Hi i have a 2004 honda accprd lx 2.4 liter engine. I have to change my brake fluid, power steering fluid and my coolant. I was just wondering is there a brand that works best for my car? And do i need to flush each one? I dont have a manual to tell me which i need to order one soon. But for those fluids is there a brand thst works best or will i need all different kinds of brands for each job. I heard prestone is great but id like to see your guys opiniins. Thanks in advance.
I've always changed at ambient temp.
Ok cool. So after I change it do I have to drive it or just leave it parked?
you have to bleed the air out.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0hOL4JwMTE&ab_channel=PhillipsVisionPhillipsVision
Ok cool I will try this tomorrow since the rain messed everything up today. So I just have to get as much out as possible right? Meaning it's possible there could be some left in there.
Also mines doesnt make that noise although it does make a noise when i turn the wheel. And i dont have a dip stick in mines its just a cap or is that just the reservoir and i have a dip stick as well somewhere?. Its a 2004 honda accord lx 2.4 cylinder.
And not to say your video isnt good but can i also do it like this?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhIdhffMl5c
i hate i know nothing about cars im sorry. so to start did you empty the reservoir tank then started to turn the wheel and let the rest come up and then sucked out more and repeat til the air bubbles were gone then refilled? and the camera was showing inside the reservoir tank or where the dipstick is, im just wondering cause my car is different, i really hope im not being to confusing i really apologize.
Since you know nothing about cars, search youtube for your specific car on how to do it and see if it's something you and do and determine if it's something you should even attempt or not.
Yeah the video I sent looks just like mines And I was told i need it changed.
His is a ex mines is a lx. But they are the same year and engine size.
And I heard if you jack the front up it's easier to get it out. But my question would be when I'm turning the wheel do I start the car up and turn the wheel or is there a way to turn the wheel while it's not fully on?
Jacking up the front helps. Yes, start the car and then turn the wheel back/forth, otherwise the ps pump isn't running and won't do anything.
I always do it when the engine is cold.
Just don't do it the way I did it a few years ago, accidentally leaving off the reservoir cap after checking the power steering fluid and then driving away.
Things went pear-shaped very quickly but thankfully nothing was damaged. {pear}:surprised:
Just get Honda fluid. Honda's tend to be picky about fluid and it really doesn't cost that much more.
Look it up in your owner's manual.
I don't have one but I just ordered one
You should be able to view it online.
I did view it but it doesn't say how many bottles/ounces I need after a flush just says where to fill it up to.
It should be marked on the resivior where to fill it up to.
The shop told me I would need to change my power steering fluid soon. So I was going to use the baster to take out the fluid and put in new fluid. Now other people are telling me I don't need to really ever change it just need to top it off. My mechanic isn't around and I don't know what to Do.
If the fluid is dirty, you need to change it. Realize that the power steering system is a high pressure system and if you have debris inside, it may cut through the rubber lines and you may end up spending more money to fix.
true, so can should i just take a little out to see the color to see if its dirty. the one neighbor i have said you dont really need to ever change it which unless its a flush, but i tend to disagree and my mechanic isnt around. i dont want to put new fluid in with old fluid.
Check this video:
v https://youtu.be/VuPALAnHjRM
It's a good, inexpensive preventative. And steering is pretty important to safety.
Check this link for the manual:
https://cdn.dealereprocess.org/cdn/servicemanuals/honda/2004-accord.pdf
Yaser it said not found.
How many bottles do i need to refill a power steering flush, coolant flush and brake flush? For each and us it better to just refill or flush?
2004 Honda accord lx 2.4L
It all depends on what vehicle you are speaking about. For those systems there is nothing wrong with a flush
Sorry its a 2004 Honda accord lx 2.4liter
How many bottles for each job do you recommend?
2004 honda accord lx 4 cylinder. So im going to be changing my power steering fluid this week and i was just wondering, when i suction it out should i put it in a jar to see how many quarts i take out and put the same amount back in?
Are there any stickers under your hood mentioning power steering, AC refrigerant & other fluid quantities?
Im heading out to change my power steering fluid. Now do i change when the engine has been off for a while or when its hot. Like should i drive for 5 minutes park then change it?