Honda Power Steering

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>>17283112
crv owner here, my timing belt went out like 3 months ago, also fine on valves but i pretty much spilled all my power steering fluid out on the driveway and had to replace it. supposedly honda uses "mineral oil" or something in their ps fluid which is different than what most manufacturers use. i probably read 100 forum posts saying that i need to use honda brand or autozone for honda brand fluid in it or my pump would melt a hole in the lines. normally i would listen since its such a low cost difference, but autozone was out of "honda" power steering fluid so i just put in random stuff and its been working fine.

realistically if its already passed inspection tell her to start working out

>>17283112
VTEC kicked in too hard

>>17283215
Yeah, I've heard their pumps have such tight tolerances that the ps fluid lubricates it and prevents it from melting itself. Seriously though, it's not just a touch heavy, it basically doesn't turn. Am I just being an idiot for doing this on a hill, maybe?

>>17283112
did you use honda power steering fluid? there is a difference and it's very important.

>>17283215
>>17283112

I love seeing newer cars shit the bed like this. Makes me appreciate the simplicity and reliability of my Miata. 28 years young and still running oem rubbers in the engine bay. The alternator did shit the bed redently but I am reusing the belt still

>>17283570
lmao it's almost unfathomable how absolutely retarded this comment is

>>17283539
I haven't even added fluid yet. The reservoir is nearly overflowing, even when the foam settles down

>>17283112
foam == contamination
think soap in your drinking cup
flush all the fluid out and start fresh
> use the correct fluids per manufacture

>>17283677
It's oooooold fluid. Almost black it's so dirty. I think I'll give it another go tomorrow on level ground, but if that doesn't work I guess we'll coast down the hill and have the grease monkey boys flush it. The whole situation here is a cluster fuck - I don t even have my tools with me (we all ended up at my brother's the next county over). Thanks for the input all- I'll update you tomorrow with the reaults

>>17283112
>falling for the honda reliability meme

>>17284256
You're fucking joking right

>>17284658
Everything around 08+ is pretty much shit