Substitute for Honda PS fluid??

[unDummy]

http://www.lubegard.com/automotive/pwrstr_protectant.html

 

[seotaji]

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Originally posted by Titanium_Alloy:
Do not buy any aftermarket fluid. Everywhere I looked it was around $2.5 whereas on dealer I got it at $1.81. I know that Wal Mart also had Honda "suitable" PS fluid made by some brand.

Regards,

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the only way i was able to buy the honda fluid for $1.81 was to ask for the wholesale price (since i was purchasing 4). otherwise it would have been $2.50 something. i had the bardahl fluid, but got cold feet and returned it. the honda fluid was much cheaper though.

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Dump and renew yours. I drain or siphon-out the reservoir, refill, drive, drain, refill, ditto until I've used a quart and the system looks clean.

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I'm going to do that, since I'd rather not disconnect any return lines.

Does anyone know what the fluid capacity of the accord PS unit is? I purchased 4 12 fl. oz. bottles of honda PS fluid, but I have no idea if I should get more (to use in two cars)?

unDummy:
I'd like to believe that lubeguard products work, but my vehicles are usually so reliable that it seems like a waste.

[ December 06, 2004, 03:36 AM: Message edited by: seotaji ]

 

[1maniac]

Reline synthetic power steering fluid works well in Honda applications.

Lubegard power steering fluid and power steering fluid additive also work fine.

 

[Bobert]

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Originally posted by Smoky14:
My local dealer is now charging $5 a bottle for the stuff

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That is nothing compared to the Pentosin CHF11S that my VW requires. At the dealer its about it costs $25.00, but online I got it for $14.00. Unless you have a leak, the Honda PS fluid should last awhile. I'd just spend the 5 bucks and be done with it.

 

[1maniac]

Bobert,

no kidding. my 540i takes the Penstoin-11. i'd like to know what's so special about it besides the metal can?