Can I use CT's MotoMaster power steeling fluid for my 97's 318i?

[jdmg]

need to add some power steeling fluid.
Can my 97's 318i use CT's standard MotoMaster power steeling fluid? or it needs higher quality one or specific BMW's oil?
many thanks!

[Acidblast]

pretty sure that all BMW require that you use power streering fluid that contains DEXRON. even my e30 requires that i use DEXRON. check your owner's manual to be safe.

[arsevader]

Originally Posted by Acidblast

pretty sure that all BMW require that you use power streering fluid that contains DEXRON. even my e30 requires that i use DEXRON. check your owner's manual to be safe.

Correct. Most BMWs use ATF for steering. A few exceptions are certain older 7 series and new BMWs use Pentosin.

[propr'one]

Dextron isn't something that power steering fluid contains.

It:
A) Isn't power steering fluid, its ATF. (Automatic Transmission fluid)
B) Is a certification of ATF. Get Dextron III if your bmw says ATF on the steering reservoir cap. CT has it.

[richie_s999]

Originally Posted by propr'one

Dextron isn't something that power steering fluid contains.

It:
A) Isn't power steering fluid, its ATF. (Automatic Transmission fluid)
B) Is a certification of ATF. Get Dextron III if your bmw says ATF on the steering reservoir cap. CT has it.

just to add that people forget that ATF fluid is basically a hydralic fluid and thats why its used in both powersteering and auto trans unit.