DC5 Power Sterring Fluid Help

[gmanych]

Hey guys,

I just looked under the bonnet of my 2005 Integra Type S and noticed the power steering fluid is low. It says on it only use genuine power steering fluid. But I have some castrol P/S Fluid hanging about. It says " Suitable for most P/S Sysytems" and " Compatible with other P/S fluids"

So can i use this? or should i get some genuine?


Thanks.


P.S also, the car has been sitting for about 4 weeks because i lost my license. ><! , i start it twice a week though. Could this have anything to do with it being low?

[bennjamin]

please use ONLY honda power steering fluid.

You CAN use the castrol stuff - but you should do a full flush and fluid replacement as soon as you can with the OEM stuff

[type_AHH]

Use the OEM power steering fluid. It's one of the fluids that's highly recommended to use OEM (radiator coolant/fluid being the other)

[Mattski_VTIR]

^^ agreed 100%, hondas are pretty fussy with certain fluids, P/S and ATF, ive seen what dexron 3 does to an accord v6 box, its not good. You dont want any seals to swell.