Honda Power Steering Fluid
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Re: Honda Power Steering Fluid
Kofi Anim-Appiah wrote:
>
> I haven't found the source of the leak but I haven't looked hard - I've
> owned the car for 5 1/2 years. I'm actually just noticing the level of the
> PS fluid - perhaps it's always been at the 'low' mark in the reservoir
> ever since I bought the car (used). The PS pump seems easy to get to so
> I'll take a better look at it.
>
> Thanks much for the comments.
> Kofi
>
By the way, what year and model is this Honda?
>
> I haven't found the source of the leak but I haven't looked hard - I've
> owned the car for 5 1/2 years. I'm actually just noticing the level of the
> PS fluid - perhaps it's always been at the 'low' mark in the reservoir
> ever since I bought the car (used). The PS pump seems easy to get to so
> I'll take a better look at it.
>
> Thanks much for the comments.
> Kofi
>
By the way, what year and model is this Honda?
#17
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Re: Honda Power Steering Fluid
Kofi Anim-Appiah wrote:
>
> I haven't found the source of the leak but I haven't looked hard - I've
> owned the car for 5 1/2 years. I'm actually just noticing the level of the
> PS fluid - perhaps it's always been at the 'low' mark in the reservoir
> ever since I bought the car (used). The PS pump seems easy to get to so
> I'll take a better look at it.
>
> Thanks much for the comments.
> Kofi
>
By the way, what year and model is this Honda?
>
> I haven't found the source of the leak but I haven't looked hard - I've
> owned the car for 5 1/2 years. I'm actually just noticing the level of the
> PS fluid - perhaps it's always been at the 'low' mark in the reservoir
> ever since I bought the car (used). The PS pump seems easy to get to so
> I'll take a better look at it.
>
> Thanks much for the comments.
> Kofi
>
By the way, what year and model is this Honda?
#18
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Re: Honda Power Steering Fluid
xmirage2kx wrote:
> nothing wrong with autozone aslong as you are smarter than the HS kid
> they got behind the counter. Really PS fluid is PS fluid. I would say
> stick with honda, just to remain consistent. but going with something
> else shouldnt hurt. Just go with a good brand not the wal-mart
> special.
>
------------------------------
It HAS TO SAY 'SUITABLE FOR HONDA' ON THE BOTTLE or you'll trash your
power steering. Read the FINE manual that came with your car.
'Curly'
> nothing wrong with autozone aslong as you are smarter than the HS kid
> they got behind the counter. Really PS fluid is PS fluid. I would say
> stick with honda, just to remain consistent. but going with something
> else shouldnt hurt. Just go with a good brand not the wal-mart
> special.
>
------------------------------
It HAS TO SAY 'SUITABLE FOR HONDA' ON THE BOTTLE or you'll trash your
power steering. Read the FINE manual that came with your car.
'Curly'
#19
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Re: Honda Power Steering Fluid
xmirage2kx wrote:
> nothing wrong with autozone aslong as you are smarter than the HS kid
> they got behind the counter. Really PS fluid is PS fluid. I would say
> stick with honda, just to remain consistent. but going with something
> else shouldnt hurt. Just go with a good brand not the wal-mart
> special.
>
------------------------------
It HAS TO SAY 'SUITABLE FOR HONDA' ON THE BOTTLE or you'll trash your
power steering. Read the FINE manual that came with your car.
'Curly'
> nothing wrong with autozone aslong as you are smarter than the HS kid
> they got behind the counter. Really PS fluid is PS fluid. I would say
> stick with honda, just to remain consistent. but going with something
> else shouldnt hurt. Just go with a good brand not the wal-mart
> special.
>
------------------------------
It HAS TO SAY 'SUITABLE FOR HONDA' ON THE BOTTLE or you'll trash your
power steering. Read the FINE manual that came with your car.
'Curly'
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Re: Honda Power Steering Fluid
motsco_ _" <"motsco_ _ wrote:
> xmirage2kx wrote:
>> nothing wrong with autozone aslong as you are smarter than the HS kid
>> they got behind the counter. Really PS fluid is PS fluid. I would say
>> stick with honda, just to remain consistent. but going with something
>> else shouldnt hurt. Just go with a good brand not the wal-mart
>> special.
>>
>
> ------------------------------
>
>
> It HAS TO SAY 'SUITABLE FOR HONDA' ON THE BOTTLE or you'll trash your
> power steering. Read the FINE manual that came with your car.
>
> 'Curly'
Is there a published specification to show why Honda would need a different
PS fluid from Toyota or Ford, or at least a comparative specification
between "suitable for Honda" grades and "others" (things like inherent
viscosity, temperature ratings, included detergents or other additives,
etc)?
> xmirage2kx wrote:
>> nothing wrong with autozone aslong as you are smarter than the HS kid
>> they got behind the counter. Really PS fluid is PS fluid. I would say
>> stick with honda, just to remain consistent. but going with something
>> else shouldnt hurt. Just go with a good brand not the wal-mart
>> special.
>>
>
> ------------------------------
>
>
> It HAS TO SAY 'SUITABLE FOR HONDA' ON THE BOTTLE or you'll trash your
> power steering. Read the FINE manual that came with your car.
>
> 'Curly'
Is there a published specification to show why Honda would need a different
PS fluid from Toyota or Ford, or at least a comparative specification
between "suitable for Honda" grades and "others" (things like inherent
viscosity, temperature ratings, included detergents or other additives,
etc)?
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Re: Honda Power Steering Fluid
motsco_ _" <"motsco_ _ wrote:
> xmirage2kx wrote:
>> nothing wrong with autozone aslong as you are smarter than the HS kid
>> they got behind the counter. Really PS fluid is PS fluid. I would say
>> stick with honda, just to remain consistent. but going with something
>> else shouldnt hurt. Just go with a good brand not the wal-mart
>> special.
>>
>
> ------------------------------
>
>
> It HAS TO SAY 'SUITABLE FOR HONDA' ON THE BOTTLE or you'll trash your
> power steering. Read the FINE manual that came with your car.
>
> 'Curly'
Is there a published specification to show why Honda would need a different
PS fluid from Toyota or Ford, or at least a comparative specification
between "suitable for Honda" grades and "others" (things like inherent
viscosity, temperature ratings, included detergents or other additives,
etc)?
> xmirage2kx wrote:
>> nothing wrong with autozone aslong as you are smarter than the HS kid
>> they got behind the counter. Really PS fluid is PS fluid. I would say
>> stick with honda, just to remain consistent. but going with something
>> else shouldnt hurt. Just go with a good brand not the wal-mart
>> special.
>>
>
> ------------------------------
>
>
> It HAS TO SAY 'SUITABLE FOR HONDA' ON THE BOTTLE or you'll trash your
> power steering. Read the FINE manual that came with your car.
>
> 'Curly'
Is there a published specification to show why Honda would need a different
PS fluid from Toyota or Ford, or at least a comparative specification
between "suitable for Honda" grades and "others" (things like inherent
viscosity, temperature ratings, included detergents or other additives,
etc)?
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Re: Honda Power Steering Fluid
"L Alpert" <alpertl@xxgmail.com> wrote in message
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> motsco_ _" <"motsco_ _ wrote:
>> xmirage2kx wrote:
>>> nothing wrong with autozone aslong as you are smarter than the HS kid
>>> they got behind the counter. Really PS fluid is PS fluid. I would say
>>> stick with honda, just to remain consistent. but going with something
>>> else shouldnt hurt. Just go with a good brand not the wal-mart
>>> special.
>>>
>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>>
>> It HAS TO SAY 'SUITABLE FOR HONDA' ON THE BOTTLE or you'll trash your
>> power steering. Read the FINE manual that came with your car.
>>
>> 'Curly'
>
> Is there a published specification to show why Honda would need a
> different PS fluid from Toyota or Ford, or at least a comparative
> specification between "suitable for Honda" grades and "others" (things
> like inherent viscosity, temperature ratings, included detergents or other
> additives, etc)?
None that I've found, and I've looked.
More than a few anecdotal reports of bad things happening when it is NOT
used, however, is enough to get me to dealer for the real deal.
I sleep better that way.
YMMV.
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Re: Honda Power Steering Fluid
"L Alpert" <alpertl@xxgmail.com> wrote in message
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> motsco_ _" <"motsco_ _ wrote:
>> xmirage2kx wrote:
>>> nothing wrong with autozone aslong as you are smarter than the HS kid
>>> they got behind the counter. Really PS fluid is PS fluid. I would say
>>> stick with honda, just to remain consistent. but going with something
>>> else shouldnt hurt. Just go with a good brand not the wal-mart
>>> special.
>>>
>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>>
>> It HAS TO SAY 'SUITABLE FOR HONDA' ON THE BOTTLE or you'll trash your
>> power steering. Read the FINE manual that came with your car.
>>
>> 'Curly'
>
> Is there a published specification to show why Honda would need a
> different PS fluid from Toyota or Ford, or at least a comparative
> specification between "suitable for Honda" grades and "others" (things
> like inherent viscosity, temperature ratings, included detergents or other
> additives, etc)?
None that I've found, and I've looked.
More than a few anecdotal reports of bad things happening when it is NOT
used, however, is enough to get me to dealer for the real deal.
I sleep better that way.
YMMV.
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Re: Honda Power Steering Fluid
Steve Bigelow wrote:
> "L Alpert" <alpertl@xxgmail.com> wrote in message
> news:576dnZ2dnZ3q5vvNnZ2dnVGYZd-dnZ2dRVn-zZ2dnZ0@comcast.com...
>> motsco_ _" <"motsco_ _ wrote:
>>> xmirage2kx wrote:
>>>> nothing wrong with autozone aslong as you are smarter than the HS
>>>> kid they got behind the counter. Really PS fluid is PS fluid. I
>>>> would say stick with honda, just to remain consistent. but going
>>>> with something else shouldnt hurt. Just go with a good brand not
>>>> the wal-mart special.
>>>>
>>>
>>> ------------------------------
>>>
>>>
>>> It HAS TO SAY 'SUITABLE FOR HONDA' ON THE BOTTLE or you'll trash
>>> your power steering. Read the FINE manual that came with your car.
>>>
>>> 'Curly'
>>
>> Is there a published specification to show why Honda would need a
>> different PS fluid from Toyota or Ford, or at least a comparative
>> specification between "suitable for Honda" grades and "others"
>> (things like inherent viscosity, temperature ratings, included
>> detergents or other additives, etc)?
>
> None that I've found, and I've looked.
> More than a few anecdotal reports of bad things happening when it is
> NOT used, however, is enough to get me to dealer for the real deal.
> I sleep better that way.
>
> YMMV.
Just a matter of principle. In the overall scheme of things, the cost
difference is rather insignificant between grades.
> "L Alpert" <alpertl@xxgmail.com> wrote in message
> news:576dnZ2dnZ3q5vvNnZ2dnVGYZd-dnZ2dRVn-zZ2dnZ0@comcast.com...
>> motsco_ _" <"motsco_ _ wrote:
>>> xmirage2kx wrote:
>>>> nothing wrong with autozone aslong as you are smarter than the HS
>>>> kid they got behind the counter. Really PS fluid is PS fluid. I
>>>> would say stick with honda, just to remain consistent. but going
>>>> with something else shouldnt hurt. Just go with a good brand not
>>>> the wal-mart special.
>>>>
>>>
>>> ------------------------------
>>>
>>>
>>> It HAS TO SAY 'SUITABLE FOR HONDA' ON THE BOTTLE or you'll trash
>>> your power steering. Read the FINE manual that came with your car.
>>>
>>> 'Curly'
>>
>> Is there a published specification to show why Honda would need a
>> different PS fluid from Toyota or Ford, or at least a comparative
>> specification between "suitable for Honda" grades and "others"
>> (things like inherent viscosity, temperature ratings, included
>> detergents or other additives, etc)?
>
> None that I've found, and I've looked.
> More than a few anecdotal reports of bad things happening when it is
> NOT used, however, is enough to get me to dealer for the real deal.
> I sleep better that way.
>
> YMMV.
Just a matter of principle. In the overall scheme of things, the cost
difference is rather insignificant between grades.
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Re: Honda Power Steering Fluid
Steve Bigelow wrote:
> "L Alpert" <alpertl@xxgmail.com> wrote in message
> news:576dnZ2dnZ3q5vvNnZ2dnVGYZd-dnZ2dRVn-zZ2dnZ0@comcast.com...
>> motsco_ _" <"motsco_ _ wrote:
>>> xmirage2kx wrote:
>>>> nothing wrong with autozone aslong as you are smarter than the HS
>>>> kid they got behind the counter. Really PS fluid is PS fluid. I
>>>> would say stick with honda, just to remain consistent. but going
>>>> with something else shouldnt hurt. Just go with a good brand not
>>>> the wal-mart special.
>>>>
>>>
>>> ------------------------------
>>>
>>>
>>> It HAS TO SAY 'SUITABLE FOR HONDA' ON THE BOTTLE or you'll trash
>>> your power steering. Read the FINE manual that came with your car.
>>>
>>> 'Curly'
>>
>> Is there a published specification to show why Honda would need a
>> different PS fluid from Toyota or Ford, or at least a comparative
>> specification between "suitable for Honda" grades and "others"
>> (things like inherent viscosity, temperature ratings, included
>> detergents or other additives, etc)?
>
> None that I've found, and I've looked.
> More than a few anecdotal reports of bad things happening when it is
> NOT used, however, is enough to get me to dealer for the real deal.
> I sleep better that way.
>
> YMMV.
Just a matter of principle. In the overall scheme of things, the cost
difference is rather insignificant between grades.
> "L Alpert" <alpertl@xxgmail.com> wrote in message
> news:576dnZ2dnZ3q5vvNnZ2dnVGYZd-dnZ2dRVn-zZ2dnZ0@comcast.com...
>> motsco_ _" <"motsco_ _ wrote:
>>> xmirage2kx wrote:
>>>> nothing wrong with autozone aslong as you are smarter than the HS
>>>> kid they got behind the counter. Really PS fluid is PS fluid. I
>>>> would say stick with honda, just to remain consistent. but going
>>>> with something else shouldnt hurt. Just go with a good brand not
>>>> the wal-mart special.
>>>>
>>>
>>> ------------------------------
>>>
>>>
>>> It HAS TO SAY 'SUITABLE FOR HONDA' ON THE BOTTLE or you'll trash
>>> your power steering. Read the FINE manual that came with your car.
>>>
>>> 'Curly'
>>
>> Is there a published specification to show why Honda would need a
>> different PS fluid from Toyota or Ford, or at least a comparative
>> specification between "suitable for Honda" grades and "others"
>> (things like inherent viscosity, temperature ratings, included
>> detergents or other additives, etc)?
>
> None that I've found, and I've looked.
> More than a few anecdotal reports of bad things happening when it is
> NOT used, however, is enough to get me to dealer for the real deal.
> I sleep better that way.
>
> YMMV.
Just a matter of principle. In the overall scheme of things, the cost
difference is rather insignificant between grades.
#26
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Re: Honda Power Steering Fluid
Walmart sells a brand of Honda power steering fluid called Bardahl and it's
really good quality. It costs the same as the Autozone generic brand
Coastal. The Bardahl brand sold at Walmart is better.
-jeff
"L Alpert" <alpertl@xxgmail.com> wrote in message
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> Steve Bigelow wrote:
>> "L Alpert" <alpertl@xxgmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:576dnZ2dnZ3q5vvNnZ2dnVGYZd-dnZ2dRVn-zZ2dnZ0@comcast.com...
>>> motsco_ _" <"motsco_ _ wrote:
>>>> xmirage2kx wrote:
>>>>> nothing wrong with autozone aslong as you are smarter than the HS
>>>>> kid they got behind the counter. Really PS fluid is PS fluid. I
>>>>> would say stick with honda, just to remain consistent. but going
>>>>> with something else shouldnt hurt. Just go with a good brand not
>>>>> the wal-mart special.
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>> ------------------------------
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> It HAS TO SAY 'SUITABLE FOR HONDA' ON THE BOTTLE or you'll trash
>>>> your power steering. Read the FINE manual that came with your car.
>>>>
>>>> 'Curly'
>>>
>>> Is there a published specification to show why Honda would need a
>>> different PS fluid from Toyota or Ford, or at least a comparative
>>> specification between "suitable for Honda" grades and "others"
>>> (things like inherent viscosity, temperature ratings, included
>>> detergents or other additives, etc)?
>>
>> None that I've found, and I've looked.
>> More than a few anecdotal reports of bad things happening when it is
>> NOT used, however, is enough to get me to dealer for the real deal.
>> I sleep better that way.
>>
>> YMMV.
>
> Just a matter of principle. In the overall scheme of things, the cost
> difference is rather insignificant between grades.
>
>
really good quality. It costs the same as the Autozone generic brand
Coastal. The Bardahl brand sold at Walmart is better.
-jeff
"L Alpert" <alpertl@xxgmail.com> wrote in message
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> Steve Bigelow wrote:
>> "L Alpert" <alpertl@xxgmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:576dnZ2dnZ3q5vvNnZ2dnVGYZd-dnZ2dRVn-zZ2dnZ0@comcast.com...
>>> motsco_ _" <"motsco_ _ wrote:
>>>> xmirage2kx wrote:
>>>>> nothing wrong with autozone aslong as you are smarter than the HS
>>>>> kid they got behind the counter. Really PS fluid is PS fluid. I
>>>>> would say stick with honda, just to remain consistent. but going
>>>>> with something else shouldnt hurt. Just go with a good brand not
>>>>> the wal-mart special.
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>> ------------------------------
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> It HAS TO SAY 'SUITABLE FOR HONDA' ON THE BOTTLE or you'll trash
>>>> your power steering. Read the FINE manual that came with your car.
>>>>
>>>> 'Curly'
>>>
>>> Is there a published specification to show why Honda would need a
>>> different PS fluid from Toyota or Ford, or at least a comparative
>>> specification between "suitable for Honda" grades and "others"
>>> (things like inherent viscosity, temperature ratings, included
>>> detergents or other additives, etc)?
>>
>> None that I've found, and I've looked.
>> More than a few anecdotal reports of bad things happening when it is
>> NOT used, however, is enough to get me to dealer for the real deal.
>> I sleep better that way.
>>
>> YMMV.
>
> Just a matter of principle. In the overall scheme of things, the cost
> difference is rather insignificant between grades.
>
>
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