Q: I have a bmw 328 xi and I'm putting power steering fluid in it everyday. I don't know if its the pump or the hoses leaking.

asked by on January 12, 2017

Hey joe i have a bmw 328 xi im putting powet steering fluid in it everyday i dont know if its the pump pr the hose it leaks alot petercrosby122013 @yahoo.com

My car has 190000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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