1998 Accord LX 4 Cyl automatic - 185,000 miles

There is a small leak in a hose near the bottom of the radiator. It is part of the power steering line. I plan to replace the 3 rubber hoses and the power steering reservoir. When I remove these hoses, can I get an air hose and blow out the power steering fluid that goes to the pinion rack? I just want to replace the fluid while I am at it. If not, is is OK to just add new fluid and then it is about 25% old and 75% new?

 

My opinion, replacing the lost fluid with new Honda/Acura approved fluid will be fine.

For me when the PS fluid is due, I just remove the reservoir and dump the fluid in it. Clean it with the proper cleaner and then refill with fresh Honda/Acura PS fluid.

 

Sounds good! Will do that....

 

You can flush new fluid thru it. Take off the return hose at the pump. Remove the efi fuse. Point the return hose into a drain pan. Fill the reservoir and keep it filled. Crank the engine incrementally until clean fluid comes out the return hose.

I like to add a clear tube to the return hose to extend it into the drain pan. You can get em at Home Depot. Just tell em you want to make a beer bong and they'll know where to look. Use the honda ps fluid. I think I needed 2 pint bottles...

 

Already done. Thanks for the input!