I have a HONDA Accord 2010. I have bene informed that the...
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Ron Z.
240 days ago
Hi! Welcome to JustAnswer. Thank you for contacting us for assistance with your vehicle. I'm Ron. I will be happy to assist you with your question. May I ask to whom I have the pleasure of speaking with today?
Customer
240 days ago
I am Appu
Ron Z.
240 days ago
Hi Appu. Nice to see you today! I'm sorry to hear you are having this problem. I know this can be frustrating. Appu, does your Honda have the 4-cylinder or 6-cylinder engine?
Customer
240 days ago
Its 4 cylinder
Ron Z.
240 days ago
Perfect. Thank-you, Appu. Please give me one moment to type out some information for you. Sit tight one minute... I'll be right back!
Customer
240 days ago
ok
Ron Z.
240 days ago
Thanks for holding, Appu.
According to the Honda service schedule for your vehicle, there is no interval at which the power steering fluid needs to be replaced as part of any maintenance schedule. Unfortunately, I see this a lot lately. Dealers pushing services that are not actually required. The fluid is to be inspected at intervals of every 20,000 miles and replaced on a "need to" basis. This is more commonly done when there is a problem in the steering system that may have contaminated the fluid. As long as you are not experiencing any steering issues, there is no reason the fluid "needs" to be replaced.
Customer
240 days ago
There is no problem in driving...just that being a model from 201, the steering as not as smooth as I have on the other 2019 model brand new car. Hence I was thinking if 2010 car has an issue or not and whether to replace the steering fluidDoes this same logic apply to breaks fluid as well?
Ron Z.
240 days ago
The difference between the 2010 steering system and the 2019 system is big. The 2010 will never steer as well or as smoothly as thee 2019. If you feel there is an issue with the steering, this would more than likely be a steering pump or steering rack issue. Replacing the fluid will more than likely not improve the steering.
Yes. Same with the brake fluid. Absolutely no interval at which it "needs" to be replaced.
Customer
240 days ago
Thanks! Lastly, from now on, I will give my 2010 honda car to a local mechanic, rather than the dealer. Is there anything, in particular, I should be aware of, before giving the car to the mechanic?
Ron Z.
240 days ago
Not quite sure I understand the question, Appu. As long as the local mechanic is reputable and has Honda experience, they should have no problem servicing this vehicle.
Customer
240 days ago
Can the mechanic use the brand of oil and other materials which dealers normally do not use or advocate?
Ron Z.
240 days ago
Most local shops will use quality brand name fluids that are perfectly compatible with your vehicle.
Customer
240 days ago
Great, thank you!
Ron Z.
240 days ago
You're welcome, Appu! Glad I could be of some help today! I hope everything works out well for you!
Have a great day!
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