Power Steering Fluid Change

[rwong410]

Is it necessary to change out the fluid and at what intervals?

I'm getting like a rubbing squeaky sound whenever I turn the wheel. It's pretty faint, can't hear it if I have the radio on. Also, looking at the reservoir, the fluid looks black. I heard it's supposed to be red?

 

[f23accord2000]

ever check your front end,endlinks,tiebar,lower ball joints and upper and motor mounts

 

[DarkSideAccord]

http://www.6thgenaccord.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7593

tranny fluid = red
PS fluid = bluish clear

to check if the pump is bad, turn the steering all the way to one side and see if u hear a high pitched screeching sound.. if u do, ur pump is going bad

 

[rwong410]

ever check your front end,endlinks,tiebar,lower ball joints and upper and motor mounts

Actually, no, I have not. Didn't think it would be related. What do you check for on motor mounts? Cracks?

http://www.6thgenaccord.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7593

tranny fluid = red
PS fluid = bluish clear

to check if the pump is bad, turn the steering all the way to one side and see if u hear a high pitched screeching sound.. if u do, ur pump is going bad

Thanks, for the link, I've already read through that thread. I know how to change it, I just want to know if it's necessary to change it.

And no, I don't hear a high pitch screeching sound, so I guess my pump is fine.