3GTLCHICK

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

s_vares

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

SharksBreath

iTrader: (33)

i like the amsoil PSF.

3GTLCHICK

Any particular on the shelf stuff work well? The mechanic is saying dealer only.

I hate cars

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.

swoosh

iTrader: (5)

^^^ I concur....thow i have experience with only Honda PSF, I will be trying the Amsoil this go around...

3GTLCHICK

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.

swoosh

iTrader: (5)

^^^ you just need 2 bottles TOPSSS

Bearcat94

Agree. Removed my pump an and did pretty much a full flush with 2 bottles of Amsoil.

3GTLCHICK

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.

johnny3

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.

Inaccurate

What was the aftermarket fluid? If you can't recall exactly, can you please describe the best that you can?

I hate cars

Lol. Bubbles and oxidation are two different things. Bubbles is aeration caused by a leak in the system. Have you done the o-ring yet? Bubbles is not a problem with the oil. Oxidation usually shows up as a thickening of the oil and it's hard to see without getting an analysis done.

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.

swoosh

iTrader: (5)

my work here is done

Majofo

Amsoil.


Tia, How you doin?

johnny3

It was some brand that was supposed to be ok for all cars including Honda/Acura that a family member was getting at Oriellys. The car was a 97 TL, it had a leaking PS hose & was needing a 12 oz bottle of fluid every 2/3 weeks, by the time I found out about it & put the hose on it the problem had been going on for 6 months or more. 3 or 4 months later the steering rack was leaking really bad & I had to replace it.
Learned the lesson the hard way, only OEM Honda PS fluid in my Acuras & Hondas.

SharksBreath

iTrader: (33)

^unless it's safe for hondas/acuras...like amsoil is.

sounds like somebody didn't do their homework.

kingkong_dav

use acura fluid, no asmoil, never heard of it...

SharksBreath

iTrader: (33)

^yeah I've never heard of asmoil either.

I hate cars

Sometimes it's just better to say nothing.

swoosh

iTrader: (5)

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

SharksBreath

iTrader: (33)

^you take it back swoosh!

swoosh

iTrader: (5)

^^^

we are still friends right Aaron ???

SharksBreath

iTrader: (33)

^yeah if you get my ECU shipped tomorrow

swoosh

iTrader: (5)

lemme see what i can do

3GTLCHICK

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.

Majofo

Can we change his name to kingkong_dingdong?

JBONN

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!

3GTLCHICK

Honda dealer, 4 pints were $21 otd.