Automotive power steering fluid used for trim oil?
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I noticed on the bottle of Merc trim oil, it said can be used for power steering.
Does this mean that automotive pwr steering fluid can be used in trim pumps
They both seem to be about the same viscosity.
Does this mean that automotive pwr steering fluid can be used in trim pumps
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The trim pump works off a fluid. Water would work if it had some lubricating and anti-corrosion properties. I used 10w-30 in my pump and just recently replaced the pump. When I refilled the resevior I used the merc trim/ps fluid which was much thinner. Still seems to be working just fine.
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I've always used power steering fluid in the steering (stock steering) and 30w in the trim pump. Never had any issues with either.
Then agian, my chit never seems to run these days so maybe you don't want to take any advice from me?
Then agian, my chit never seems to run these days so maybe you don't want to take any advice from me?
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I'm thinking about pulling the merc fluid out of mine. There is a slight leak and I'm thinking that the thinner fluid is splashing around too much.