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Hydraulic Steering Fluid #10857854 05/20/15 02:11 PM
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Question-

Do I have to use SeaStar hydraulic steering fluid in my boat (it is a SeaStar kit) or will universal Hydraulic steering fluid work? Also, do I fill the reservoir at the steering wheel? ('03 Champion). Thanks, this is the first time I have had to work on this system since I have owned the boat, not too familiar with it.

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Re: Hydraulic Steering Fluid [Re: Do-Nothin] #10858414 05/20/15 05:19 PM
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yes you fill at helm and it will have to be bleed to get the air out...

some use dextron atf fluid

sea star says to only use..(can be found at most all airports )
Shell- Aero Shell Fluid #41
Esso - Univis N15 or J13
Texaco - HO15
Chevron - Aviation Hydraulic Fluid A
Mobil - Aero HFA

Re: Hydraulic Steering Fluid [Re: Do-Nothin] #10858503 05/20/15 05:57 PM
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Thanks for the info!!

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Re: Hydraulic Steering Fluid [Re: Do-Nothin] #10858694 05/20/15 07:11 PM
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Where can I find the actual SeaStar fluid?

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Re: Hydraulic Steering Fluid [Re: Do-Nothin] #10858750 05/20/15 07:26 PM
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you might call some of the marinas around you but it is easily gotten off the net. take a few days to get it though.
Re: Hydraulic Steering Fluid [Re: Do-Nothin] #10860465 05/21/15 01:26 PM
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We carry the alternate brand by MarPac. It is about $4.00 cheaper than the Sea Star fluid.

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Re: Hydraulic Steering Fluid [Re: Do-Nothin] #10863611 05/22/15 03:23 PM
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Go to your local small airport and buy a gallon of MIL-H-5606. This is a suitable substitute per SeaStar.

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Re: Hydraulic Steering Fluid [Re: Do-Nothin] #10866760 05/23/15 10:44 PM
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