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Jacksonville, FL iTrader: (0)	It depends on the 'whine'. There are some articles here about a whine around 2000 RPM that's related to some tubes in the engine. Also, does the whine appear with the AC on or off? I've read some articles that it could be a culprit. Regardless, this sub forum might not be the right one to search for. Good luck. __________________ 2013 BMW 335i Sedan Estoril Blue II M Sport 19" 403M\|6MT\|Dynamic Handling\|Tech Package\|Coral Red Leather\|Park Distance Control\|Harmon Kardon
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963mw BMW Fanatic 331 Rep 1,076 Posts Drives: M2 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Mexico iTrader: (0)	Resurrecting this post! My car is developing a whine that is very present. It now sounds like a supercharged car at high rpm. Could it be a belt that needs changing or is it the power steering culprit everyone was talking about? Thanks __________________ 18 BMW M2 \| ER DP \| ER CP \| Wagner Evo 2 Comp Intercooler \| Aquamist HFS4 \| BM3 \| CSF Oil Cooler \| AFE Drop-in Filter \| Bilstein B16 PSS10
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GMWNashville Colonel 172 Rep 2,373 Posts Drives: 19 G05, 16 F80, 10 E70x5D Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Nashville, TN iTrader: (2)	I've replaced a few ac compressors for whine on N20's
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