+++SiWagon TIP: Stopping POWER STEERING Leaks B4 it starts.
SiWagon
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:!: ONLY use HONDA Power Steering Fluid(or Honda compatiable).Any other power steering fluid or ATF will cause the PS to leak.It's formulated different(It's thicker & has some detergent in it).
:arrow: READ last paragraph Again :? If you just bought a wagon with power steering(PS).Replace the PS fluid.It's only 1 bottle.You can follow the Honda procedure which involves cranking the whl,hose removal,purging the air and mo cranking.
I did it the lazy fast way.If I remember right.I took a turkey baster and sucked as much of the fluid out the top and then refilled it with new Honda PS fluid.DONE. So there's still some old fluid in there.Most of it's clean.It's most likely never been replaced by the last owner.:D
Best to stick with the Honda PSF.The problem with some of the other PSF is that the PS gets really stiff in cold weather.
The following is what I've read on the web some don't blame me.
STP brand is BAD.
Lubegard PS additive claims to turn any PS fluid into Honda compatible PSF.
The following brands are Honda compatible :
Amsoil,Bardhal,NAPA,Prestone,Redline,Royal Purple & Valvoline Pyroil HPS-12.
Some of these PSF claim to be able to be used in other car makes.The funny part is I guess other car makes can run the thicker PSF.
Red highlites are updates.
:arrow: READ last paragraph Again :? If you just bought a wagon with power steering(PS).Replace the PS fluid.It's only 1 bottle.You can follow the Honda procedure which involves cranking the whl,hose removal,purging the air and mo cranking.
I did it the lazy fast way.If I remember right.I took a turkey baster and sucked as much of the fluid out the top and then refilled it with new Honda PS fluid.DONE. So there's still some old fluid in there.Most of it's clean.It's most likely never been replaced by the last owner.:D
Best to stick with the Honda PSF.The problem with some of the other PSF is that the PS gets really stiff in cold weather.
The following is what I've read on the web some don't blame me.
STP brand is BAD.
Lubegard PS additive claims to turn any PS fluid into Honda compatible PSF.
The following brands are Honda compatible :
Amsoil,Bardhal,NAPA,Prestone,Redline,Royal Purple & Valvoline Pyroil HPS-12.
Some of these PSF claim to be able to be used in other car makes.The funny part is I guess other car makes can run the thicker PSF.
Red highlites are updates.
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Ooorrrrrr...... you could do some foot work, and get back to us?
1 pint would replace what's in the reservoir, but 1.2 liters sounds about right for TOTAL capacity. That's reservoir, lines, pump, cooler, and rack.
Probably a good idea to just do a complete replacement with new fluid.