Simple yet a very cost effective preventive approach. I am sure the mechanics and dealers will only prescribe costly power steering flush and not this. That’s why I love this video. Thank you Andrew.
I like this idea. First replacement will make the entire fluid approximately 33% fresh. A subsequent one will make it 55% fresh and the 3rd one will make it 70% fresh and so on. It will never be 100% though. But I think it is much cheaper and good enough. I will keep doing this on my vehicles. Remember to use exact same fluid every time, preferably genuine Honda fluid.
For those who are interested in doing a full fluid replacement, here are the instructions on page 17-14 of the service manual for 1999-2004 Honda Odysseys for replacing the power steering fluid: ---------------------- Fluid Replacement Check the reservoir at regular intervals, and add the recommended fluid as necessary. Always use Honda Power Steering Fluid. Using any other type of power steering fluid or automatic transmission fluid can cause increased wear and poor steering in cold weather. SYSTEM CAPACITY: 1.1 ℓ (1.16 US. qt) at disassembly RESERVOIR CAPACITY: 0.4 ℓ (0.42 US. qt) 1. Raise the reservoir, then disconnect the return hose to drain the reservoir. Take care not to spill the fluid on the body and parts. Wipe off any spilled fluid at once. 2. Connect a hose of suitable diameter to the disconnected return hose, and put the hose end in a suitable container. 3. Start the engine, let it run at idle, and turn the steering wheel from lock-to-lock several times. When fluid stops running out of the hose, shut off the engine. Discard the fluid. 4. Reinstall the return hose on the reservoir. 5. Fill the reservoir to the upper level line. 6. Start the engine and run it at fast idle, then turn the steering from lock-to-lock several times to bleed air from the system. 7. Recheck the fluid level and add more if necessary. Do not fill the reservoir beyond the upper level line. 8. If the fluid is contaminated, dark, or discolored, repeat step 3 as necessary.
But that's not actually true. The whole power steering fluid system holds 3 quarts. You can't just change one pint of it and expect that to remove all the sediment in Old fluid that actually damages the power steering system.
@@brianwnc8168 This is not what he is actually saying. He is basically saying change one more time a month or later or so and then change one more time after another month or so. The combined result would not be a 100% fresh replacement. But it would a reasonable replacement for a mere 3 x $5 = $15.
Genius! You saved me a lot of money. I do agree it requires a little more to flush. You can do it the way suggested by another poster, which is probably the best way. Also you can connect the reservoir return line to a bottle to collect dirty fluid as you use the engine a few seconds at a time to run new fluid through, being careful to top off the reservoir and never letting it run empty. If you do this, you have to first empty the reservoir with this method, then temporarily plug the reservoir where the return line connects, so that you can fill the reservoir with clean fluid and run it through the system. Pretty easy but requires 2 people and quick action to avoid the reservoir going dry - which can cause problems.
My high pressure power steering hose was leaking for about 2 years in my 2002 Odyssey. I kept adding replacement fluid. I think I had the best flushed system on the road. Fluid in the reservoir was completely clear. Now that I fixed it I have to worry about flushing the system again (LOL).
This guy is wrong. The fluid capacity of the power steering fluid is over three quarts. You can't just change half a pint of the fluid and expect that to remove the damaging sediment and decomposing old fluid. He says it'll save money but that won't be true once you have to pay $1000 to replace your rack and pinion steering that got damaged because fluid was not changed properly
This video is for owners who don't wants to disconnect the hose, and risk letting air in the system, if they don't have the skill to do it properly. Many Honda owners will do just that, replace the fluid in the reservoir. Honda actually does not have a service internal for power steering fluid changes. So any fluid exchanges would be "gravy." I've own several Hondas that have gone over 100K, with doing just this, and no power steering issues. One is certainly welcome to pay a good mechanic to exchange the fluid completely in the entire system . Just make sure they actually do the complete work, and not just replace the fluid in the reservoir (and say that they did it and charge you for it.)
This is not a substitute that bleed out the system. If owners have the skill and knowledge to do so, one should continue. My 3rd Honda is near 100K miles, so this alone has worked well for me.
It's a good rule of thumb to change the fluid at 100k miles, so by him doing a little every 20k miles he's essentially replacing all the fluid before that. That's how the dealer services the transmission.
Simple yet a very cost effective preventive approach. I am sure the mechanics and dealers will only prescribe costly power steering flush and not this. That’s why I love this video. Thank you Andrew.
Thank you Wang,this video was very very helpful because i didn't want to spend money on a pump and this video saved me some $$$
I like this idea. First replacement will make the entire fluid approximately 33% fresh. A subsequent one will make it 55% fresh and the 3rd one will make it 70% fresh and so on. It will never be 100% though. But I think it is much cheaper and good enough. I will keep doing this on my vehicles. Remember to use exact same fluid every time, preferably genuine Honda fluid.
For those who are interested in doing a full fluid replacement, here are the instructions on page 17-14 of the service manual for 1999-2004 Honda Odysseys for replacing the power steering fluid:
----------------------
Fluid Replacement
Check the reservoir at regular intervals, and add the recommended fluid as necessary. Always use Honda Power Steering Fluid. Using any other type of power steering fluid or automatic transmission fluid can cause increased wear and poor steering in cold weather.
SYSTEM CAPACITY: 1.1 ℓ (1.16 US. qt) at disassembly
RESERVOIR CAPACITY: 0.4 ℓ (0.42 US. qt)
1. Raise the reservoir, then disconnect the return hose to drain the reservoir. Take care not to spill the fluid on the body and parts. Wipe off any spilled fluid at once.
2. Connect a hose of suitable diameter to the disconnected return hose, and put the hose end in a suitable container.
3. Start the engine, let it run at idle, and turn the steering wheel from lock-to-lock several times. When fluid stops running out of the hose, shut off the engine. Discard the fluid.
4. Reinstall the return hose on the reservoir.
5. Fill the reservoir to the upper level line.
6. Start the engine and run it at fast idle, then turn the steering from lock-to-lock several times to bleed air from the system.
7. Recheck the fluid level and add more if necessary. Do not fill the reservoir beyond the upper level line.
8. If the fluid is contaminated, dark, or discolored, repeat step 3 as necessary.
very helpful, but even more help would be citing the ID OD of hoses and their lengths thanks
The shampoo bottle trick is honestly amazing thank you so much. You are a genius!!!!
"Is replacing fluid in the reservoir enough..."
---dramatic pause----
"YES!"
Love it.
But that's not actually true. The whole power steering fluid system holds 3 quarts. You can't just change one pint of it and expect that to remove all the sediment in Old fluid that actually damages the power steering system.
@@brianwnc8168 This is not what he is actually saying. He is basically saying change one more time a month or later or so and then change one more time after another month or so. The combined result would not be a 100% fresh replacement. But it would a reasonable replacement for a mere 3 x $5 = $15.
Very good idea. Thank you very much.
Genius! You saved me a lot of money. I do agree it requires a little more to flush. You can do it the way suggested by another poster, which is probably the best way. Also you can connect the reservoir return line to a bottle to collect dirty fluid as you use the engine a few seconds at a time to run new fluid through, being careful to top off the reservoir and never letting it run empty. If you do this, you have to first empty the reservoir with this method, then temporarily plug the reservoir where the return line connects, so that you can fill the reservoir with clean fluid and run it through the system. Pretty easy but requires 2 people and quick action to avoid the reservoir going dry - which can cause problems.
How often we need to change power steering fluid on an Odyssey?
Thank you! Yesterday I was asked to pay $240 for that. They will hate you :).💯
My high pressure power steering hose was leaking for about 2 years in my 2002 Odyssey. I kept adding replacement fluid. I think I had the best flushed system on the road. Fluid in the reservoir was completely clear. Now that I fixed it I have to worry about flushing the system again (LOL).
I did my self because the hose broke so I have to replace it! Thank you for sharing!
Cool idea. An even better trick is to buy a $70 oil extractor (look at ewk) and use it to do power steering fluid, transmission fluid, etc.
Awesome. I will change tomorrow. I love you and your idea. 💚
Thanks for the content! Quick and easy fix!
Genius. Since i need to do mine AND just finished a big bottle of lotion. Going to do this today
That’s an amazing hack bro! 😎
I'll give this a shot. It's brilliant! Thank you so much!
Thanks
Thank you!!!!
Thanks. Good video.
How many bottles do I need if I use this method because the fluid is not completely drained? This is a great video btw. Thank you!
In this case, exactly one bottle, for the Odyssey.
@@andrewwang3900 Thank you, Andrew! Will go buy a bottle this weekend.
thank you very much.
Excellent idea. We can do the same for any car.
Yes. I have one shampoo bottle for brake fluid too. And anyone can do this.
Very good idea. Thank you very much.
So nice excellent tips my friend
thanks!
Awesome trick. Thanks
pretty easy and simple
Shampoo bottle was a life hack
I will star to keep my empty tall shampoo bottles now,
using shampoo bottle as a Pump is an awesome idea.
Would the asian prestone PSF work as well? I know it's says honda compatible but I've heard mixed things about it
No experience with that. Perhaps others can chime in.
nice video
Thanks..
Genius
What year is your Honda?
2014.
What year is your Honda Odyssey?
2014
lol love it
What type of power steering did you use?
Genuine Honda power steering fluid.
@@andrewwang3900 thank you so much!
NO
This was not a flush
Correct, it’s not a flush.
This guy is wrong. The fluid capacity of the power steering fluid is over three quarts. You can't just change half a pint of the fluid and expect that to remove the damaging sediment and decomposing old fluid.
He says it'll save money but that won't be true once you have to pay $1000 to replace your rack and pinion steering that got damaged because fluid was not changed properly
This video is for owners who don't wants to disconnect the hose, and risk letting air in the system, if they don't have the skill to do it properly. Many Honda owners will do just that, replace the fluid in the reservoir. Honda actually does not have a service internal for power steering fluid changes. So any fluid exchanges would be "gravy." I've own several Hondas that have gone over 100K, with doing just this, and no power steering issues. One is certainly welcome to pay a good mechanic to exchange the fluid completely in the entire system . Just make sure they actually do the complete work, and not just replace the fluid in the reservoir (and say that they did it and charge you for it.)
@@andrewwang3900, what about the settlement that isn't completely removed that continues to wear out the fluid pump and other components?
This is not a substitute that bleed out the system. If owners have the skill and knowledge to do so, one should continue. My 3rd Honda is near 100K miles, so this alone has worked well for me.
It's a good rule of thumb to change the fluid at 100k miles, so by him doing a little every 20k miles he's essentially replacing all the fluid before that. That's how the dealer services the transmission.
@@andrewwang3900 This works for me as well!