I was told that I have a power steering leak. How is this detected and what is done to fix it? Approx. cost?

Generally it’s detected by noticing that the power steering fluid level is lower than it should be. It can also be detected by noticing power steering fluid on the floor underneath the car. Let’s start at the beginning. Who told you this, and how did they have the occasion to find out?

I went to a Honda dealership due to a safety recall on the airbags. They told me that my battery needed immediate replacement. (I live no more than 2 miles from the dealership.) They also said that my front end bushings were starting to split and recommended replacing them. So I take my car to my tr…

I don’t know what it is with Honda dealerships and batteries. Every time I’ve ever had my Acuras or Hondas into a dealership, they’ve told me I need a new battery. Even if the battery is less than a year old, and I load test it at home and it passes with flying colors, they will tell me I need a new…

[image] shadowfax: I don’t know what it is with Honda dealerships and batteries. Every time I’ve ever had my Acuras or Hondas into a dealership, they’ve told me I need a new battery. Even if the battery is less than a year old, and I load test it at home and it passes with flying colors, they wi…

No. But I park on mostly gravel and dirt which might absorb it. I dunno.

I stopped going to the dealership after I found a good independent mechanic. Used him for years but then he retired. New independent highly recommended by people in my 'hood. I think Honda wants to find something no matter what. Especially because the replacement of the airbags didn’t cost me anyth…

I had to have ps lines redone due to rust, 1 or 2 I do not recall $800.

My quote was $600 including parts, labor, tax.

Sound like it is in the ballpark!

Thanks. Good news. And I think it’s stopped raining so I can walk the 5 blocks to retrieve my car from the mechanic.

2003 Honda Accord Power steering leak

Maintenance/Repairs

tcmichnorth September 23, 2019, 11:42pm 20

They have their own. Many makes specify using their own fluids. Many people ignore this, but Honda may use special made seals that require their fluids so seals do not prematurely wear. With Hondas and Saturn’s I always use their fluids in everything accept motor oil. I do know that at my Honda dealership the pricing for tranny and power steering fluid is very reasonable.

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