After annoying power steering noises, I decided to try and replace the O-rings. Unfortunately, I could not get the PS pulley off, so I could only replace about half of the O-rings. Sadly, this only aggravated it. I then bought an OEM PS pump with a lifetime warranty for $60. I swapped that in, it worked, and I felt super awesome.

However, during this time of fiddling with it, I used a different PS fluid since the dealership is usually closed when I am available. I used:
http://www.prestone.com/sites/defaul...ring_fluid.png

It is Prestone PS fluid made for Hondas and Acuras, so I figured I would trust it. I don't think it has stop leak, so I wasn't too worried. However, I've read that the PS fluid is one of the fluids to keep OEM. Should I bother flushing it out? Also, I was considering using Seafoam Trans Tune to clean it out (Trans Tune can be used with PS). Anyone think this might harm my system? It works flawlessly now, so I won't mess with it if anyone thinks it could be harmful.

 

An OEM Acura pump was only $60- new?

 

Thanks for answering the question. No, it wasn't new as Honda parts only come with 10k mile warranty. It was from a salvage title (Ebay).

 

its probably safest to get back on the honda fluid, and that will serve as a ps flush too!
If your fluid was severly contaminated, then some extra cleaning power wouldnt hurt
follow the directions!!- it calls for a few flushes after seafoam TT in ps, not like the other systems we use it in