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Ruel · #1 (**permalink**) 18 Oct 2007, 01:57 pm

ENGINE? The Writings in the top of the Tank of my Power Steering is slightly damage... i cannot read the Specification required ATF... is it Dexron II or Dexron III or Both is Compatible?

M*Panda · #2 (**permalink**) 18 Oct 2007, 02:00 pm

You can just go to Autozone and ask them. I use Coastal power steering fluid they make one just for Honda's. Try looking for that bottle. It works fine I use it on My civic and Prelude.

obsolete professor · #3 (**permalink**) 18 Oct 2007, 02:03 pm

Every parts store has a selection of different power steering fluids; that's why you have to be careful. The one you need will be labeled something like "approved for honda/acura vehicles." That's the one you need. The price is around the same as the universal type. I don't know what would happen if you use a universal type, it's just too expensive to find out. It's not dexron, for sure.

bob · #4 (**permalink**) 18 Oct 2007, 02:06 pm

Do NOT use ATF under any circumstances. I would visit the local Honda dealer, find out the exact part and order it from the Internet. I think all Hondas use the same Power Steering fluid from '96 and beyond.

zcyrus1 · #5 (**permalink**) 18 Oct 2007, 02:09 pm

Autozone, advanced and hell even wal-mart sell specifiv power steering fluid, its called Honda power steering fluid. It is the only kind that you should put into any honda, even my 89 prelude said to put only that in it.

joejoe · #6 (**permalink**) 18 Oct 2007, 02:12 pm

Honda has a special formula for p.s. fluid. just go to the dealer and buy it. if you put any other fluid (brand) it is possible to damage the seals on your pump and/or power steering rack. hope this hels

??? · #7 (**permalink**) 18 Oct 2007, 02:15 pm

Honda has a special formula for Power Steering fluid just go to the dealer and get some.

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