DIY: power steering fluid change (EG/EK/DC2)

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Disclaimer: The following is provided as a GUIDE ONLY, and neither myself nor Ozhonda take any responsibility for the outcomes of someone else doing the following. You follow these steps at your own risk!

Aim: Change Power Steering Fluid

Required:
- Pliers
- Funnel
- 1 litre of Honda Power Steering Fluid **IMPORTANT**
- Collection Container (Recommended at least 500ml capacity)



Steps:
If any fluid is spilt on parts/panels wipe it immediately and use degreaser to clean shortly after.

1 - It’s a good idea to park your front wheel on a strip of grass if you can to avoid dry steering.


2a - Locate the power steering reservoir there should be a hose entering the side of tank. This is called the 'return hose'.



2b - Use the pliers to undo the clamp and remove the hose (keep a rag handy to catch/wipe up any spillage), and pull the tank up out of the mount.


3 - Remove the tank out of the bay and place the catch-container under the return hose. I used an old towel to avoid as much spillage as possible.


4 - Start the engine and let it run on idle. This will cause the fluid to run out of the hose into the catch-container.

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5 – Turn the steering wheel to full lock both sides, several times. Once fluid has stopped running into the container, turn off the engine. NB Turning the wheel will be very hard, as effectively there is no power steering.

6 – Return the tank back to the bay, place it in the mount and re-clamp the return hose.


7 – Pop the red lid to the reservoir and insert the funnel. Fill the tank with the OEM Power Steering Fluid to the upper level line (NO FURHTER).


8 – Start the engine and the fluid should be sucked in, turn the wheel to full lock both sides several times to bleed air from the system and refill the system again until the upper level line. The AUDM model EG civics hold 900ml so most of the 1 litre bottle should be used up.


Other comments
**IMPORTANT** ONLY USE OEM HONDA POWER STEERING FLIUD.
Other brands can and will wreck your steering rack.


Differences:
Honda power steering fluid


NON-Honda power steering fluid