I replaced my rack and pinion with a remanufactured one. It came lubricated with this red liquid, but the PS fluid I put in is clear/gold. Right now it's bright red, which looks fine, but if it is a mix of ATF and Honda PSF, it might wear out the seals, and I'll be cussed if I have to replace the steering rack again. Anyone know what legitimate Honda Power Steering fluid should look like? Thanks.

 

I believe Honda PS fluid is a gold color like oil. Your rack very likely was assembled with assembly lube which is red and has colored your Honda fluid to be red. I highly doubt it is ATF.

You should be just fine since you used Honda Power steering Fluid.

If you are uncomfortable with it as it stands, use a turkey baster and suck out as much fluid as you can and add more Honda fluid and cycle the rack from lock to lock a couple of times and repeat until the red reduces to minimal levels.

 

i flushed mine just to be sure, took quite a few bottles but i got it all out