I have an 04 TL. I started noticing a winding noise when I make turns. I checked the power steering fluid and it was very low, so I filled it up with honda/acura power steering fluid and the noise went away immediately. But now it comes back every few months and I keep having to refill the ps fluid. I never touched the fluid for 5 years and now I keep having to fill it every few months. What could be the issue?

Thanks

 

A leak. Did you have the recall performed?

 

You have a leak, you need to find out where it is leaking and repair it. Have you looked at anything under the hood besides the PS fluid reservoir? Take a look at all the lines, the pump (especially the plastic return fitting off the pump-there is an o-ring in there that likes to flatten out and leak fluid.

 

I didnt know there was a recall. Where can I find out more about this recall.

 

im have the same problem i checked underneath my car when it was on a lift and i spotted fuild coming from the power steering rack.I think it might be a seal or something.

 

Check the VIN to see if it's been done, if not:

Make: ACURA
Model: TL
Model Year: 2004
Manufacturer: HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
Mfr's Report Date: FEB 26, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 08V091000

Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

NHTSA Campaign ID Number:
08V091000

Summary:
HONDA IS RECALLING 273,000 MY 2004-2008 ACURA TL VEHICLES. PROLONGED HIGH UNDER-HOOD TEMPERATURES MAY CAUSE THE POWER STEERING HOSE TO DETERIORATE PREMATURELY CAUSING THE HOSE TO CRACK AND LEAK POWER STEERING FLUID.

Consequence:
POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKING ONTO A HOT CATALYTIC CONVERTER WILL GENERATE SMOKE AND POSSIBLY LEAD TO AN UNDER-HOOD FIRE.

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW HEAT RESISTANT POWER STEERING HOSE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 28, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ACURA AT 800-382-2238. THIS IS AN EXPANSION OF A PREVIOUS RECALL (PLEASE SEE 07V551).

Notes:
ACURA RECALL NO. Q73. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

 

OP,

There was another TSB before the recall to replace an O-ring. The recall also includes replacing this same O-ring. If it turns out that the recall was done, there is a chance that they did not replace the O-ring as required by the TSB. Several members had the recall performed and the dealer failed to replace the O-ring.

 

I had the same issue. It whined under 50F and noticed a small amount coming out. Replaced the O-Ring (new one is Orange) and it completely fixed the problem. Try that- Cost like $.50. Quick fix- 5 minutes. Part number is 91345-RDA-A01

 

I had the same issue around 75k. It needed a new steering rack. Dealer charged $1100 to replace