today, when checkin my oil and coolant, i checked power steering and brake fluids, brake fluid was ok while the resrvoir walls had some kind of green residue on it, is it ok or should i flush my break system?
also the power steering fluid was not see through anymore and the pump sometimes makes noises when i turn the wheel. is it time for the change?
i have 73k miles on the 2001 civic.

 

It would be a good idea to change the brake and power steering fluid. What type of noise are you hearing when you make turns? Are you sure the noise is coming from the pump?

 

not even form the turns, when just turn the steering wheel when the car is not moving or moving slowly, had the same noise on another car due to the low level of the fluid, while in this case fluid level seems to be ok.

 

Check whether the PS belt may be loose or slipping. If so, tighten or replace.

 

not really, not slipping, but im more worried about the fluid, i dont think it should be brownish red non transparent color. am i right?
btw is there a how to on how to flush the PS system?

 

PS fluid is supposed to be red... at least the stuff I've seen has been.

 

is there a howto on how to flush the system?

 

Information in the pictures may be helpful to you.

 

thanks a lot for the info, im going to step by the dealer to get the fluid and do this tonight.

 

quick question tho, if i want to do a flush, can i use non honda fluid for flush and then add honda fluid?
its kinda expensive to use honda for flushing