Can you recommend me? Power steering fluid (vehicles, auto, spark plugs)

[sagarvyas]

Hi Folks,

I am done with When to change serpentine Belt of Honda Accord EX 2003 ? Spark Plug ? , credit goes to you guys only.

I have changed Spark plugs [I brought NGK Iridium Plugs , it was nice ].

Now its time to change Power Steering fluid in my car.

NTB and Honda service center told me 129$ for it.

So, I am thinking to purchase my own and then go to them which will be less expensive.

I know synthetic oil is good for car health but I don't know name of any good brand ? and How much I need to buy ?

Car model : Honda Accord Ex 2003.

Any suggestion is highly appreciate.

Thanks,
Sagar Vyas

[duster1979]

Bringing your own power steering fluid won't save you enough to make it worth your while. Most of the charge for that service is labor.

[Me007gold]

Are they going to flush it or just change it?

Its very easy if you want to change the fluid your self. All you need is a turkey baster. Just siphon the old fluid out and pour new fluid in.

[bagster]

If your fluid isn't low, I wouldn't worry about it.

[Parsec]

No need to change your power steering fluid unless you are having problems.

[sagarvyas]

But I feel little bit hard while driving ...and they told me it is very dark now its time to change, is there any company/brand for same ?


Thanks,
Sagar

[Billy_J]

Note oil, grease, brake fluid, power steering fluid, etc. all have FACTORY SPECIFICATIONS as to which type to use!

With that said, I would not ask "the guy down the street" or the "guy at the auto parts store" which type/brand to buy. Rather I would look in the back of the car's owners manual and see what the car manufacturer recommends! Ding!

[st33lcas3]

Originally Posted by sagarvyas

But I feel little bit hard while driving ...and they told me it is very dark now its time to change, is there any company/brand for same ?


Thanks,
Sagar

Were these actual ASE certified mechanics or were they quick change shop (eg, Jiffy Lube) "mechanics"?

Unless your steering pump is moaning or some other mechanical issue, there is no need to change PS oil.

[Don in Austin]

My professional opinion as an automotive repair shop owner is that power steering fluid flushes are highly oversold. They are frequently recommended by lube franchises, independent shops and dealerships where the factory schedule makes no such recommendation at all. Some of us in the repair trade refer to such marketing as "wallet flushing."

Should you choose to flush the p.s. fluid in your Honda, disconnect the suction hose from the gear to the reservoir and direct it into a catch bucket. Improvise a way to block off the reservoir inlet port. Pour fluid into the reservoir with engine running and helper turning the steering wheel back and forth.

If p.s. buzzes afterwards you introduced air and simply using the power steering will purge it. It would be good to recheck the level after any air is purged.

You do not need to buy the fluid from the Honda dealer, but it MUST specify "For Honda and Acura vehicles."

I would not use any solvents as some trace will remain and contaminate the system.

Don in Austin

[CCc girl]

Nowhere in suggested maintenance does Honda require power steering fluid replacement, only top off as needed.

https://owners.honda.com/service-mai...#/mid^CM5663JW