RDX 2013 - Changing Power Steering Fluid

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Old Sep 18, 2019 | 08:21 AM
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RDX 2013 - Changing Power Steering Fluid

Hello everyone!

I have an RDX 2013 with 86K miles. I recently noticed that the power steering is harder to turn. No noise. As a first step, thinking of changing the power steering fluid.
I am eager to change it myself with zero experience in repairs etc. Found videos online but did not find any specific links for this model.

Does anyone have any experience with this? Can it be changed easily? Anything to keep in mind before changing? Also did not find any specific fluid to be used in the owners manual. Is after marked okay? or is there any specific fluid to use?

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Old Sep 18, 2019 | 12:11 PM
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Uhh...I think the RDX has electric power steering...no fluid to change.


I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong...
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Old Sep 18, 2019 | 12:49 PM
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Confirmed EPS.
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Old Sep 18, 2019 | 12:52 PM
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Thank you !
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Old Sep 30, 2019 | 10:08 PM
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Don't feel bad, when I first got my RDX I spent hours looking for the power steering fluid reservoir, until I realized it was electric.
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Old Sep 30, 2019 | 10:44 PM
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Originally Posted by ronvanr
Don't feel bad, when I first got my RDX I spent hours looking for the power steering fluid reservoir, until I realized it was electric.
I hear the same thing about BMW owners and their dipsticks. Both in and out of the car
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