Do I have to use Honda brand power steering fluid?
You do not need to use “Genuine Honda” power steering fluid. You do, however, need to use power steering fluid made for Hondas/Acuras. If you look at any manufacturer specific manual, you’ll see they will specify “genuine” this or that. This is a means to get you to purchase their products.
How do you change power steering fluid in a Honda Civic?
Pop the hood and find the power steering fluid reservoir. Place a metal pan under the car to catch any inevitable spills. Plug off the return line coming from the reservoir with a pair of vice grips or a similar tool. Remove the clamp holding the bottom of the return line to the power steering pump. Plug the end of the line and set it aside.
What kind of fluid does a Honda Civic use?
There are many types of power steering fluid available, but Honda recommends only using Honda fluids. Using cheaper fluids might save you a few dollars, but this is a job you won’t be doing very often. Spend the extra few dollars and stick to the genuine stuff. Pop the hood and find the power steering fluid reservoir.
Do you have to use genuine power steering fluid?
Never use other fluid than Genuine Honda power steering fluid. I’m being using Honda Accord 2.4 since brand new till now her age 11 Years, No problem towards my Power Steering pump or rack. It’s proven to use Honda genuine parts or fluid for Power Steering, Transmission Oil, Engine oil, Brake oil may extend the life span of wear and tear parts.
How much is Prestone synthetic Asian power steering fluid?
The Prestone Synthetic Asian formulation power steering fluid for Honda is $6.99 for a 10 oz bottle at Walmart. I flushed my ’06 Accord ps system with two bottles at 130K.
Pop the hood and find the power steering fluid reservoir. Place a metal pan under the car to catch any inevitable spills. Plug off the return line coming from the reservoir with a pair of vice grips or a similar tool. Remove the clamp holding the bottom of the return line to the power steering pump. Plug the end of the line and set it aside.
There are many types of power steering fluid available, but Honda recommends only using Honda fluids. Using cheaper fluids might save you a few dollars, but this is a job you won’t be doing very often. Spend the extra few dollars and stick to the genuine stuff. Pop the hood and find the power steering fluid reservoir.
Never use other fluid than Genuine Honda power steering fluid. I’m being using Honda Accord 2.4 since brand new till now her age 11 Years, No problem towards my Power Steering pump or rack. It’s proven to use Honda genuine parts or fluid for Power Steering, Transmission Oil, Engine oil, Brake oil may extend the life span of wear and tear parts.
The Prestone Synthetic Asian formulation power steering fluid for Honda is $6.99 for a 10 oz bottle at Walmart. I flushed my ’06 Accord ps system with two bottles at 130K.