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

[SiR JDM]

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

[bennjamin]

Interesting.

i was under the impression , that the power steerign system takes a fair bit mroe than 1litre or so . . . hence hy ive left it for soo long lol.

Might give this ago. . .

[EK9]

Excellent writeup James!

[SiR JDM]

i was under the impression , that the power steerign system takes a fair bit mroe than 1litre or so . . . hence hy ive left it for soo long lol.

Well, I have about 50/100 ml left in my bottle and ive been running the car for a few hours.. still at the upper level

The USDM Cars have a 1 litre tank, the AUDM cars have a 900ml one, aparently.

[egSi]

excellet write up james, might give this ago

[bennjamin]

Just to add....

i just attempted this jsut then - NOTE -

The container used , shoudl be a failry decent size - say around 500cc ( 500mls worth) . The initial spurt of steering fluid that comes out is quite large and WILL spill all over the AC condensor + other little bits - you HAVE to stop the engine momentarily , to take out the container , empty it - then place back in for the rest of the fluid.

Oh...gloves are a need for sure

[wynode]

Hahah James...........you should have mentioned your little 'incident' to Ben first

But ideally, you are meant to connect a small pipe/tubing to the return hose and have a container outside the car to collect the PS fluid.

[wynode]

Oh and I almost forgot.........nice write up!

[SiR JDM]

The container used , shoudl be a failry decent size - say around 500cc ( 500mls worth) .
Oh...gloves are a need for sure

I mentioned the 500ml container in the "Required:" bit ben :P

Hahah James...........you should have mentioned your little 'incident' to Ben first

Yea my story? hahah well yea similar to ben but his aircon got off easy, my shirt/face wasnt as fortunate hahah

Thanx for the comments guys

[Sp3rMz]

You're my hero James 1st the b16 FAQ now DIY.

[toE]

Excellent write-up James.

[Chi]

Excellent write up..

Gonna try it on friends car this weekend