Hi, there--My beloved 1989 Honda Prelude is losing power steering fluid. I've used replacement fluid from AutoZone made especially for Hondas--but I think I'm still leaking. Here's what I'm wondering:
Some other products on the shelf claimed to be able to help seal leaks, and that they were good for all cars, import and domestic. I was tempted to get one of these, but someone once told me not to use any fluid not specifically designed for Hondas.
What I'm wondering is: Any Honda owners have luck with a particular kind of steering fluid with a sealant? I'd like to try to stop my leak, but I don't want to use stuff that's bad for my car. And I don't think I can afford a major repair. Anything over 250 bucks and it's time to save for a down payment on something new!
Thanks a lot, Honda people!
2006-10-16 16:55:37 · 6 answers · asked by Nicholas H 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Your friends steered you right!! If it isn't designated HONDA, it isn't wise to use it except in the event it isn't available, and you MUST drive the car.
There isn't many "stop-leak" products that will stop the leak, unless you know for sure that it is a seal. Most power steering leaks are from failed hoses and their connections, and the stop leak won't help there.
It is time to pony up and bite the bullet; repair the leak. It will be cheaper in the long run, and your little car will be much more dependable.
Good Luck
2006-10-16 17:01:12 · answer #1 · answered by Ironhand 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are losing power steering fluid it is most likely due to a bad power steering hose. That can be fixed for around $50.00. If the rack and pinion is bad then you are getting into some money there and I would say it would be over $250.00! Don't dump that crap into your power steering pump, it could possibly damage your power steering pump or your rack and pinion. Like I said, it's most likely a hose. It won't hurt to have it checked out.
2006-10-16 17:02:08 · answer #2 · answered by big10inmidd 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't own a Honda but it is obvious that you have a leak somewhere in your power steering system.
It might be simply a hose with a pin hole in it, I would really not be bothered with sealers, I would get the car checked out before what could be a simple repair turns into a very expensive repair.
2006-10-16 17:01:17 · answer #3 · answered by froggy010101 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First thing you need to do is FIND the leak! Second is assess the situation. It may be just a hose or it could be the rack or the pump.
2006-10-16 17:32:25 · answer #4 · answered by DialM4Speed 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
driving devoid of ability for 2 years did no longer help your concern. Is the Rack and Pinion moist? Is fluid determining from it? in case you do no longer see any leak below the motor vehicle, you are able to desire to pass decrease back to the guy that positioned on your ability steerage. they might desire to honor some style of guarantee. Ask the mechanic that fixed it..."Why did it leak out?" and "What are YOU going to do to restoration it?" you are going to be between the ROCK and a tricky place. you are able to desire to verify the place the fluid is leaking from and appropriate that concern first.
2016-10-02 09:22:21 · answer #5 · answered by sashi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try LUCAS power steering fluid
2006-10-17 01:20:45 · answer #6 · answered by DASH 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋