Power steering fluid - Honda Pilot

Happydady · 08-06-2010, 03:47 PM

I just put on power steering cooler on my honda. When I drained the reservoir, the fluid was color very dark. Is it normal? Read the manual doesn't say when to replace fluid? Should I? How to?

N_Jay · 08-06-2010, 05:18 PM

Dark is bad.

Fill with new, and re-drain.

How many miles?
Any towing?
Any of the drivers like to hold at lock when parking, backing and such?

humanoid · 08-06-2010, 05:31 PM

IIRC it should be refilled with new fluid every 2 years regardless of mileage.

carguy07 · 08-06-2010, 10:25 PM

Good thread on changing it out.

vibration when turning wheel at stand-still - Acura MDX Forum : Acura MDX SUV Forums

Remember to take a peek the screen in the reservoir to make sure it is not plugging up.

I like to just use my oil extractor to suck out the old fluid. Makes for an easy drain and fill. Mine looked like used motor oil at 77k miles. By the 3rd time I did it, the fluid looked very clean again.

http://www.turfeagle.com/products/me...po.OilBoy..jpg

Happydady · 08-06-2010, 11:07 PM

It's 08 with 16k.
Towing 2000 lb trailer twice. Total is about 300 miles for both trips.
You know how the trailer newbie backing it up

Do Honda have ps fluid in big volume? I read from the link above, the needed fluid for drain/fill is 1 quart?

In fact, after replaced one oz of fluid when installed cooler, it makes noise sometime. Now I know because I didn't turn clock to clock enough.

carguy07 · 08-07-2010, 12:45 AM

I don't know about the whole system, but the reservoir only holds about 8oz. I just did several drain and fills until it cleaned up. Power steering fluid is cheap.

08-06-2010, 03:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
Happydady Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: So. Cali Posts: 249 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Power steering fluid I just put on power steering cooler on my honda. When I drained the reservoir, the fluid was color very dark. Is it normal? Read the manual doesn't say when to replace fluid? Should I? How to? __________________ 2008 Pilot SE 2WD Silver OEM Running Board, OEM Cargo Tray, OEM Moon Roof Visor, Full Size Spare Tire, Husky Liner, After market AT cooler

08-06-2010, 05:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
N_Jay Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Chicago, NW Burbs Posts: 13,555 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Dark is bad. Fill with new, and re-drain. How many miles? Any towing? Any of the drivers like to hold at lock when parking, backing and such? __________________ However beautiful the strategy, you should occasionally look at the results. Sir Winston Churchill

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humanoid Super Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Sunny SoCal Posts: 2,971 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	IIRC it should be refilled with new fluid every 2 years regardless of mileage. __________________ 2005 EX-L Sage Brush Pearl -->OEM Running Boards, OEM rear mud guards, OEM crossbars, AVS bug deflector, 5000K HIDs, OEM Accord EX emblem, full sized spare, Hella FF 75 driving lamps, Nifty CatchAll Mats <------------ click here first, n0oB!!!

08-06-2010, 11:07 PM	#5 (permalink)
Happydady Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: So. Cali Posts: 249 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	It's 08 with 16k. Towing 2000 lb trailer twice. Total is about 300 miles for both trips. You know how the trailer newbie backing it up Do Honda have ps fluid in big volume? I read from the link above, the needed fluid for drain/fill is 1 quart? In fact, after replaced one oz of fluid when installed cooler, it makes noise sometime. Now I know because I didn't turn clock to clock enough. __________________ 2008 Pilot SE 2WD Silver OEM Running Board, OEM Cargo Tray, OEM Moon Roof Visor, Full Size Spare Tire, Husky Liner, After market AT cooler

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08-06-2010, 10:25 PM	#4 (permalink)
carguy07 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: OH Posts: 495 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Good thread on changing it out. vibration when turning wheel at stand-still - Acura MDX Forum : Acura MDX SUV Forums Remember to take a peek the screen in the reservoir to make sure it is not plugging up. I like to just use my oil extractor to suck out the old fluid. Makes for an easy drain and fill. Mine looked like used motor oil at 77k miles. By the 3rd time I did it, the fluid looked very clean again. http://www.turfeagle.com/products/me...po.OilBoy..jpg

08-07-2010, 12:45 AM	#6 (permalink)
carguy07 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: OH Posts: 495 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I don't know about the whole system, but the reservoir only holds about 8oz. I just did several drain and fills until it cleaned up. Power steering fluid is cheap.

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