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Old 24th March 2008, 23:32   #1
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Bad screeching - whining when turning the steering wheel
I know, it sounds like low power steering fluid but, it is right between the two marks.

Car has 160,000 miles on it - do you think that the power steering is just shot or, could it be that the fluid is not getting where it needs to be?

I replaced two power steering hoses about 70,000 miles ago - any thoughts?
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i had this with my e34 540i and after replacing the PS fluid, the sound went away. I think the fluid can breakdown / get frothy if it gets too hot so perhaps it's time you replace it.

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