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So, I was frustrated that after my alternator was replaced I noticed my power steering fluid was leaking. Of course I didn't read the label clearly, and I used a brand that said "not recommended", which i noticed after driving the car home, which was about 5 miles. If I take it 5 miles back to the garage in the morning, am I already boned? Should I be telling them to go ahead and replace the pump or something like that?

 
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you should be fine its only been in there for a short period of time your good. just get it replaced or do it yourself its fairly simple.

 
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Thanks for the reply, and I'll be taking it first thing tomorrow to get it changed (also to find the source of the leak).

 
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drain and fill, and you're golden. Anyone really know why it says honda fluid only i'm just curious, i know it says no atf also

 
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honda fluid uses special additives for their ps system. same happened to our accord. parents opted for $1 generic fluid instead of $2.50 honda fluid, the whole pump started leaking. luckily a few drain and refills later with the honda fluid and everything was fine again. i wiped off the old fluid leaking and it hasnt come back.

 
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WOW! I didnt even know that. Thats cool that its stopped leaking!!!