I'm getting ready to fluids in my new build in preparation for the first start. I'm looking for recommendation/experience with the fluid for the power steering. I'm using the the rack and Hyda-boost from a 2000 Mustang GT.
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I'm getting ready to fluids in my new build in preparation for the first start. I'm looking for recommendation/experience with the fluid for the power steering. I'm using the the rack and Hyda-boost from a 2000 Mustang GT.
Genuine Honda power steering fluid
I also use the Honda/Accura power steering fluid. Better consistency.
JRL16
Mk4 delivered 4/28/16. First start 10/15/16. First gocart 11/10/16. Engine Factory 427W. 750 carb. Tremec TKO600. 2015 IRS. Power steering. Whitby power brakes. Wilwood brakes. 18" wheels. Falken tires. Sway bars front and rear. Forte hydraulic clutch and mechanical throttle linkage. Scott's Hot Rods triple reservoir. Ceramic coated headers. Gas’n sidepipes. Heated seats. Herb Fraser walnut door panels. Wipers. Console.
+3. Buy it at a dealer at about $5 a bottle
FFR MkII, 408W, Tremec TKO 500, 2015 IRS, DA QA1s, Forte front bar, APE hardtop.
+4 on the genuine Honda branded stuff. I've used it on all my PS builds, based on recommendations on both forums. Seems to work great. Unfortunately, the closest Honda dealer for me is a little bit of a drive, plus it was $8+ a bottle. Check Amazon. This was the best deal for me. Free shipping with Prime. https://www.amazon.com/Honda-08206-9...steering+fluid
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+5 changed to Honda fluid this year and whine went away. Bought from Amazon.
F5R #7446: MK4, 302, T5 midshift, 3.55 Posi IRS, 17" Halibrands
Delivered 4/4/11, First start 9/29/12, Licensed 4/24/13, off to PAINT 2/15/14!! Wahoo!
So, are you guys saying Honda fluid?
This could be a forum first. 5 responses with only ONE answer.
I guess I'll try it on my next fluid change.
Make it 6. Genuine Honda power steering fluid, purchased at Amazon 'cuz I hate driving anywhere in Northern VA!
John
MK IV Roadster #8631
Ford 302, Holley Terminator EFI, T5z, 3.55 Rear End, IRS, 17” Halibrand Replicas (9” front, 10.5” rear), Nitto 555 G2’s (275/40ZR17 front, 315/35ZR17 rear), Fast Freddie’s Power Steering, F5 Wilwood Brakes, FFMetal’s Firewall Forward, Forte’s Hydraulic Clutch & Throttle Linkage
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Thanks for the responses. I also checked with a Mechanic friend of mine who has been wrenching for 40 years. He told Honda fluid has solved whining and sticking on numerous cars over the years. So I just got back from local honda dealer. Cost was $4.79 a bottle. Although they are only 12 oz bottles.
They are small bottles..Fortunately you don't need to change it for many many miles/years.
Years ago I had problems w/ reduced assist towards the end of an autocross run in hot weather. Having seen recommendations for the Honda fluid, I changed to it. That alone got me a 90% fix. A cooler was the final 10% but this is for very limited use. Since then I use Honda fluid in all our daily drivers too.
FFR MkII, 408W, Tremec TKO 500, 2015 IRS, DA QA1s, Forte front bar, APE hardtop.
Dang, looks like I need to change to Honda Goop and I haven't even driven down the driveway yet.
---Boyd---
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427W, TKO600, Moser 3.55 rear.
Delivered Feb 2017, Graduated Nov 4, 2019