Prestone Power Steering Fluid at Home Depot

[Tundragod]

I might use this for an Acura/Honda, 50 cents vs $10 OE psf.

 

[slacktide_bitog]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO



DO NOT use that in a Honda!
You don't have to go the dealer, but whatever you use MUST be marked as suitable for Honda/Acura! There are several aftermarket power steering fluids that are acceptable.

AAP is clearing out Fram-branded Honda Power Steering Fluid for $8/qt, if any are still available at your local AAP

 

[SC Maintenance]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO



DO NOT use that in a Honda!
You don't have to go the dealer, but whatever you use MUST be marked as suitable for Honda/Acura! There are several aftermarket power steering fluids that are acceptable.

AAP is clearing out Fram-branded Honda Power Steering Fluid for $8/qt, if any are still available at your local AAP

I do not own a Honda, but what is so special about Honda Power Steering Fluid?

 

[slacktide_bitog]

I do not own a Honda, but what is so special about Honda Power Steering Fluid?

Thicker and has more additives in it

 

[The Critic]

I do not own a Honda, but what is so special about Honda Power Steering Fluid?

Post in thread 'Lubegard universal power steering fluid for Honda?'

Oct 2, 2015

Honda Power Steering Fluid:

Appearance Lt. Pale
Flash, COC, Deg F. 355
Pour Point, Deg F. -40
Viscosity, cSt at 40 C, 53.75, at 100 C, 11.34
Viscosity Index MIN 205
Viscosity, Brookfield cP @ -40C < 64000
Oxidation Stability, D-2272 > 200 minutes
Copper Corrosion 3A Max.
Zn Content, ppm. 1500
P Content, ppm. 1300
Mg Content, ppm 580
Ca Content, ppm 220
TBN, ASTM D-4739 5.0

As you can see, the kinematic viscosity of the Honda fluid is 11.3 cSt, an SAE 30 grade.

The viscosity of the LubeGard PSF is 7.5 cSt.

The Prestone Asian PSF is closest in viscosity and additive makeup to...

• MolaKule

 

[charbaby]

I made the BIG mistake by putting in a non HONDA/ACURA P/S fluid into my ACCORD’s P/S system and my steering became very stiff and I lost steering return. Some Honda vehicles experienced different issues with their steering while others may not. I can’t answer as to why Honda/Acura P/S system is different but they are. I was able to flush my system with HONDA P/S fluid and everything returned to normal.

 

[CleanSump]

I just flushed SD's Honda Accord with Lubegard Honda specific fluid about a month ago. I'd have gone for the Fram closeout, but I wanted the Lubegard super duper Liquid Wax Ester (LXE). No way would I put a regular Big 3 type PSF in a Honda or Acura. Just like I won't put it in a Euro car spec'd for CHF11S.

 

[charbaby]

I have used aftermarket Honda p/s fluid with reasonable success, (Bardahl being one of them). However, what I have noticed is that the steering becomes sticky when outside temperatures approach 0 deg F. Otherwise they're fine. I do give a thumbs up to the LugeGard Honda/Acura P/S Fluid as being the best aftermarket in my experience. But, only if you can't get HONDA GENUINE.