How frequent should I change my power steering fluid? I have a 2004 Honda Accord LX with 70524 miles.

Dee, that could mean its low on fluid ,but more so power steering pump is shot .sorry to give you bad news.

please check your ball joint ,bearing or zed link and replace the spoil t ones and then see

Tune-up spark plugs wires check coil pack

In some honda s the PISTON and the VALVE share the same space ,check if your honda does or not ,because you wil have to re build that motor if that happens,timing belts are at every 90,000 miles

Timing belt ever been changed? Sure does sound like the problem. An old belt will snap on a cold start. Might want to look to see if the belt is tight and in place. These belts break regularly on Hondas with over 70,000 miles on them. Timing Belt change interval is 50,000.

Unless you have a record of these fluids being changed in the past 18 months you should definitely change them. These fluids will degrade over time and need to be changed at appropriate intervals.
You should also flush the engine radiator and cooling system and replace with new coolant to the manufacturer's specs unless this has been done in the past 18 months.
Also ensure you change the engine oil and filter frequently (certainly more frequently than the manufacturer maximum interval specs which is based on optimum driving conditions which does not reflect reality.)

Frequent fluid changes = cheap preventative maintenance.

Brake fluid - every 2 years minimum
Clutch fluid - every 2 1/2 years minimum
PS fluid - every 3 years
Coolant flush and change - every 2 years
Engine oil - every 3500-4000 miles or 5 months minimum whichever is sooner
Oil filter - every second oil change.

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Sean
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it sounds like your power steering isn't working. Check the fluid , if it needs fluid make sure to use power steering fluid or you can also use automatic transmission fluid dexron.
Check your power steering belt to make sure it is not loose or missing. If all that is ok you may need a p/s pump or steering rack and pinion unit.

Hi:
Boy, you have a low mileage car!

I would think that you would not need much done, if the timing belt was just changed, but perhaps your transmission servicing should still be done, as that would not have been done with the belt change. Of course, your normal oil changes need to be done too.

your power steering belt needs to be tightened or replaced. It' slipping, causing the annoying squealing. The more it slips, it 'glazes' the belt, making it easier to slip, resulting in the condition getting worse.

Regarding the transmission, if you have an automatic, use genuine Honda ATF fluid only and only do a drain and refill. A power flush will damage the Honda Transmission. It should be drained and refilled every 60k initially, then every 30k afterwards.