thats how i did mine

 

make sure you only use OEM Honda/Acura fluid

In this case, that disclaimer is not BS, Honda PS fluid is very different from other brands

 

Yeah I definately plan on it. How many bottles do I need? 2?

 

we use a detergent at honda that runs through the system first to clean out everything. Then drain and fill with oem ps fluid, run that through again and drain and fill once more. Repeat this process as long as it takes to clean it. I only had to do this once and mine was see-through afterwards.

 

I followed the Helms method and within a month or two my P/S pump started to whine......fearing failure I bought a salvaged pump from ebay and replaced the original pump.

Since telling other DIYers that I ran the pump dry, I've been told many times that the system should never be without fluid. Apparently not even for a few moments.

 

This is why I opt to change out some fluid at every oil change.

1) What you do is leave the system off, and suck out fluid from the container and then fill it all the way up with new fluid.

2) Then with the car running, suck out fluid (now dirty) to just above the suction hose, and fill with new fluid.

Repeat #2 process a few times and you should be good to go.

Thats the safer way of doing it.

 

^^ yeah, that's what I get for listening to the factory-approved service manual.

Either your method or the expensive shop method of using a special machine to flush while continually pumping new fluid into the sytem are better choices.

 

I know its an old thread! but anyone know what i can use to suck the fluid out? I am hesitant to try the "approved" method.


NVM! Got my 2 bottles of fluid and found a cheap $3 hand pump at O'reilly, worked out pretty good. Doesn't look perfectly clear but MUCH better nonetheless.

 

you probably let air into the system
just add more ps fluid

 

Thanks. I think you were right. Looks okay now.

 

I just followed the Acura directions for replacing the power steering fluid and I developed a whine and a lot of air bubbles. Drove it and shut it off, started it back up and the whine is gone.

However, I drove to work this morning and now i have a ticking noise from the power steering pump but no problems with steering itself. No air bubbles present in the reservoir. Fluid level in the reservoir is at the top line.

Any suggestions?