Honda Civic Power Steering fluid evac and refill DIY

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Honda Civic Power Steering fluid evac and refill DIY

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Күн бұрын

This a simple maintenance job that is easily performed by yourself.
If you don't have a fluid vacuum pump a turkey baster type will work.
This task done every year or 20,000 miles will go a long way in pump and rack and pinion longevity.
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@ionori9299 8 күн бұрын

thank you so much for this, adding new fluid of any kind to my car always makes me nervous for some reason (scared i'll mess it up and ruin my car LOL) so i really appreciate how you explain things to help really make it feel much easier than it is in my head

@pmtips4482 5 күн бұрын

Thank you for the kind words! As always...stay safe!

@aaronoliver2235 Жыл бұрын

Worked for me. Just finished. I just hope I don’t have any leaks.

@pmtips4482 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@gottacallmedragon Жыл бұрын

Can you make a video of you saying "Dammit, Bobby!" ?

@pmtips4482 Жыл бұрын

I need to work on that ;)

@TheJoker21488 4 ай бұрын

😂

@kidyugi1 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Very easy guide and great explanation on a how to.

@pmtips4482 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! I really appreciate your time and comment!

@eduardodelgado4133 4 жыл бұрын

Your the man! In case you didn't know👍

@pmtips4482 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@10highsky 2 жыл бұрын

my civic power steering fails when I start the car and turns back on after I've drove the car for about a minute. do you think this could fix it ?

@andyou6238 Жыл бұрын

Same here. I just let it warm up to avoid this problem

@alegnahoward 5 ай бұрын

But would this fix it ?

@mauriceo84 Ай бұрын

Did you manage to solve it? I have the same issue rn Thanks in advanced

@10highsky Ай бұрын

@@mauriceo84 nope, apparently mine is electrical so I would have to replace the whole system.

@jaa911itsme1 28 күн бұрын

Yea the 2012 honda civic just be having alot of electrical issues after hitting over 160k miles for some odd reason. But it drives and handles well when keeping up wit maintenance.

@FD-rh6tr 3 жыл бұрын

You want to do this at least 3+ times to really change it. This method works perfectly fine though 👍🏼

@pmtips4482 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip!

@LightsaberGoBrrrrrr Жыл бұрын

Yup that’s exactly what I do with my civic and Impreza. Drain it as much as possible, fill it back up between min and max, drive around at least several miles, repeat all steps multiple times. Dollar tree sometimes will have a very good deal on an unknown but quality brand, SMB. Scoop it up when you can

@FD-rh6tr Жыл бұрын

@@LightsaberGoBrrrrrr This method is good but I found a much better method to flush the system in one go. Jack up front wheels, Suck up fluid from reservoir and disconnect return line, hookup return line to tube which goes to a bucket, plug up the reservoir so fluid doesn't escape, add new fluid and turn steering wheel back and fourth with the car off, add fluid so it doesn't go below low mark and once fluid is clean, re-install return line to reservoir and top off fluid, done.

@jayc4283 6 ай бұрын

@@LightsaberGoBrrrrrr absolutely not. Dollar tree is the last place I would save 3 dollars to lube a $400 part

@henrysegarra Жыл бұрын

You’re there for exactly what I want

@eefi123 3 жыл бұрын

Hi! Do you need to remove the old fluid before filling it with new fluid?

@pmtips4482 3 жыл бұрын

Hi eefi, if you are low on PS fluid you can just top it off to the proper level and drive on. The evac method of remove and replace (with new), is for preventive maintenance measures, with the added benefit of your car loving you in return. Thank you for watching! Stay safe!!

@steelhead197 4 жыл бұрын

Yes sir....I will do it immediately! 😂👊🏻👍🏻🇨🇦

@pmtips4482 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and commenting!

@DesertSnow1 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. You can drive it for a day and repeat the step to get most of it out.

@comet7676 2 жыл бұрын

Great video man, short and I actually learned what I was looking for 😝🤘

@maya-amf3325 9 ай бұрын

I just found out about that... Got my 2008 civic since 2011 and been driving it and doing other maintenance but never looked at the power steering fluid. No idea if it was looked at in past inspections at the garage. Lately I've been hearing a weird wheezing noise and noticed my power steering is rough when I start the car. Then after a few second it gets better. Also noticed an oil spill on my parking spot. Seems like I got a leak in that system... Now I'll know to do this routinely.

@pmtips4482 9 ай бұрын

Good luck! Thanks for watching!

@francesmayo7384 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing this cause l didn't know that!

@pmtips4482 2 ай бұрын

Happy to help!

@dhanwantdhaliwal1419 Жыл бұрын

2014 Honda Civic

@juanochoa-hp1gg Жыл бұрын

98% of people don’t own a vacuum like that….I’ve never even seen one in my life smh🤦‍♂️

@pmtips4482 Жыл бұрын

There are smaller models available. Even a turkey baster will work just fine. Thanks for watching!

@jvasquez311 3 жыл бұрын

Thank You 😎

@pmtips4482 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome 😊

@Gluluman Жыл бұрын

thank you !

@pmtips4482 Жыл бұрын

No worries!

@parkerbohnn Жыл бұрын

I didn't see any filter.

@robertryan7528 Жыл бұрын

Hank Hill?

@pmtips4482 Жыл бұрын

In the flesh!

@azadmuzaffar 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve Honda Civic 213. I don’t see Power Steering reservoir at the place where in your video it’s located. Is it that in 2013 model, the location of power steering reservoir is changed?

@pmtips4482 3 жыл бұрын

Azad, your 2013 9th generation Civic should have EPS. You will have no reservoir. The rack and pinion will be sealed (lube inside). I really like the concept and technology of electric power steering. Thank you for watching!

@eddrews8582 2 жыл бұрын

thanks you so much

@pmtips4482 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@coledraughn5235 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@pmtips4482 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Coley, and thank you for your time watching the video. I hope it helped!

@j.emrys-8187 3 жыл бұрын

How much do the bottles cost in Honda dealership?

@pmtips4482 3 жыл бұрын

The last I purchased at a Honda dealership was Feb. 2019 in southern Indiana. The 12 ounce bottle was $4.35 Thanks for watching and commenting!

@valancia1353 Жыл бұрын

Mu power steering wheel is not even visible gow can I find it?

@pmtips4482 Жыл бұрын

Look up your engine diagram on google and see if it shows it. Thanks!

@erickt1974 Жыл бұрын

Hey bud! How do you know when to stop sucking up the old fluid?

@pmtips4482 Жыл бұрын

You will only pull out what's in the reservoir and may not get all of that due to a filter screen location. Just get what you can, refill, drive 1,000 miles and repeat till you feel comfortable with the fluid quality. Thanks for watching!

@jayc4283 6 ай бұрын

the car starts leaning to one side

@goosetaco5586 2 жыл бұрын

Do I check it with the engine on or warm or off

@pmtips4482 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Goose, there should be a "min cold" and "max hot" marking on the reservoir. Engine off. Thanks for watching!

@parkerbohnn Жыл бұрын

Engine off and cold.

@Distorted-Vision 2 жыл бұрын

I have a 2009 UK Honda Civic MK8. It doesn't have a power steering fluid reservoir.

@robertryan7528 Жыл бұрын

It may be electric power steering

@mohamedfarshad4466 5 ай бұрын

Hello Mate, I have a 2009 Honda Civic. There is a small steering fluid leak and while taking turns or going around in roundabouts the steering wheel shakes a bit. Can you please advice me if this needs to be fixed asap or can i drive like this for a while as i have time and budget issue at the moment?

@pmtips4482 5 ай бұрын

Hello, a quick test would be to properly fill the PS reservoir to its max cold level, go for a drive and see what happens. I don't think the power steering has anything to do with your steering wheel shake. If tire wear is normal looking, how about the wheel bearings up front? Mine were shot at the 90,000 mile mark but the car still drove and handled nice, it was extremely noisy with those 90K mile OEM wheel bearings. You need to make sure there is no steering geometry issues going on like a worn out tie rod end, or strut connections. You could very well be experiencing a rack and pinion going out. Best of luck to you!

@kevin43324332 9 ай бұрын

so all you did was get it out of the reservoir? what about the rest of the system?

@pmtips4482 9 ай бұрын

The rest of the PS system will have to wait. I do the evac every year.....vacuum the reservoir and refill with genuine Honda PS fluid...my Civic is 15 1/2 years old and 120,000 miles, the steering is just as I drove it off the lot a decade and half ago. Zero issues. Thanks for watching!

@borracha_karkara 2 жыл бұрын

Can’t I just add more

@pmtips4482 2 жыл бұрын

You sure can! Thanks for watching!

@AliTravels99 4 жыл бұрын

Hey man, I have a 2005 civic LX, my Honda dealership says their power steer fluid would work with every Honda , is this the case even with an older Honda?

@pmtips4482 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Ali, I'm pretty sure that is the case. You might try a search on google for the fluid recommendations, but don't take the very first one you read as being correct. Check out a few different sights and weigh the info. Stay safe! Thanks for watching!

@user-ou9gn5gz4b Жыл бұрын

It not on the right side my is civic SI 2008 where could it be at?

@pmtips4482 Жыл бұрын

In any case, if not visible, you may have electric power steering. Check your OM to be sure. Thanks for watching and good luck!

@ChrissyWorks 3 жыл бұрын

You sure this is okay to do? I have the same car as you and my car whines when steering. Will this solve the problem? Let me know

@pmtips4482 3 жыл бұрын

It's perfectly fine to do this. I don't think it will solve your steering whine. On the noise issue, check the belt tension. I know it's a tight spot down there to really get your hand to but it's doable. If tension feels decent, have someone with a bright flashlight look at the belt and see if it stops or slows somewhat as you turn the wheel lock to lock, not too fast but a steady turn to keep drag on the pump. Car in park and emergency brake on of course. If tension is good and the belts slows as you turn (belt is slipping on pulley), it could be the pump failing and/or the rack and pinion. Thanks and good luck to you! Work safe!!

@josueabarca1913 Жыл бұрын

I can’t find the reservoirs at my 2015 Honda civic Ex. What do I do?

@pmtips4482 Жыл бұрын

A 2015 Civic EX should have electric power steering therefore no reservoir. Thanks for watching!

@josueabarca1913 Жыл бұрын

@@pmtips4482 so what do I do to make the steering wheel feel better and not stiff?

@pmtips4482 Жыл бұрын

@Josué Abarca Outside of no steering geometry problems, I would run max air pressure in your front tires. Don't over inflate, just run the maximum and see how it feels. Good luck!

@user-ou9gn5gz4b Жыл бұрын

It not on the right side my is civic SI2008

@pmtips4482 Жыл бұрын

The SI series have different power trains. I'm not familiar with that series. Thanks for watching!

@GMarieBehindTheMask 3 жыл бұрын

Is this done during a routine oil change?

@pmtips4482 3 жыл бұрын

Not necessarily, I try to do it every 10K to 15K miles. It is a simple task and doesn't take much fluid, so you could do it every oil change and not hurt a thing. Thank you for watching!

@mariagamarro3996 8 ай бұрын

Donde le pongo el aseite del bolante

@pmtips4482 7 ай бұрын

It goes directly onto the ball bearing. Thanks for watching!

@wauliepalnuts6134 2 жыл бұрын

*_I HAVE A HARD TIME BELIEVING YOU PAID $4.35 FOR THE FLUID FROM THE DEALERSHIP._*

@pmtips4482 2 жыл бұрын

It was 4.35 for the 12 fluid ounces at a dealership in 2019. I know what you mean though, some dealerships charge like crazy for OEM fluids. Thanks for watching!

@wauliepalnuts6134 2 жыл бұрын

@@pmtips4482 *_I STAND CORRECTED. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP TODAY AND THEY SAID A BOTTLE IS $4.92._* *_THANKS FOR THE IDEA._*

@wauliepalnuts6134 Жыл бұрын

*_JUST AN UPDATE ON THE PRICE: I PAID $5.19 FOR A BOTTLE TODAY @ THE DEALERSHIP (SEPT. 2022)_*

@pmtips4482 Жыл бұрын

Thank you BR for the price update! That darn inflation!!

@xinurdyingarmsx Жыл бұрын

@@pmtips4482 Price update in 2023, $5.98. Everything costs more but at least this didn't skyrocket.

@feliperamos3968 3 жыл бұрын

How many bottles you need?

@pmtips4482 3 жыл бұрын

I don't recall how many ounces the reservoir held. I would buy 1 quart (or 1 liter) of genuine Honda Power Steering fluid for your specific vehicle and evac out the reservoir, refill and drive for 3,000 to 5,000 miles, then do it again. I try to do it every 10,000 miles after that. I think it takes at least that long to cycle through the rack and pinion well enough to warrant an evac. Thanks and good luck to you!

@TvaloneCC 3 жыл бұрын

What did y'all use for evac ?

@pmtips4482 3 жыл бұрын

Toren, I have the large 8 liter capacity model from MityVac. I'm going to get a smaller version as the large capacity is not needed as much and the small model is much handier to work with. Thanks for watching!

@TvaloneCC 3 жыл бұрын

@@pmtips4482 Thanks happy turkey day.

@pmtips4482 3 жыл бұрын

@@TvaloneCC You too! Stay safe!

@seancomp4361 3 жыл бұрын

Where to buy an eval system?

@pmtips4482 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, you can google "Mityvac" products, they are probably the largest manufacturer of automotive style evac systems. Some run well over 100.00, but for a small and easily accessable reservoir like a PS system, you could just buy a cheap turkey baster to remove the old fluid. Keep in mind the fluid will damage the baster over time so you may not get too many evacs with it, but they are low cost items. Thank you for watching!

@sadiddysav5525 3 жыл бұрын

Hey, on my Honda owners manual it says “turning the steering wheel to full left/right lock will damage the power steering pump” can I do this while changing out my fluid ?

@pmtips4482 3 жыл бұрын

I would not do that. I would evac out the reservoir and refill, in a few thousand miles, repeat till you are satisfied then go 10 to 20K. There are no magic mileage numbers, so it's a judgement call. Bear in mind, all vehicle OMs are specifically listing fluids like power steering, transfer case, ATF, and differential fluid changes. Ex. 2017 RAM 2500 transfer case fluid drain and refill at 48 months, brake fluid flush at 48 months, ATF fluid and filters (two filters) 48 months, all those regardless of mileage. I never did like lock to lock operation on anything, including lawn mowers. Thanks for watching and work safe!