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Old May 19, 2012 | 01:30 PM
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Default Accidentally pour brake fluid to the power steering fluid container

My son, trying top top filled the brake fluid tank, accidentally pour some small amount to the 2010 Honda civic's power steering fluid tank. Do I need to drain the power steering tank and refill with power steering fluid again? What is the impact if I leave that small amount of brake fluid in the power steering fluid tank?

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Old May 19, 2012 | 05:34 PM
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My son, trying top top filled the brake fluid tank, accidentally pour some small amount to the 2010 Honda civic's power steering fluid tank. Do I need to drain the power steering tank and refill with power steering fluid again? What is the impact if I leave that small amount of brake fluid in the power steering fluid tank?

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It will swell up and damage all of the rubber seals in the system that it comes in contact with.
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Old May 19, 2012 | 09:54 PM
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Dont start the engine so it circulates the fluid. Get it all out.
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Old May 22, 2012 | 07:45 AM
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panic!!!!! jk
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