Honda Power Steering Fluid or Amsoil PSF?

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I need to change the PSF fluid in my Ody. I am kind of up in the air on which fluid to use. I like the Amsoil products, but does the PSF really matter? I am sure I would be fine if I used the OEM stuff and it is a lot cheaper. Talk be into which way I should go. Obviously I like Amsoils products, but I haven't been convinced the PSF is worth the cost.
 
From what I have read on Honda forums you need to use their psf as other fluids will cause leaks.
This seems to be the one fluid that the majority says to use oem only.
 
I see no advantage to using something other than the OEM fluid for PSF.

IMO, synthetic PSF is a novelty. Maybe if you were racing...

And it's not only cheaper, it's more readily available as well.
 
Amsoil's new PSF is recommended for Honda applications. It's supposed to be pretty good, so if I owned a Honda, Amsoil PSF is what I'd use in the system.
 
Originally Posted By: Audi Junkie
Wait a minute..."will cause leaks"?



Thats what someone posted as happening to them after using non honda fluid.
 
Originally Posted By: hate2work

I see no advantage to using something other than the OEM fluid for PSF.

IMO, synthetic PSF is a novelty. Maybe if you were racing...

And it's not only cheaper, it's more readily available as well.

I have never been disappointed with synthetic ATF in power steering systems that require ATF. They lighten the steering.

Many European cars leave the factory with synthetic PSF. There must be a good reason to use a product that costs 5x to 10x as expensive.
 
Originally Posted By: posty
Originally Posted By: Audi Junkie
Wait a minute..."will cause leaks"?



Thats what someone posted as happening to them after using non honda fluid.


I have read several stories of this happeneing. Although, I have never experienced this as I won't use anything but Honda or Honda spec'ed PSF in my Honda/Acura.

I don't feel like doing a steering rack R&R like those unfortunate enough to have used other fluids.
 
Originally Posted By: artificialist
Originally Posted By: hate2work

I see no advantage to using something other than the OEM fluid for PSF.

IMO, synthetic PSF is a novelty. Maybe if you were racing...

And it's not only cheaper, it's more readily available as well.

I have never been disappointed with synthetic ATF in power steering systems that require ATF. They lighten the steering.

Many European cars leave the factory with synthetic PSF. There must be a good reason to use a product that costs 5x to 10x as expensive.


That was my experience in the TL, a very slight lightening of the steering, most noticable when cold. Unfortunately it was wrecked within a month so I haven't gotten a chance to test out the leak theory. In fact I have to order a few more pints since the rack was replaced twice.
 
Honda PSF has a different visc (thicker) and has additional additives like Zn, P, Ca, etc as detergent. Not sure if Amsoil's visc is correct for Honda application, but I wouldn't take a chance on it unless they guarantee it or I've seen people use it without problem.
 
why bother with the risks... new steering rack/pump is no thx.

Honda is very specific about their fluids... stick w/ Genuine Honda PSF+ATF+Coolant...

The only aftermarket fluid I would use are motor oil and brake fluid...
 
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