Steering fluid question...
10-09-2002, 09:38 AM
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Steering fluid question...
ok, I checked my steering fluid, and it's at the lowest level STILL SAFE, but on the low end.
How often does this particular fluid need to be topped off?
Also,
Will it cause any harm if its low? Cuz I'm away from home cuz of my job until Thanksgiving time.
What kinda steering fluid can I use? Strictly Honda, right? can this be purchased at a honda dealership.? or ONLY acura?
How often does this particular fluid need to be topped off?
Also,
Will it cause any harm if its low? Cuz I'm away from home cuz of my job until Thanksgiving time.
What kinda steering fluid can I use? Strictly Honda, right? can this be purchased at a honda dealership.? or ONLY acura?
10-09-2002, 10:17 AM
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you should NEVER need to add or even check power steering fluid.......for alteast 100k anyway. If you are losing fluid you have a problem,,,,some sort of leak probably. I assume your CLs is still under warranty? ....take to Acura and let them deal with it.
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Originally posted by Smitty02CLs
you should NEVER need to add or even check power steering fluid.......for alteast 100k anyway. If you are losing fluid you have a problem,,,,some sort of leak probably. I assume your CLs is still under warranty? ....take to Acura and let them deal with it.
you should NEVER need to add or even check power steering fluid.......for alteast 100k anyway. If you are losing fluid you have a problem,,,,some sort of leak probably. I assume your CLs is still under warranty? ....take to Acura and let them deal with it.
this is true. its at the lowest level. Not the high indicator.
can u guys check and let me know what yours are at?
gracias.............
10-09-2002, 11:46 AM
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mine actually started to leak only at high speeds but it was a very slow leak. turned out my steering rack was leaking. after that was replaced my fluid has been just under the high indicator consistently. there's no reason to be losing sterring fluid. and yes if it goes down too low it will damage ur steering components and u may possibly lose power steering assistance. most parts stores also sell hinda steering fluid as well
10-09-2002, 01:35 PM
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Originally posted by acuraboy
mine actually started to leak only at high speeds but it was a very slow leak. turned out my steering rack was leaking. after that was replaced my fluid has been just under the high indicator consistently. there's no reason to be losing sterring fluid. and yes if it goes down too low it will damage ur steering components and u may possibly lose power steering assistance. most parts stores also sell hinda steering fluid as well
mine actually started to leak only at high speeds but it was a very slow leak. turned out my steering rack was leaking. after that was replaced my fluid has been just under the high indicator consistently. there's no reason to be losing sterring fluid. and yes if it goes down too low it will damage ur steering components and u may possibly lose power steering assistance. most parts stores also sell hinda steering fluid as well
its got to be leaking then. I haven't seen any fluid on the plastic casing that the fluid is in, but there's no other reason as to why it would be low.
I will get it checked out ASAP!
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just an fyi...some manufacturers also have issuse with porosity where the metal actually absorbs the fluid like a sponge. do u park ur car in the same spot? just wondering if can lookfor spotting under the car
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Originally posted by acuraboy
just an fyi...some manufacturers also have issuse with porosity where the metal actually absorbs the fluid like a sponge. do u park ur car in the same spot? just wondering if can lookfor spotting under the car
just an fyi...some manufacturers also have issuse with porosity where the metal actually absorbs the fluid like a sponge. do u park ur car in the same spot? just wondering if can lookfor spotting under the car
I'm going to call a dealership near me 2nite and get an appt set up for THIS WEEK. I'm going on a road trip this weekend.
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