If you have a Honda Civic and need to check, add, or flush the power steering fluid, it is easy to do.
Keeping the fluid at the right level is needed for the power steering to operate correctly.
A flush should also be done periodically as part of regular maintenance.
Type of Power Steering Fluid for Honda Civic
The Civic uses Genuine Honda power steering fluid that can be bought at dealerships or online.
Using the original fluid is always the best option for the power steering to have a long working life.
How to Check Power Steering Fluid Level Honda Civic
The reservoir will have the makings labeled for Upper Level and Lower Level.
The fluid should be between these two levels.
If the fluid is below the Lower Level, marking fluid should be added.
If the fluid is accidentally overfilled, it should be drained out until the level is lowered below the Upper Level marking.
New fluid is added at the top of the reservoir.
Honda Civic Power Steering Location
The power steering unit on a Honda Civic is located under the hood on the passenger side of the vehicle.
Depending on the year of the Civic, the unit can be back toward the firewall or toward the front of the engine bay.
How To Add More Power Steering Fluid Honda Civic
To add more fluid, pour more into the reservoir until the level is above the marking labeled Lower Level.
Do not add too much fluid or go over the marking labeled Upper Level.
A funnel can be used to help get the fluid into the reservoir without spilling it.
How To Flush the Power Steering Fluid Honda Civic
Flushing is done when the fluid becomes very old and dark.
The old fluid is removed, and new fluid is added to keep the power steering unit lubricated and working well.
The old fluid can be removed with a pump or by removing the bottom hose on the reservoir.
Most will use a pump as they are low-cost items and work well at quickly removing the old fluid.
Most often, the old fluid is removed, the engine started, and the steering wheel moved from full left to full right 2-3 times, and then the fluid is pumped out again.
The fluid can be pumped out again if the fluid is still very black.
Summary
Doing regular maintenance on a Honda Civic Power Steering unit is required to keep it operating.
If the reservoir is low more fluid should be added, being careful not to overfill it.
If the fluid is very dark and looks black, it should be replaced by pumping out the old fluid and adding in new fluid.
The bottom hose on the fluid reservoir can also be removed and the fluid drained out.
When maintained regularly, the power steering unit on a Honda Civic will last for many years.
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