ManClub is back with a short DIY on how to change the power steering fluid in a Honda vehicle. The method shown is straight out of the Honda Maintenance manu…
ManClub is back with a short DIY on how to change the power steering fluid in a Honda vehicle. The method shown is straight out of the Honda Maintenance manu…
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May I suggest capping the return on the power steering fluid reservoir and
add fluid to completely fill the reservoir. Next run the engine and remove
all the old fluid as your video indicates. Be certain to turn the rack
lock to lock once or twice. Keep an eye on the reservoir and keep it
topped off. Have an assistant stop the engine as necessary and make
certain you do not run the reservoir dry. This method may take a bit more
fluid, however, you do not run the pump dry and you don’t introduce air in
the system. I know the system will self bleed, however, I am more
concerned with running the pump dry and what damage might be done to the
pump. Remove the hose running to your waste bottle and reconnect the return
hose to the power steering fluid reservoir. You do not need to cover the
return connector if you are careful and add fluid as it is depleted. The
key is not to run the reservoir completely dry and introduce air.
I use this method and I seem to get a better flush from the power steering
rack and I don’t have to spend several minutes getting all the air out of
the system. I hope this helps.
Thanks bro, you saved me $200.00
Thanks a lot for making the informative video and for sharing it. The sheer
number of positive comments is testimonial your video has been very
popular. I have learned a lot from your demonstration and some other
viewers’ suggestions. Thank you again for your great efforts and valuable
information. Your style is personable too.
Check eBay. Look for the “Service Manual” for your specific make/model.
where can I get Honda procedure manual. I hav CRV owners manual. but there
are no honda procedure in that.
Also how you keep you engine area so clean, what product you use. a good
video will help.
I have CRV 2008, I think this is the same process. Can you add video on oil
and filter change. I want to do it my self and stop taking it to dealers or
Firestone.
So you used 4 in total?
I’d just point out that doing it once and getting out 90% of the fluid is
probably enough. The most important thing you’re doing is introducing new
fluid to replace worn fluid that may have its characteristics changed –
especially additive depletion. Some people only suck out the reservoir and
pour in new fluid every other oil change, and that’s good regular
maintenance. A full purge is a good idea if small changes haven’t been done
or you only want to do it occassionally.
Toyota uses some sort of amber colored specialty fluid at the factory, but
it’s not something they sell. The proper replacement fluid is automatic
transmission fluid. It should say what kind on the reservoir (probably
Dexron II/III or Toyota ATF-IV) but some manufacturer’s have approved their
own proprietary ATF for use in their power steering systems. My Subaru
reservoir says Dexron, but the dealer says Subaru ATF-HP and the bottle say
it’s approved for all Subaru power steering systems.
This is the prescribed procedure in every Honda/Acura service manual.
Running it dry for the time it takes to do this is not a problem since
there’s enough residual fluid in there. You don’t want to run it dry long
term, but this is the right way to do a purge. The air also purges out of
the system quickly in all Honda PS units. It might not be ideal in other
vehicles, but for Hondas it’s the best way to do it. And it’s $10 to do it
yourself or up to $100 for a shop/dealer to do it.
good point…. others have suggested it as well. I’ll do it up on
jackstands next time.
This job is a lot easier if you put the car up on Jacks and let the wheels
turn without them touching the ground. I found out that its the quickest
way and it saves your tires… :)…
very well done video. Going to find a hose so I can do this myself.
your the only that put air through the system. Most fill the reservor to
keep the air out.
can you really get the fluid as it comes out in the bottle in your ps pump
because I flushed it 3 times it is clear but not as it is in the bottle did
you get your the same color as it in the bottle ???
Drill a hole in the jug’s cap just large enough for the tubing to enter.
You can also put something in the bottom of the jug to weigh it down if you
want. The 1998 Accord that I will be working on has the p.s. fill on the
drivers side so it is easy to watch the action as it happens Thanks for all
of your work in making and posting this vid…very helpful.
True, but then it would be difficult to see when the fluid stopped, unless
it was elevated. Plus, that fluid comes out with a decent amount of
force…it would easily fly out of the bottle, unless secured somehow.
Thanks for watching!
Thanks, A longer hose that goes all the way to the ground into the jug and
you could have done it w/o the assistant.
Pump was not empty long enough.
Thanks buddy. Just a question, I think turning power steering pump on while
the reservoir is empty may cause damage to the pump. Is there any other way
to do the job?
ha! lucky u. my old fluid makes yours look new.
Yep, I had plenty of fluid because I drained/filled twice. Thanks for
watching!
I like the video. Easy to follow. Did you need 4-5 bottles of fluid because
you bled the system twice? Or did bleeding it twice require an extra bottle
or two?
Yes the car drives and sounds better. Before I flushed my power steering
fluid, there was a loud whine with idle and acceleration in my vehicle. Now
that I have flushed it the whine is gone and it even feels easier to turn.
Thank you for the reply and the video. Nice work.
Yep, another person also suggested this. I’ll add a comment to the video.
Thanks for watching!
Does it feel any better? You should probably be OK as is. Just set it up to
be a routine maintenance thing, and you’ll be fine.
So I flushed mine twice with fluid approved for honda vehicles, but its
still kinda dark. Not bad but not clear. Should I flush more?
Absolutley. I did this with the front wheels on the ground the first time
and it was very difficult to turn the steering wheel back and forth. If you
jack up the front end of the vehicle just enough to get the tires off the
ground, it makes it much easier.
Would it be better for the tires to lift up the front end of the car while
doing this?
Thanks for the video! Question: why flush it twice? Would flushing it once
still be okay?
If you can get the fluid looking like it does out of the bottle on the
first try, then you’re OK. Mine was still slightly dark, so I did it again.