What kind of Power Steering fluid should I use for a 2002 Honda Accord?

I recently purchased a 2002 LX Honda Accord as my first car. We brought it to our local mechanic and he said I have absolutely no Power steering fluid and need some As soon as possible. Any suggestions for what brand/make of fluid I should use? Any info would help, thank you!

It says right on the cap what kind of fluid to use.

Check the manual. No manual, call the dealer, google it, go to an auto parts store and they can look it up.

Use only power steering fluid that specifically says it is for Honda vehicles. I know NAPA has an aftermarket fluid that is okay and I suspect other stores do too. Low fluid is better than wrong fluid in Honda P/S systems - at least no fluid will only damage the pump instead of the pump and rack.

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