Power steering fluids?
I searched but didn't find solid answers.
can someone tell me if I should use honda only fluid? Is there a quality fluid on the shelf at a parts store anyone might recommend? tia |
Try to get a fluid that says "honda/Acura compatable" and you will be okay :)
Honda PS fluid is thinner than regular stuff, which is ATF |
i like the amsoil PSF.
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Any particular on the shelf stuff work well? The mechanic is saying dealer only.
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Use either Honda or Amsoil. Honda is thicker than most others and uses more zinc. Amsoil is a much better fluid, will hold up better and steering will be lighter when it's cold.
I haven't found an off the shelf fluid I would use other than OEM. |
^^^ I concur....thow i have experience with only Honda PSF, I will be trying the Amsoil this go around...
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Thanks for the advice. I will check dealer.... I need lots to flush system out, amsoil would likely be too pricey from what I hear.
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^^^ you just need 2 bottles :) TOPSSS
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Originally Posted by 3GTLCHICK
(Post 13588659)
Thanks for the advice. I will check dealer.... I need lots to flush system out, amsoil would likely be too pricey from what I hear.
Originally Posted by swoosh
(Post 13588678)
^^^ you just need 2 bottles :) TOPSSS
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I bought a new reservoir and want to try to get out as much as possible. there has been bubbles in there for a while- I was told and it was explained to me as an oxidation issue with current oil?
Prestone has honda fluid at wally world, I wonder if its decent, at least for just a flush.. My other half swears by his amsoil transmission fluid in his GTO and Camaro, I don't want to risk it. Maybe the time has come for a new car. |
Use OEM, I had a bad experience using an after market fluid (had to replace rack & pinion assy).
Rather than flush just do a change fluid, 2 bottles, then do another change 2 weeks or so later using 2 more bottles. |
Originally Posted by johnny3
(Post 13589137)
I had a bad experience using an after market fluid (had to replace rack & pinion assy).
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Originally Posted by 3GTLCHICK
(Post 13588961)
I bought a new reservoir and want to try to get out as much as possible. there has been bubbles in there for a while- I was told and it was explained to me as an oxidation issue with current oil?
Prestone has honda fluid at wally world, I wonder if its decent, at least for just a flush.. My other half swears by his amsoil transmission fluid in his GTO and Camaro, I don't want to risk it. Maybe the time has come for a new car. I would listen to your other half, sounds like good advice on the Amsoil. I've run it in the trans or power steering for nearly 100,000 miles. |
my work here is done :thumbsup:
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Amsoil.
Tia, How you doin? :mizouse: |
Originally Posted by Inaccurate
(Post 13589144)
What was the aftermarket fluid? If you can't recall exactly, can you please describe the best that you can?
Learned the lesson the hard way, only OEM Honda PS fluid in my Acuras & Hondas. |
^unless it's safe for hondas/acuras...like amsoil is.
sounds like somebody didn't do their homework. |
use acura fluid, no asmoil, never heard of it...
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^yeah I've never heard of asmoil either.
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Originally Posted by kingkong_dav
(Post 13591370)
use acura fluid, no asmoil, never heard of it...
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for some reason i like kingkong_dav....he can get under people's skin without saying much LOL....
as mentioned above....i would ONLY go with recommended fluids: Honda/Acura stuff: Recommended by Honda/Acura Amsoil: Recommended by many members on the forum |
^you take it back swoosh! :annoyed:
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^^^ :rofl:
we are still friends right Aaron ??? |
^yeah if you get my ECU shipped tomorrow :bitelip:
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:tomato: lemme see what i can do :ninja:
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Well, guess I'll pick it up from the dealer. Thanks guys.
The car went to the dealer a while back for a power steering recall, I dont know if the seal was replaced? It was ordered and will be put in when he does it. I dread going to the dealer, cerritos acura sucks in many ways. |
Originally Posted by SharksBreath
(Post 13591387)
^yeah I've never heard of asmoil either.
Originally Posted by kingkong_dav
(Post 13591370)
use acura fluid, no asmoil, never heard of it...
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Went to the dealer a few weeks ago and they told me its all the same as long as it says compatible with honda's/acura's...save yourself a few bucks!
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Honda dealer, 4 pints were $21 otd.
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