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

**SiR JDM** · 11-02-2005 07:55 AM

Originally Posted by wynode

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.

Yup, but I couldn't find any pipe or tubing to use so i made use of what i had.

btw before doin this my p/steering was borderline *lower level* (maybe even a bit lower

) hence the reason why I decided to change it.
Im not sure if its the fact that I used the OEM Honda Fluid isntead of the red stuff that was in it before, or the fact that fluid level was low and is now high, but after doing this there is definatly a noticeable difference in driving. The steering is much smoother now

**SPEEDCORE** · 11-02-2005 10:48 AM

Originally Posted by SiR JDM

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

PMSL!!! Hey.... I told you I would keep my mouth shut about that! I thought no one was to know!

Anyway... guess what I'll be doing in the G/Fs EK4 this weekend?

**kenshin** · 11-02-2005 05:47 PM

whats the benefits of changing it...
and at what intervals

**ECU-MAN** · 11-02-2005 08:55 PM

every 50 000kms

keep the oil clean, increases rack life and pump life.

nice write up

**wynode** · 26-02-2005 09:40 PM

Got around to doing mine today, and how you guys did it with a little take away container I have no idea!

First sucked out the bit in the resevoir using a syphen (sp?) and then undid the clamp and took the rest of it out the propper way.

Looks like someone died in there..........

Then plugged the hose into the return pipe and put the clamp over it, and then started the car.

Didn't get a drop of PS fluid anywhere on the car........just a bit on the grass after I started the car cause the pressure of the fluid coming out pulled the hose out of my collecting container LOL

**MIRZ** · 18-06-2005 11:14 PM

done in mine today, few things i noticed:

1 - in Accord there is one INLET pipe as well, other than this RETURN pipe. this INLET pipe is running from pump to power-steering oil reservior. this pipe is almost double in size to return pipe.

2 - lot of oil comes out from RETURN pipe, so be prepared for it.

3 - after pouring new oil (at the end), when i started my car, and turned steering-wheel, it gave very squeeqy sound at first. but later on working great.

4 - but i think, will monitor its level for next few days.

5 - accord 95, took 800 ml total oil.

**EG5[KRT]** · 19-06-2005 11:43 AM

how did u get the reservoir out of the damn thing.. mine only comes up a little bit .. not enough room to get ur hand to take off the return pipe...

**egads** · 19-06-2005 12:04 PM

sweet, ive been meaning to change mine, was actually just going to top it up but since it seems so easy i might aswell change it all. will have a go this arvo. nice write up!

**Brbi99** · 18-07-2005 02:31 PM

Awsome instructions, I need the pictures! I have a 99' Accord LX sedan in the U.S. Anything different about my Honda? (new to car world....)
Will change out my PS fluid this week.
Thanx