Honda Odyssey Power Steering Fluid Flush
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Video demonstrating how to easily flush the power steering fluid and change the filter/fluid reservoir assembly in a 3rd generation Honda Odyssey minivan. This procedure will actually apply to all models of Honda that have hydraulic power steering. i highly recommend that anyone performing this procedure to get plenty of factory Honda fluid, get a new filter/reservoir assembly AND a new reservoir cap that will fit tightly on the new reservoir - the old cap seems to have a very loose fit.
in this particular van the power steering boost at low speeds with abysmal and the power steering pump made a slight whining noise that made it sound like it was starving for fluid - it was b/c Honda at the time of manufacture put in a fluid reservoir that had a too fine of a filter in it that hindered the proper volumetric flow needed for the power steering system to work properly. In my video I show a revised fluid reservoir that Honda released several years ago to address "fluid starvation" problems in their 3rd generation Honda Odysseys.
The flush and new reservoir fixed the whining and lack of low speed power steering boost and the van drives like it has a new power steering system!
The fluid flushing process should take approximately 20-30 minutes to complete and you will need a minimum of 4 bottles of genuine Honda power steering fluid. Pay close attention to the video to ensure that you perform the procedures properly and not make a mess while doing it. I have had plenty of success flushing Honda power steering systems using this method. It is important to make sure that if you have really dirty power steering fluid that you also replace the fluid reservoir at the same time as the filter for the power steering system is actually a silkscreen mesh at the bottom of the reservoir assembly. Fine dirt can and will eventually hinder the properly flow of fluid to your rack and pinion steering system. The cost of the reservoir is cheap - $15-20 and is cheap insurance to preserve your uber expensive rack and pinion and power steering pump assemblies.
Fluid flushes should be done every 50, 000kms and reservoir changes should be at least every 100, 000kms.
Proper maintenance of your power steering fluid will ensure that the entire power steering system performs for as long as possible before a breakdown occurs. Specifically pumps and seals and internal bearings wear our because of dirty fluid. Much like your engine oil power steering fluid isn't any different. The fluid is exposed to significant operating temperatures and age and wear on the fluid can lead to premature failure of other fluid related steering components. Not worth saving the tiny amount of money by neglecting maintenance. Car owners focus on engine oil changes so often that they can forget about all the other critical fluids in the car. - Jak na to + styl
Probably the most articulate and thorough 'how to' video, I have ever watched on CZcams. Very well done. Everything is explained in depth and in terms that can easily be understood. Thank you.
Ken Stephens thanks for watching!
@@piercedasian one more question if you don't mind. I just found out that the fluid leak and harder steering might be my rack and pinion and not my power steering pump! Do you have any knowledge on this matter because I'm just now learning about this potential problem 🤯
@@piercedasianshot I'm on the wrong post
@@keephiscommandmentsandlive9860 - only one question per day sir! lol j/k. The most common problem on these vans with the LACK of power steering boost is in fact the power steering pump OR it needs a fluid flush and reservoir upgrade. The reservoir isn't as important to change if you have a 2008 or newer van but 2005-2007 definitely needed the upgraded/revised version from Honda. The only time the rack and pinion need replacing is leaking. There isn't anything really in it other than a steering gear and the actual rods that move the tie rods. Since you mentioned you have a fluid leak, don't think its the rack... the high pressure hose on the steering rack to the power steering pump is notorious for leaking and somewhat easy to replace. It gives the false pretense that the rack is leaking so the best way to check is pressure wash with a degreaser the entire underside of your engine/steering rack/hoses and then drive it for a day or two and then get back underneath the car and see. I'm willing to bet the hose is leaking. If it is, then yes you lose pressure and hence why you have lack of boost.
Outstanding job! Totally accurate. I watched this in prep for my fluid and reservoir change yesterday on my 2003 Honda Ridgeline. Everything was spot on. Not a difficult job but your video helped eliminate any unexpected surprises. Love your attention to detail!! Thank you!
+Michael Wallace glad you liked my video! Yes I try my best to give as much detail as necessary for a person that knows nothing about fixing cars so that the CAN fix their cars. I see a lot of quickie vids on CZcams but the problem it is many folks assume people know what they're referring to which in many times they don't. I eliminate that "unknown" and don't "assume" so that people are well informed before tackling the job. Thank you for watching!
Ridgeline production started in '06
Great video! Was able to follow clearly and perform my first power steering flush. Way better than the hundreds I'd have to spend at Honda.
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Amazingly detailed, almost “annoyingly” thorough 😁, will do mine exactly as you’ve described, thank you!
Thank you man. I just completed this tutorial and my power steering isn't whining anymore.
Thanks again piercedasian.
sweet! Glad that whine is gone. It's nothing short of annoying. Clearly the new fluid helped - likely lubricating much better than before.
Thanks for the video! I just fixed my doors on my Honda Odyssey a month ago and this is next on the list and I feel confident about doing it.
+camMDR sweet! Good luck with the fix and thanks for watching my vid!
How did you fix the doors? We have had to fix ours twice at over $500 per door
today I followed ur instructions after replacing the power steering pump and everything went perfect! thanks a million for posting posting this great video! the best on CZcams!
glad you got your PS issues fixed! Thanks for watching!
just curious how long will that last? because i always fill mine every week. it always goes to min after a week. help a lil.
hmm if you're leaking that much fluid then it is time to fix the system. In an ideal world you shouldn't be losing any fluid. Can you see where it's leaking from?
Everything is awesome! I just performed this maintenance procedure on my '07 Odyssey and it went off without a hitch. Thanks very much for your very clear and thorough instructions. I watched the video about three times and wrote up a 22 step check list that I followed. I used clear 3/4" ID tube and a Hillman 1/2" Screw Protector (to plug the return nipple) from Lowes. At idle my power steering was really heavy and stiff even while coasting. Just drove it around the block with the new reservoir installed and it made a huge difference. Thanks again!
glad it worked out for you! Yes it is amazing how old fluid that is often neglected can have such a profound performance improvement. In my years growing as a kid I don't ever recall anyone telling me that power steering fluid needs to be changes. Since the procedure is so easy and cheap to do I just do mine every year now for my own peace of mind :)
Hello, thank you for getting back so fast. I am not in a hurry. I am trying to learn how to DIY for my car maintenance schedule. I really like your videos because I have watch other videos but yours are much easier to understand for those who does not have a mechanical or basic background. I subscribed and hope you make more videos. Thank you once again.
+Roderick Funiestas Ah perfect so you'll see when I post new vids :) You'd be surprised at the "flack" I receive from viewers about my videos being long, boring and to much explaining but to your point my target audience is to those that don't have much of a background fixing cars (otherwise why would you be looking on CZcams in the first place??) thus I made it a promise to myself to teach those that have NO background so that they can gain the experience needed to learn the tricks of the trade and understand the basic principles of how a car's various components work. An informed car owner is a smart car owner...
Knowledge is power and that's why my videos is meant to train people on.
Once again, your excellent videos have inspired me to try a DIY repair. Your video on replacing the sliding door rollers was spot on, and so was this. Thank you sir. If you're ever in Ottawa, I'll buy you a beer!
+Jeff Brown Jeff that's very kind of you! I try very hard to make my vids presentable with as much detail as it would take to train even the most timid of folks wanting to fix their own car. If you're ever in Calgary drop me a line before you come!
Pierce, kudos! I've watched a number of your videos now. Being an engineer and avid Odyssey owner and DIYer, I can really appreciate the care and detail you put into your videos. You don't miss any detail that would prove helpful. Awesome job.
thanks for the supportive comments. I'm no engineer but I'd like to think of myself as having a slight bit of "engineering" mentality built into me :) Details are important. No point in explaining things to people if I'm going to exclude a bunch of things.
Thanks x2 Just finished the flush and reservoir replacement for the 2nd time in 3 years (the last Ody was totaled). So grateful for your detailed post! Subscribed.
Glad my video worked out for you! Thanks for subscribing!
This is the best video ever, very clean and very well explained this is professional grade! Thank you for the video..
Luis Pita Glad you liked the video. Thanks for watching :)
@@piercedasian hello, can the old fluid still be flushed out without Cranking the engine, i.e. turning the steering left and right with engine off ?
Can it also be flushed out with car key only in On (position 1) only and not cranking the engine, then turning steering Left and right ?
Asking 'cos I'm scared of the risk blowing the pump
@@africa.fs.0719 The engine needs to be running, so the pump pushes the fluid thru the system. Running for 2-4 secs without oil wont hurt, but it will suck air. Once you finish your flushing, make sure you steer right to left and vice versa several times to purge the air out of the system.
Absolutely awesome video. Thank you for the help!
glad you liked it. Thanks for watching.
Amazing video. Did my change this weekend and your video made it a breeze. Thank-you for taking the time to make such a great and helpful video!
Thanks again Sir. This is the second time I use your tutorial to perform the flush on a Honda Accord using a clear vinyl tubing (5/8” ID - 3/4” OD) from Lowe’s. I did the procedure twice so I could replace as much old fluid as possible. After the flush I also replaced the pump. No bubbles and no sound.
That's great news! Flushing fluids out and putting fresh ones in will ensure you've protected your investment using the cheapest possible means. DIY on this job is so simple it is laughable why the speakership charges so much for the same job.
Nice! Not too much extraneous talking and lots of straight forward facts. I wish everyone made videos like this...Good job!
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Thank you! For the first time, I can turn the wheel with ease. The parts were about $57USD total. I had no prior experience and did it only using this video for guidance :-)
that's awesome you were able to fix your own power steering!
Just followed your procedure to change the power steering reservoir and flush the fluid on my 07 Honda Ridgeline. Very helpful and detailed. Thanks for posting!
Glad you liked my video. Thanks for watching!
The single best and most informative video ever on flushing the PS system. Very clean and professional! Cheers!
Thanks for the kind words. Glad you liked the video and thank you for watching!
Hi, great video! Thanks... I have one question. Do you recommend to jack up the front wheels for ease of rotation? If not then why?
you could but it isn't necessary. I didn't do it and I still don't do it because I can still turn lock to lock and I have yet to damage a power steering system doing that.
"So far I haven't l spilled a single drop on the chassis of the car."
I DID HAHAHA. Thanks for the video.
lol, meh no lost sleep over a little spilled oil. The point is that you did it and it works so that's all that matters anyways.
First video I've seen where PS fluid isn't sprayed all over floor/engine bay. Well done!
Great video, and very helpful. The visuals were perfect. The explanation told me everything I needed to know, and every tool I would require. I just did a flush, and it was smooth as silk.
That's great to hear you managed to properly service your own power steering fluid! Well done!
I not only enjoyed watching this video but also benefited financially by doing the job to my satisfaction. Very good teacher.
Glad you found the video useful and informative! Thanks for watching!
0:44 Honda part# of new, revised reservoir, 53701-SHJ-A02
Thanks for sharing that part #.
Best to jack car up turn wheels instead of running engine .
So putting the car into accessory mode and turning the wheels while the front is jacked will cause the power steering fluid to circulate?
Javier Paredes Yes, just jack car to get tires off the ground so there is no friction with garage floor. By turning steering wheel from left to right stops will circulate fluid thru the rack and pinion. Also if you use clear vinyl tubing for the flush side attached to return hose, you can see clearly when the fluid changes from old to new clean fluid as it goes to your catch can. By using this method you don’t have fluid flushing at pressure so you can do it slowly as the fluid reservoir drains out. Great if you are doing it by yourself.
@@maddad621 I wanted to flush the fluid out of my tsx, but I don't want to lift it off the ground. Everyone is saying that if the car has no fluid in it, and you run the engine, you can destroy other parts. But I've been running no power steering fluid in my car, for a year now and nothing has happen. My reservoir is empty, and my pump is brand new.
Just followed these instructions to the tee, on a 2003 honda accord I-4. Worked like a charm. Awesome video. Everything step of the way was covered in this video. Cheap maintenance and easy to do. Do make sure to get those rubber plugs (you can get them at O'reillys) and the a rubber hose (I could only find a vinyl hose at my local hardware store) as well as the clamp. 3/4 inner diameter worked perfectly. GREAT JOB PiercedAsian!
Glad to hear you were able to do your own power steering flush Simon! Thanks for sharing with our viewers where to get the parts to do the job!
Had to replace the power steering pump on my 07 Accord Coupe (2.4L) today & used this video to assist with flushing out the system before replacing - worked flawlessly! This has got to be the best step by step how-to on CZcams for replacing your PS fluid! Instructions were very clear & concise! Thank you sir! :)
Glad you got it all figured out. Thanks for watching!
Dude this is overly complicated, step1: on the power steering pump reservoir bottle there is a small and big hose. remove smaller hose on brake fluid reservoir bottle, step2: slide a new hose over the plastic barb fitting that the old smaller hose was attached to. run that new hose into a waste container, turn on engine, as soon as you hear it stop draining immediately turn off engine this will take litterally about 3 seconds, you will hear pump whine, stop immediately when you hear that. step3: reconnect old smaller hose, fill reservior bottle past the max line, all the way to the top, because when you run the engine agin it will suck it down to the min line so you need to overcompensate. turn on engine, if you hear a whine you need to shut off engine, otherwise go check the level and make sure its at the max line, done, use turkey baster to suck fluid out if you overfilled, when doing this better to overfill than underfill when you start car back up and check the level. no damage that way. this video has too many steps and is not as badass as the way I explained it. I haven't damaged a pump yet, done it 4 times already
eksine exactly how i do it..and this guy has money to burn buying 4bottles from honda when any power steering fluid does the job
Vega-Expert dude you only need 2 bottles and it uses about 1.6 bottles. you MUST buy honda fluid, with coolant and ATF go crazy but this always has to be honda fluid. it's only $6.6 a bottle, not that bad. on the power steering reservoir bottle there is 2 hoses, a big and small. the fluid flows from the big into the small hose, thats the direction, so actually you need to disconnect the smaller hose and from the plastic barb fitting on the bottle, connect a hose and clamp to it and feed that into a waste container. you could alternatively figure out where the other end of the smaller hose ends at and disconnect that part and put it into a container. you also could disconnect the larger hose and put another hose into it and into a waste container but the easiest way is pull off the smaller hose and plug a new hose to where that old hose went to. turn on car for literally 2 or 3 seconds or 4 seconds, you will hear that pump start whining, stop immediately. reconnect your old smaller hose, refill all the way to the top of the reservior, trust me you need to go past the maximum line, restart car, turn off after 4 seconds, check your fluid level, or you could be brave and keep it running as long as you dont hear the pump whine. check level and fill to max line, done. if you overfill use a turkey baster to suck some out, done
Why does it have to be Honda fluid? I've owned a Toyota since 1998 and its got 186k on it and I NEVER used any Toyota fluids. So, please explain! And not because Honda told you to do it.
Robert Henry Robert you're right I learned since then that you don't have to use any Honda fluids in the Honda car. I use Valvoline maxlife and Prestone Asian power steering fluid is said to work on it but that's probably the only fluid that I'll stick with Honda for now for the power steering. I also use Prestone coolant instead of the Honda coolant it's much cheaper
I didn't mean to sound so harsh, but good for you eksine, thanks.
you don't need a new reservoir bottle or all these extra parts, so unnecessary. the junk inside the system will turn the new fluid black instantly anyways, the oil screen in the new bottle is unneeded.
not entirely true. I thought that myself initially as well but I caught wind of replacing the reservoir from a dealership that told me that the TSB called for the replacement of the reservoir because in certain vehicles the screen was too fine (don't ask me how I can tell because I can't). The finer screens were restricting the flow to the pump which hinders its ability to flow the proper volumes of fluid back to the PS pump. You need a new reservoir and a new cap (b/c the old one will likely be very loose). Given the low cost of the part and the peace of mind that the supposed filter inside is new and clean that there is no harm in replacing it. Better knowing it was done (as suggested by Honda) than not.
piercedasian hmm interesting, I was right when I said a new screen isn't needed, if it's a metal screen I would have just removed it and if it plastic molded fused with the plastic bottle I would have just drilled it out. all the other parts do seem overkill though. thanks for the tip, I'll check into my 2002 odyssey screen
piercedasian I researched it some, is this only to the 2005-2010 odyssey? mine is a 2002. I read that one guy has to replace his whole pump every 30k miles, that's ridiculous. . I also have a 2001 accord v6 that is at 211k and probably still on the original pump. I don't get how honda is this stupid.
I cannot thank you enough for putting this video up. I just completed the power steering flush per your directions and everything went flawlessly. I saved US$100 and very appreciative of you and being able to do this. Thank you.
glad you were able to flush it yourself. So much cheaper to do it yourself.
Just completed this, step-by-step, as you instruct. Great help. The job is done right, the first time. Thanks a million.
You're most welcome. Glad it all worked out for you.
Thanks man! Great video, followed all your steps and it worked out great. Ordered the exact parts u have in the video. My steering wheel is no longer stiff.👍
Sweet! Glad you got your vehicle all fixed up!
at first I was scared by the length of the video, but it came out very informative of every action you were doing. Very cool man
yeah the video is long but there is LOTs of detail such that you couldn't possibly screw this job up.
Kid I noticed you never get dirty and that engine bay was extremely clean. I was impressed! I can tell you went to a lot of effort to make this vid. I don't think you miss spoke one word. Thank you for making this video. George
lol, glad you liked my video. Yes, working on clean cars is definitely a pleasure and if it is my cars or my family's cars they're definitely never dirty. Being clean is not only good for me, but the car as well.
Thanks for watching!
This video was perfect! It was straight to the point and it even gave us a price breakdown I will be tackling this project myself this weekend
(2008 Acura TL Owner)
Edwin Valle hope it worked out for this past weekend. Details are important hence why my explanations are often quite verbose!
Back again a month later! Having done the 2007 Odyssey a month ago, decided to do the 2008 Odyssey (our "new" Odyssey, lol) and it took about 50% of the time it took a month ago. The learning effect in action. Of course I already had the drain hose and brass coupling, knew what parts to order, etc. After doing the left/right turning thing, I did one more 2-3 second engine run (like the first one you describe) to get a little more fluid out...I had plenty of PS fluid. It was nice to see the second time that the fluid in the drain tube was clear. Thanks again!
Glad you got BOTH vans all flushed out and working perfectly. A little TLC for your vehicles can go a long way to making them last a long longer than a car that has been neglected.
Super! The products and procedures worked to perfection. For convenience in turning the steering wheel, I placed furniture slides under the wheels. Work great! Thank you.
thanks for watching!
Very nice. Getting ready to tackle this project on a 06 Pilot. Best video I found.
Glad you liked it.
I've watched a number of these and this is the best I've seen. Simple, clean and quick.
glad you liked my vid! Thanks for watching :)
@@piercedasian same process for 07 pilot?
Great tutorial. Very thorough and easy to watch for understanding the overall idea. Can go out and do as methodical or as fast as you want. I like methodical myself. Thanks! Great job!
the devil is always in the details! glad you got things sorted out :)
No joke, this video is the real deal. Followed this method and my steering felt like a new car. Very pro job.
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Great explanation! I'm going to attempt it myself. I'm actually looking forward to it now because it seems easier than I thought.
It is super easy and cheap to do. No reason why you can't successfully complete this job on your own with some basic tools.
I'm obviously a late arrival! But - very helpful. I just received my reservoir and fluid (OEM - internet order). The reservoir part number matches - 53701-SHJ-A02 - but no white dot on the top. However, peering into it with a flashlight, I'm pretty sure I'm seeing a super-fine mesh filter screen in there. FULL SPEED AHEAD! (Thanks for the informative video, piercedasian.)
Update: I watched again, and then did it. Thanks to your video, no surprises whatsoever! The only thing I changed - I used a CLEAR "drain hose," and so I was able to see when the last of the nasty old fluid was gone, and the clear stuff followed. Hooked up the return line... the power steering feels better than it has in 6 years! Awesome!
Glad you liked the video! It is such a simple procedure that it amazes me that more people don't bother doing this on their own and paying the speakership to do something that takes like 15 minutes to complete.
Clear with step-by-step direction and reason why. Great job.
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Thank you for this very informative video, I was able to execute the reservoir swap with the flush like a boss! Literally every step was right on the mark and made it a simple and rewarding activity! Thank you again, your videos rock!!!
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I would say the same thing this is a great video!!! I will do myself this weekend,but its really necessary to replace the fluid container??? thanks!! for your time to post this!!!!
Like a boss - this worked great - thanks for the video! NOTE: The ID for the waste hose to use on our 2010 Odyssey needed to be 3/4" diameter. I used clear vinyl so I could see what was going on after running the vehicle to help keep tings tidy. Everything went great!
glad you were able to flush your power steering! Thanks for watching and sharing your hose size with our viewers.
Excellent explanation; step by step. Easy to follow for my 2004 Honda Odyssey. Like Michael said, no surprises because of your detail. Thanks!!
the devil is in the details! Glad you liked my vid. Thanks for watching.
Best fluid flush video ever. Sensible, neat and effective. Thanks.
Glad you liked the vid!
Hello, I have 176,000 miles on my 2004 Honda Odyssey. I flushed the power steering fluid as you did in the video. Then I changed the power steering pump, (the pump removed had no obvious problems or leaks - I changed it because of miles. I changed the high pressure hose which had a minor leak at the interface of the rubber part and the crimped metal clamp located near the pump. I changed the power steering fluid reservoir, which was identical to the one removed (the bottom of the removed reservoir was full of gunk). I added a fluid filter in the return line to the reservoir to minimize gunk build up in the reservoir. This was a 7 hour job, but glad it was done. All went very well, and upon completion there were no leaks what so ever.
Now, however, I have lots and lots of bubbles in the reservoir, and when the steering wheel is turned to the left or to the right, whether the van is stationary or in transit, an awful noise, like a goat is in distress noise, comes out of the power steering pump area. Before any of this work, neither the noise or the bubbles were present, even though there was the minor leak in the high pressure hose.
I wonder if you have heard this type of noise coming out of the power steering area. If so how would you fix the noise and stop the bubbles, or remove the air from the system. Some people on the internet had fixed this noise and also stopped the bubbles by replacing the pump suction hose, the one that goes from the the reservoir large nozzle to the pump suction, which I had not changed. Would replacing this pump suction hose be a solution to the problems described above, and if not, what else could I do. If possible would you explain the theory behind the bubbles and the noise.
+Sam Rafeedie Sam you have air in your system or you could be starving the power steering system of fluid with the inline filter you installed. The reservoir is the filter for the PS system thus if the fluid and reservoir are replaced every 100, 000kms then you shouldn't really ever have problems with your power steering system. I personally would remove the inline filter so that it allows maximum fluid return flow to the reservoir and I would then bleed the power steering system (turn lock to lock at least 3 times to each side). Top off fluid and then recheck. I'm assuming you don't have any leaks so you're likely not introducing air into the system through the hoses and seals. You could also possibly have a bad pump (remand pumps sometimes are bad out of box). If the old pump was working fine I would've kept using it. Mileage isn't necessarily and accurate indicator of wear. Proper maintenance and the fluid condition in my opinion would dictate if the pump should be replaced or not. Hope that helps.
Awesome video! I flushed a few times, never knew there was a filter in the bottom of the reservoir; I'll have to replace that next time.
yep the filter is a very fine silkscreen like material. Like a very find cloth mesh that catches the impurities in the fluid. Given the cost of a new reservoir there is NO reason why you shouldn't change it out. The filter over time builds up a fine layer of "scum" which hinders fluid flow which then starves the PS fluid pump of much needed oil to provide lubrication and steering boost.
Thanks Pierce!! What a great video-- just did my 2005 Odyssey and everything worked perfectly and now I have power steering that is super smooth and got some really old oil out!!
Hi, What size bottles to buy 12oz?
I'm really glad to hear it!
I believe they are the 12oz ones yes... just the standard sizes from the local Honda dealership.
great video....about to do this on my '08 Ridgeline....thanks for the tip to get a new cap when buying the new reservoir!! Thanks for taking the time to make a high quality and very detailed and informative video!
+1auriculatus glad you liked my video and thanks for watching!
What a great tutorial. I'm far from a mechanic and was able to do this with ease. Got rid of the whine in the power steering. Thanks!
glad it worked out for you!
Thank you for this great DIY video. I just did the power steering flush and replaced the fluid reservoir also. My 07 odyssey has 230,000 miles and had p/s fluid changed around 28K miles due to TSB on the fluid reservoir and again at 130K miles and my old fluid was dark brown if not black. You saved me 138 + tax from going to the dealer. I used all Genuine Honda OEM parts.
Glad my video was of help to you! Fluid is cheap and DIY maintenance is relatively easy to do. Better spend a few bucks on fluid every few years than to replace an expensive pump or rack and pinion unit.
Just love your attention to detail and how clean your engine bay is!
Glad you liked the video. Yes this van is the family's fan and I hate filthy engine bays. Some other cars I do in my channel have pretty dirty motors but alas if a customer doesn't want to pay to have it cleaned then I'm not going to do it for them.
You are so thorough. I simply love your presentation. Great job
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Very clean, straight forward, very detailed and totally doable. Wish all diy video is like this. Thank you.
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This video was very well done, and even though it's for a slightly different Odyssey, it helped me more than the videos that actually had my '04 Odyssey.
Yep the procedure is mostly the same for almost all Honda 3.5 Liter V6 engines whether it be in the Pilot, Odyssey or MDX.
Amazing video professor! It's one thing to have the know. It's another thing to be able to impart the same to others. Great job!
glad you liked the vid. thanks for watching.
This is an outstanding video and explains everything you need to know to perform the flush successfully including the cost. Thanks for taking the time to post this professional grade video.
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Love your videos. You and Dial2fast have the best Odyssey DIY videos! I just bought a floor jack so I’ll now be doing all the maintenance on my cars myself after watching your videos.
Glad you like my vids!
I actually was looking for dial2fast’s video to do this and didn’t find one. Yes, this was an awesomely clear and detailed video. Thank you so much, piercedasian! I will be doing this soon thanks to you. 👍
Fixed my Ridgeline with this, after top o-ring replacement did not work. so I replaced the lower o-ring and this flush instructions with reservoir replacement and it's been almost 3 weeks and running like a champ, 140,000 miles was past due for a new filter reservoir. Thank you sir
glad you got it all figured out. Thanks for watching!
Very clear demo., thanks. Several minor suggestions: a) use a clear "dump" tube so you can determine when the return fluid is running clear, indicating a complete exchange - I use a short metal tube and clamps to couple the return tube to clear vinyl tubing of the same I.D. b) I prefer the front wheels to be unloaded while turning them each way to flush the rack and pinion. I support my cars on a pair of jack stands to get the wheels off the pavement (chock rear wheels and be sure an AWD vehicle doesn't get put into gear), but an alternate method is to place a pair of vinyl floor tile squares under each front wheel to reduce friction.
Thank you for the excellent video. It gave me the confidence to do this myself. The fluid did turn dark right away which probably indicates I should flush it a few times.
the fluid in general does turn dark relatively quickly so don't be overly alarmed by the color. If it's gritty or black then yes flush it lots but dark fluid is pretty typical
I just used this same technique on my 2011 Ridgeline. The only difference is the power steering fluid canister is slightly different and it sits much lower than the Odyssey. With that in mind, I made sure to have plenty of rags underneath as I did spill a small amount of fluid when changing the canister because there is an area below the low pressure side and during my removal of the hose, it poured some fluid into the rags. Thank you for this great video.
Hey Greg, glad you found my video useful! Yes the 2011 Ridgeline is fundamentally the same system :)
Thanks for sharing your tips with our viewers!
Excellent Video, I have worked on rebuilding cars and engines for 35+ years. I pulled this video up to show a neighbor. This is an example of how you should post a "How To" Video as you can do a lot of damage with a limited knowledge base of car repairs. Always wear safety glasses and turning belts will destroy anything they touch including your fingers.
Hey Dean, glad you liked my video and thanks for sharing it with your neighbor! Doing things right has always been my approach to things and being detailed and making sure things are being done right has always been a successful formula for a proper and safe fix.
That was one of the best how-to videos I've ever seen. Thanks! I plan to do this job on my Odyssey soon.
Excellent video. Very informative and detailed. I have a 2003 Odyssey with 78k original miles on it. A few days ago, it started to to make a funny noise when I turned the wheels, and I thought that it sounded like the power steering pump. I took it to my mechanic, and he said that it was the pump. I decided to seek more information on the internet and saw the videos where they talked about replacing the the two O-rings. I did that, but it did not work, it kept making the same noise. I checked the internet again, and came across your video. I followed the instructions to the letter, except that I used a turkey baster to remove the fluid of the reservoir because mine was a bit different from the one in the video and if I had done it this way, the fluid would have spilled. After I finished, I took the van for a spin and the noise was gone. Again thanks a million!! You saved me about $500!
glad to hear that your PS pump noise is gone. a little bit of TLC does go a LONG way in preserving the longevity if your car.
Watched one of your other videos earlier today for fun and I was wondering where I heard your voice before and now this was the first video I actually watched and used! Thanks for helping everyone cheers
haha, I'm apparently everywhere on the internet :)
Thank you and appreciate your video. It was very helpful for 1st timer like me. I was able to replace the original power steering pump and flush out old fluid on 2002 Odyssey with no issue.
glad the video helped!
Excellent video. Very well done. Great camera work and well explained every step of the way.
Glad you liked my vid. Thanks for watching!
Just changed power steering fluid on my 2014 Honda odyssey after watching this. Thank you, very detailed.
Glad you liked the video. Thanks for watching!
Pierce you are the man! Thank you for this tutorial. I literally just did mine an hour ago. I just want to add though that while I was doing this I also changed the O rings on the return line and the main line. Apparently there was a TSB out against the power steering which a lot of people are complaining about the leaks. The new O rings are orange which costs .83 cents at the dealer. Part # 91345-RDA-A01. Somebody asked about the plug. I got the exact same ones at Autozone for less than $3.
yes some folks replace the o-rings but I've found from my past experiences that the o-rings actually don't leak or cause pressure drop issues (I've fixed/flushed/replaced and even done TSBs for the lack of low steering boost on certain years of Odysseys). If you get low boost and lack of power steering when trying to park your car the only fix is to replace the reservoir and pump and fluid to get the system to operate properly. Then again if you ARE leaking like in your particular case then absolutely replace the rings and line sets as required. Thanks for sharing the part #'s and the cost to purchase them.
Thanks for watching!
Very good video with details, did the steering oil flush last week
that's great news!
Well done. I have removed the reservoir and sprayed it out with brake fluid to clean the mesh screen. I have also just raised the front wheels and pumped out the fluid manually without starting the engine. Both ways have worked well. Next time I will peobably start the engine like oyu did; I believe the shop manual suggests this as well. Thanks for your post.
Glad you got your fluid all changed out without a hitch. Yes you can change fluid the way you described but it just goes quicker when you start the engine. I might just try using your method the next time I do mine :)
Great video. It may seem overkill for some experts but I am a beginner and I appreciate the detail shown in the video. One can chose if they want to replace the reservoir or not. I used a bloon to cover the end I removed the hose from so didn't have to buy any special caps.
great tip on the balloon (I think that is what you meant to write). Yes my explanations are most certainly verbose but that is because I try to make sure no detail is left unanswered.
Thank you so much for this video!! My cap did fit the new reservoir well though. Ordered a new one too and appreciate the forewarning
you're very welcome! I'm glad it all worked out for you!
Great job producing the vid. Cannot wait to do this job myself on my 07 touring Odyssey!
Glad you like the video. Good luck on the flush :)
Just completed my flush. Everything worked to the T. Thank you.
that's great to hear!
Thanks for saving me some money and explaining it in simple yet clear detail !
pc5d2bhj you're welcome. thanks for watching!
It worked like a charm on a 2008 Honda Accord. Used almost four bottles. Got a new reservoir from Honda (P/N: 53701-TA0-A01, slightly different from Odyssey's), rubber caps (vacuum caps) from Pep Boys, a 3/4 transparent hose from Lowes and an empty milk jug. Also placed discarded insulation liner squares under the front wheels to make them swivel easier (sand or rice could also work for those who don't have a smooth surface to work on.) One thing to add is that the new clear fluid turned brown within minutes of flushing the system. And last, but not the least, took the used PS fluid to Pep Boys in the original containers for proper disposal and recycling in case you were wondering what to do with it.Thank you very much for the video
great tips Abe! Yes you'er correct in that the new fluid will turn brown pretty quick because you can't comprehensively flush the fluid out of the system short of going through gallons of fluid (which isn't necessary). The point of the flush is to remove as much of the old fluid as possible and replenish the anti-wear agents in the fluid so that you're helping to prolong the life of the power steering system. Treat it like engine oil changes... all fluids eventually wear out.
You're so right
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Excellent and informative video. Worked like a charm, took me less than 30 minutes from start to finish. Thank you very much!
+Tony Stone that's awesome new! Glad to heard it worked out for you.
I did it together with you! Thank for the help and the clean explanation!
+Stefan Goossens sweet! Great job! Glad you liked the vid! Thanks for watching.
Great job explaining the job. A newbie will be more comfortable doing the task and working on cars. Thank you.
you're welcome!
Thanks for a super crispy video and very well explained. Great Job
You're most welcome. Thank you for watching.
I just followed what you did and boom everything was perfect.Thanks a lot man you save me a lot of money and I can't thank you enough.God bless you.
you're most welcome!
if you've got 3 litres of the fluid that ought to be enough. I always buy 4 litres of the fluid JUST IN CASE I'm a little short. Worse case is you can return the extra unopened bottle.
Great video, clear and and to the point!
Very CLEAR - CONCISE - ACCURATE -- Well done video that should give confidence to any car owner to DIY !! Definitely a "Must-View" in conjunction with Power-Steering Pump Replacement -- ( Why would anyone want to introduce "a nasty-filtered-reservoir" with a brand new pump ?? I flushed and added ADDITIONAL Edelmann filter on the return hose ) Thanks for your professionalism !!
Glad you liked my video! Thank you for watching!
Just wanted to let Ya know, your video is precise and well done, followed your instructions to the T and everything went perfectly. Thank you sir my wife is very happy it doesn't take Popeyes arms to steer the van now, thanks again
glad you managed to fix your power steering. Thanks for watching!
great video! I almost blew off the last section until I thought better and went back and made a check list to print out and follow. clearly this procedure will give a complete flush with the best use of the fluid! Also, the new reservoir makes a lot of sense, did not know about the integral filter.
Glad you went back to revisit the video. My videos are often a bit verbose and overtly detailed but they exist for a reason. Do it once do it right is my motto :)
I performed this fluid & reservoir change today on my 07 odyssey with only 56k miles. After seeing Pierce's video, the level of detail and clarity, performing this task was a piece of cake! Took only 1 hour including clean up(that includes watching the video too). I purchase the reservoir via web from a Honda dealer in New Hampshire. Dealers name is SACCUCCI Honda, prices were good. Reservoir 53701-SHJ-A02 was $11.22, cap 53697-SB3-952 was $0.85, Shipping was more because I also ordered parts for our 09 Honda Fit (front brake pads, 4 brake pad retainer clips, engine and cabin air filters) so for everything shipping was $13.70 to Long Island, New York. I already had the Honda power steering fluid which I purchased in 2013 for $3.50 bottle. So my total cost for doing this maintenance was very little, less than 50 dollars.
What I found amazing, even with such low milage on our Odyssey, the old fluid was very dark and there was quite a lot of debris in the old silk screen filter from original reservoir. Bottom line, excellent video, easy DIY, doesn't cost much, doest take much time, and I suspect it will help keep the power steering system in good shape for quite a while. Thanks Piercedasian!!!
+georgewny long term reliability of anything is making sure that proper maintenance is performed. Fluids do wear out and dirt does get in so the best way to protect your vehicle investment is to make sure the anti wear agents in the fluids are at the proper levels (they do deplete with age) and to get rid of anything in the system that doesn't belong. Glad you liked my vid and I'm even happier that you go the job done using genuine parts for less than $50. Can you imagine what the dealer would've charged??
Great video. You made it very easy for a diy project. I will give it a try this weekend.
+Anthony Papa yep this project is seriously too easy to complete. No reason why anyone can't do this at home.
If you take a look at a cross section or cut away view of a rack and pinion system you will realize how delicate your power steering system truly is. If the seals wear down it could end up with a system that does not function properly and if it needs repair or replacement I can only imagine the expense of it! A quick check on the parts alone would be about two thousand dollars plus labour and taxes. I enjoy just watching videos of how people take care of their cars and work on their cars. Espcially when it is narated. Everyone has a different level of knowledge and this video will help all. Very well done and without annoying music in the background! I will be proceeding with this as soon as possible except that it will be on my Honda Civic 2006 LX. Even if it does not have a problem with the reservoir as was mentioned, I would prefer to get as much sludge out of the system as possible. I am really lucky so far that I have not had any problems for so long withou ever having a change done. But then again, I have very low mileage on the car. Well after 3 years this video is still useful. Thanks and have a great day!
glad you liked my vid!
Awesome video!! I ordered my OEM parts (reservoir, oil and cap). I also went to Lowes to get all other materials (hose, clamps and caps). As soon as I receive the parts I will change out my reservoir and oil.
+Roderick Funiestas awesome news. Hope it all works out for you when you do it.
+piercedasian I just wanted to let you know that I followed all your steps on the video. It was such a good feeling to accomplish something that I learned just from watching your video. Thank you once again for your great video. On to the next project...
awesome work. Glad it all worked out for you!
My power steering is acting up that’s why I saw your vid. Wow. Your video is amazing. Thanks.
You're welcome!
Nice slow step by step demo...great job!
Glad you liked the video!
Thanks for that. It worked out nicely.
Right after doing this repair, there was noise coming from the p.s. that would go away once it warmed up. The ps fluid also looked foamy. I found another CZcams video that explained how an o-ring (RDA as the dealership parts guy called em) was allowing for the pump to be sucking in air and the noise is cavitation.
yes, the o-rings on certain odysseys were leaky (I have yet to see on myself on the many vans I've worked on) and it is recommended to change the oring if you're getting foamy oil or lack of power steering boost.
Fantastic video that works the same for doing the 2011 Odyssey. (4th gen) Followed the video step by step & everything went according to the video.
One quick thing to point out: MAKE SURE YOU USE THE CLOSEST SIZED DRAIN TUBE THAT FITS SNUG ONTO THE RETURN LINE! (Measure the diameter of the return line before buying an drain tube line.) I used a 1" plastic clear hose (bought @ Lowe's in the plumbing section for $1 per foot) so I could have visual proof that the old fluid was flushed out & the new fluid was flowing through the line. The oil pumped well through the plastic hose into the catch container, but when I turned off the car, the oil went back down the line towards the engine & that's how I had oil seep through the engine compartment and onto the cardboard I put under the car in case something happened. (WHICH IT DID!) I had a puddle of oil under the car because I did not have a tight seal on the drain tube, but that was totally my fault for buying an extension line that was too large in diameter & thinking that I could just tighten it well enough with the galvanized adjustable clamp.
Do yourself a huge favor & measure the diameter of the return line before buying a clear extension hose and if the hose doesn't fit snug onto the return line, wrap a rubber band around the top of the return line & clamp down over the rubber band for a snug seal.
Turning my steering wheel now feels like it did when I bought the car new! Thank you for posting this video as I also saved a ton of money doing this myself!
All great tips T B! Glad you got it all figured out and have flushed out your PS system.
Thanks for your quick response. You're very helpfull. Keep up the good work of sharing knowledge.
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Great video! This site is becoming one of my go to's for auto repair.
I'm so glad to hear that! I love doing DIY videos when I have the time and patience to do them.