> My wife's Accord is leaking power steering fluid. I bought the Fix-A-Leak > product, I figure 4 dollars is worth a try. It's not worth it in my opinion.
> However, from what I understand, Hondas require special power steering > fluid. Yes, you need to use Honda's PSF. Generic PSF (or ATF) will cause the seals in the rack to fail.
> Basically, will it hurt her car? Probably.
> Even if I have seen this product on store shelves for years, I could not > find any information online about the company. The package states it is > compatible with "most" cars. "Most cars" probably doesn't include Honda.
> Otherwise, the car is in near mint condition, and I had it repainted last > week. It would be a shame to destroy it a Honda. (I love my Civic) I agree. My recommendation would be to fix the leak problem. If it's a hose that's leaking then replace it. If the pump is leaking, which usually occurs as the front seal, then the seal can be replaced. If the rack is leaking, then the best route would be to replace the rack with a rebuilt unit.
Eric
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