Use the right stuff....it's cheap insurance.

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If you put DOT 3 in there you'll probably destroy the system in about
two minutes. DOT 3 is BRAKE fluid. It strips paint. You need a little
bottle of HONDA power steering fluid.

'Curly'

Honda PS fluid is different from normal PS fluid.  Of course no PS fluid
is "DOT3", DOT3 is Brake Fluid.

Many REAL auto parts stores carry Honda Specific PS fluid.  I bought
some at the local NAPA Auto Parts.  Certainly use the Honda specific
stuff by getting it at a dealer or an auto parts store.

Autozone, Kragen, etc. are not REAL auto parts stores in my book.

John

Using generic power steering fluid, essentially, anything other than
Honda's, will cause the seals in the power steering rack to leak.  So,
unless you like giving your mechanic a lot of money, don't do this.  Use
Honda fluid.  

An interesting side note here is why should your system need topping off in
the first place?  Is the rack or some other component already leaking?  How
long have you owned your car?  Maybe a prior owner or unknowledgeable
service tech has already put in the wrong fluid?  It sounds like you may
need to go over your power steering sytem carefully and make sure it's ok.
Note that one potential source for leaks is the front seal on the pump.
These seals can usually be replaced depending on the year and model.

Eric