does the 128 have the hydraulic steering like the 135?

[crex]

anyone able to confirm on us cars?

[Zuzu]

No..128 has electric power steering.

[Mad Dragon]

The only BMW with EPS is the Z4.

[LeifW]

I'm trying to get a straight answer on this as well.


Leif W.

[Mad Dragon]

Originally Posted by Mad Dragon

The only BMW with EPS is the Z4.

To clarify: Every other BMW has hydraulic power steering, including the 1.

[crex]

Originally Posted by Mad Dragon

To clarify: Every other BMW has hydraulic power steering, including the 1.

not doubting you but do you have proof, or technical info of some sort?

[ManMachine]

Here is a specifications document that will help you with many details.

[Mad Dragon]

I looked up the parts on Centernet. ;-)

[Tom K.]

Originally Posted by ManMachine

Here is a specifications document that will help you with many details.

Unfortunately, that sheet does not spec the type of steering boost.

FWIW, the BMWNA website specifically touts "Vehicle speed sensitive Electric Power Steering" under features of the Z4, but it is not mentioned at all for the 1 series. So, hopefully, we're getting the hydraulic boost for all 1ers.

http://www.bmwusa.com/Standard/Conte...s/Default.aspx

Tom

[imported_NuovoTech]

Below is from p11 of the USA 1-Coupe brochure & applies to 128i & 135i:

"Electric power steering with Servotronic power assist"

[atr_hugo]

Electric power steering? Then what the heck is this? ; -)

[Tom K.]

Thanks for the pic, Hugo - good to see those little electrons swimming around in PS fluid reservoir! To answer the other question, do you know if the 128i steering is the same as your 135i?

In fairness to NuovTech, BMW has been known to make a typo now and then. The owner's manual for my boxer twin BMW motorcycle describes "an opposed 12 cylinder engine".
Tom

[Mad Dragon]

Originally Posted by atr_hugo

Electric power steering? Then what the heck is this? ; -)

For some people, that's where the motor oil goes when the low level warning comes on.:iono:






Please don't put motor oil in your power steering reservoir. It requires Pentosin CHF11S.

[atr_hugo]

Originally Posted by Tom K.

In fairness to NuovTech, BMW has been known to make a typo now and then. The owner's manual for my boxer twin BMW motorcycle describes "an opposed 12 cylinder engine".
Tom

Yes indeed - this group has found more than their fair share of them. And what did you do to try to get the missing 10 cylinders for your bike? ; -)

[atr_hugo]

Originally Posted by Mad Dragon

For some people, that's where the motor oil goes when the low level warning comes on.:iono:

Yikes!! And how big of a pain is it to remedy that?

[Tom K.]

Originally Posted by atr_hugo

Yes indeed - this group has found more than their fair share of them. And what did you do to try to get the missing 10 cylinders for your bike? ; -)

Maybe you know of a good lawyer willing to take on a class action lawsuit on a 25% contingency basis... meaning he gets 2.5 cylinders out of our settlement!
Tom

[imported_NuovoTech]

Electric power steering? Then what the heck is this?

Beats me, I was just stating what BMW put into their brochure. Don't think it's a typo, was hoping someone here knew more about it? :iono:

[aesthetect]

i think its that if you want servotronic power assist you get electric steering.

still dunno what comes standard on 128 though?

[imported_NuovoTech]

still dunno what comes standard on 128 though?

According to BMW Electric power steering with Servotronic power assist does.

[moff]

Only 1 series with hydraulic power steering is the 135i.

The rest have electric power steering.

[imported_NuovoTech]

Here's an interesting thread on this issue:

http://stage.bmwcca.org/forum/showthread.php?t=390

Here's a quote from AutoZine.org:

"What a pity the (128i) is ruined by a numb steering feel, because it employs electrical steering assistance in the name of energy saving. In contrast, 135i is the only model in the 1-Series family to enjoy the natural feeling of hydraulic power steering."

[atr_hugo]

NuovoTech - welcome to the world of conflicting BMW information. FWIW, all engine compartment pix of 128/135 show a hydraulic steering fluid reservoir.