Can I use STP power steering fluid in my Honda Civic?
It is recommended that you use honda power steering fluid in your honda! Honda ps fluid is made by Mobil/Westpoint Stevens. The Stp fluid has a higher dry boiling point and they both meet the same SAE Federal motor standard j1703. They have the same detergent in them.
Can you use any power steering fluid for Honda?
You cannot use just any power steering fluid in your Honda. There are several manufacturers out there who make it, such as Prestone. Honda genuine power steering fluid is different than other available choices. The formula is proprietary and not published.
Where can I buy Honda power steering fluid?
Power Steering fluid. Again there are other companies that make a Honda fluid…HOWEVER…I found that the Honda fluid from the dealer was the cheapest. It was half the price of the STP Honda fluid I could buy at Pep-Boys. Manual Transmission fluid is just gear oil.
When did genuine power steering fluid come out?
Honda genuine power steering fluid is different than other available choices. The formula is proprietary and not published. It was developed in the early 1990’s to solve a significant chatter symptom in Honda power steering rack and pinon units.
Is there an alternative to power steering fluid?
Most often there are alternatives. You cannot use just any power steering fluid in your Honda. There are several manufacturers out there who make it, such as Prestone. Honda genuine power steering fluid is different than other available choices. The formula is proprietary and not published.
What kind of oil does a Honda Civic take?
For some things, like automatic transmissions and power steering, you should stick with Honda fluids. For everything else, just make sure you use the right type, regardless of the brand. Honda manual transmission fluid for my Civic is just 10W-30 motor oil with a few additives to keep it breaking down over time.
Can you use STP power steering fluid in a Honda?
Special: honda..i have stp power steering fluid can i use…. It is recommended that you use honda power steering fluid in your honda! But what most people don’t know is that honda fluids are actually made by outside companys. The only thing that matters is the type of detergents used and the sae standard.
For some things, like automatic transmissions and power steering, you should stick with Honda fluids. For everything else, just make sure you use the right type, regardless of the brand. Honda manual transmission fluid for my Civic is just 10W-30 motor oil with a few additives to keep it breaking down over time.
Is there ATF fluid that meets Honda specs?
There are ATF fluids that meet Honda’s specs besides Honda…however they are as expensive or more expensive. Engine Oil…There is no Honda Specific engine oil. Just use the right API type that’s stated in the manual. Power Steering fluid.
Is the STP fluid the same as the oil?
The Stp fluid has a higher dry boiling point and they both meet the same SAE Federal motor standard j1703. They have the same detergent in them. In Fact at my dealership we actually use after market fluids and oil to save costs unless specified by the customer. In warranty cases we use honda only fluids for reimbursement purposes.