Honda Power Steering Fluid

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Kofi Anim-Appiah - 06 Aug 2005 19:32 GMT

My PS fluid needs topping off. Is this something special I *must* get from
the dealer or can I just top-off with generic PS fluid from Autozone etc?
The PS
fluid reservoir cap says to use only genuine Honda PS fluid for top-off,
though. What's the consensus? I've used generic in my Toyota for years - no
problem.

Thanks
Kofi

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High Tech Misfit - 06 Aug 2005 20:17 GMT

> My PS fluid needs topping off. Is this something special I *must* get from
> the dealer or can I just top-off with generic PS fluid from Autozone etc?
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> Thanks
> Kofi

PS fluid is one fluid that absolutely must be Honda-specific, regardless of
whether you top off or fully replace. Using generic fluid typically results
in expensive repairs.

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Kofi Anim-Appiah - 06 Aug 2005 20:28 GMT

Thanks for the comment. I will take heed.

Kofi

> > My PS fluid needs topping off. Is this something special I *must* get from
> > the dealer or can I just top-off with generic PS fluid from Autozone etc?
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> whether you top off or fully replace. Using generic fluid typically results
> in expensive repairs.

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Elle - 06 Aug 2005 20:27 GMT

> My PS fluid needs topping off. Is this something special I *must* get from
> the dealer or can I just top-off with generic PS fluid from Autozone etc?
> The PS
> fluid reservoir cap says to use only genuine Honda PS fluid for top-off,
> though. What's the consensus? I've used generic in my Toyota for years - no
> problem.

You want Honda PS fluid, but in fact places like Autozone and Pep Boys sell
the stuff. It's in a bottle whose labeling clearly indicates on the front
it's for Hondas.

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