Need to add Power Steering Fluid (normal?) - Honda Pilot

jlee2070 · 06-20-2007, 11:26 PM

Hello,

I have an '06 EXL w/ ~ 25K Miles...

I have had to add Power Steering Fluid twice already (using Honda Brand Fluid). Symptoms was a whining noise when moving the Steering Wheel...

Is this normal?

I can't recall the last time I have had to ADD Power Steering Fluid to any of the cars I have had. I've checked but the level doesn't change.

CMasten · 06-20-2007, 11:44 PM

Normal? No

I have never needed to add PS fluid to any Honda I have owned ( 7 and counting) in the past 20 years. Have the dealer check it out for you.

jdeanski · 06-21-2007, 07:59 AM

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Originally posted by CMasten
Normal? No

I have never needed to add PS fluid to any Honda I have owned ( 7 and counting) in the past 20 years. Have the dealer check it out for you.

My two previous Honda's ( a Prelude and an Accord) leaked power fluid from the rack and pinion but they were in the 80's. Have you checked for leaks or seepage?

jlee2070 · 07-12-2007, 02:23 PM

I was finally able to bring the Pilot into the Dealer to check for this "leak" but they were NOT able to find a leak anywhere in the system. They just asked me to monitor it and the next time it's low, bring it in low (don't fill it back up)...

Does this seem reasonable?

jay · 07-12-2007, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by jlee2070
I was finally able to bring the Pilot into the Dealer to check for this "leak" but they were NOT able to find a leak anywhere in the system. They just asked me to monitor it and the next time it's low, bring it in low (don't fill it back up)...

Does this seem reasonable?

Yes.

SimonS2k · 12-10-2007, 10:49 PM

Sorta off topic but has anyone flushed and replaced their power steering fluid? Is it necessary?

I have an '04 and was thinking about this

sblvro · 12-10-2007, 11:17 PM

that is when you reached 105000 miles.

pgedney · 12-11-2007, 09:08 AM

Did you happen to have had the p.s. cooler installed,because maybe it was not bled correctly or there is a leak at the lines.because normally you should not have to add p.s. fluid unless you have a leak.

06-20-2007, 11:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
jlee2070 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Jose, California Posts: 242 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Need to add Power Steering Fluid (normal?) Hello, I have an '06 EXL w/ ~ 25K Miles... I have had to add Power Steering Fluid twice already (using Honda Brand Fluid). Symptoms was a whining noise when moving the Steering Wheel... Is this normal? I can't recall the last time I have had to ADD Power Steering Fluid to any of the cars I have had. I've checked but the level doesn't change. __________________ <p><strike>'04 Sage Brush Pearl EX-L</strike> (Rolled/Totaled - Not our fault, was hit by redlight runner) ------------ '06 Steel Blue Metallic EX-L 4WD w/ NAV

07-12-2007, 02:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
jlee2070 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Jose, California Posts: 242 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I was finally able to bring the Pilot into the Dealer to check for this "leak" but they were NOT able to find a leak anywhere in the system. They just asked me to monitor it and the next time it's low, bring it in low (don't fill it back up)... Does this seem reasonable? __________________ <p><strike>'04 Sage Brush Pearl EX-L</strike> (Rolled/Totaled - Not our fault, was hit by redlight runner) ------------ '06 Steel Blue Metallic EX-L 4WD w/ NAV

12-10-2007, 10:49 PM	#6 (permalink)
SimonS2k Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Valencia, CA Posts: 31 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Sorta off topic but has anyone flushed and replaced their power steering fluid? Is it necessary? I have an '04 and was thinking about this __________________ 2004 Pilot EX with Navi (wife's ride), stock 2008 Civic Si sedan Galaxy Grey (daily driver) 2002 Honda S2000 (energy booster), Diamond Black BBS RGR's 18x7.5 front, 18x8.5 rear, Tein RA coilovers, Spoon c/f snorkle intake, JDM clear corners & side markers, LED turn signal lamps, Voodoo Ti shift knob, audible upshift indicator, V1 radar detector...too much to list!

12-10-2007, 11:17 PM	#7 (permalink)
sblvro Super Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: chicago&michigan&arkansas Posts: 2,043 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	that is when you reached 105000 miles. __________________ 2003 starlight silver pilot EX-LRES 2003 black onyx Lexus IS300 1988 mitsubishi galant sigma 203000 miles and running 2006 evolution IX MR(RIP) 2009 black raven escalade hybrid http://www.doctorownedcars.com/

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06-20-2007, 11:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
CMasten Super Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Claremont, CA Posts: 1,568 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Normal? No I have never needed to add PS fluid to any Honda I have owned ( 7 and counting) in the past 20 years. Have the dealer check it out for you.

12-11-2007, 09:08 AM	#8 (permalink)
pgedney Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: connecticut Posts: 32 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Did you happen to have had the p.s. cooler installed,because maybe it was not bled correctly or there is a leak at the lines.because normally you should not have to add p.s. fluid unless you have a leak.

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