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Tilt and trim oil #14655589 03/10/23 01:12 AM
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What kind of oil should I put in my tilt and trim reservoir? I've got a slight leak and will be getting it into the shop to see what's wrong but until next week I need to add some oil.

Re: Tilt and trim oil [Re: theduke] #14655861 03/10/23 01:08 PM
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There's a bunch of generic brand name tilt/trim fluids out there that will work fine, but for now I'd stay with your engine Mfg. brand fluid as that is probably what's in your reservoir now. When you get it repaired ask what brand fluid they are installing so you'll know in case you have to add some in the future.


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Re: Tilt and trim oil [Re: theduke] #14658451 03/13/23 03:29 AM
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Thanks for the feedback. I topped it off but can't find where it's leaking. I cleaned up around the pump and ran it all weekend but there hasn't been any oil leaked out since.

Re: Tilt and trim oil [Re: T Bird] #14658704 03/13/23 02:04 PM
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Originally Posted by T Bird
There's a bunch of generic brand name tilt/trim fluids out there that will work fine, but for now I'd stay with your engine Mfg. brand fluid as that is probably what's in your reservoir now. When you get it repaired ask what brand fluid they are installing so you'll know in case you have to add some in the future.

you think fluid is available at O reily etc. ????

Re: Tilt and trim oil [Re: Lazy Ike] #14658741 03/13/23 02:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Lazy Ike
Originally Posted by T Bird
There's a bunch of generic brand name tilt/trim fluids out there that will work fine, but for now I'd stay with your engine Mfg. brand fluid as that is probably what's in your reservoir now. When you get it repaired ask what brand fluid they are installing so you'll know in case you have to add some in the future.

you think fluid is available at O reily etc. ????


Looks like it is.

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Re: Tilt and trim oil [Re: theduke] #14659644 03/14/23 12:25 PM
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I may have same issue- where is reservior to add oil/fluid please. Thanks all.

Re: Tilt and trim oil [Re: cajuncountryman] #14659674 03/14/23 12:46 PM
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Originally Posted by cajuncountryman
I may have same issue- where is reservior to add oil/fluid please. Thanks all.


Depends what Mfg.'s hyd. steering system you have. If it's a SeaStar system it will be on the helm right behind the steering wheel.
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Re: Tilt and trim oil [Re: T Bird] #14659676 03/14/23 12:50 PM
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I'll take a look- thanks T Bird.

Re: Tilt and trim oil [Re: theduke] #14697923 04/22/23 11:17 PM
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cheers Thanks T Bird i need to add some.

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Re: Tilt and trim oil [Re: theduke] #14698040 04/23/23 01:45 AM
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It’s just generic hydraulic oil. 30 wt non detergent.


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Originally Posted by Pat Goff
It’s just generic hydraulic oil. 30 wt non detergent.

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Re: Tilt and trim oil [Re: theduke] #14698277 04/23/23 01:44 PM
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Make sure your trim caps are tight!

Re: Tilt and trim oil [Re: theduke] #14698283 04/23/23 01:48 PM
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Tilt and trim is probably different than steering fluid like T BIrd ,is saying

Re: Tilt and trim oil [Re: theduke] #14699108 04/24/23 01:51 PM
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Mercs, OMC, and Yamaha all call for Dexton lll, Transmission oil.


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Re: Tilt and trim oil [Re: Bandit 200 XP] #14764488 06/30/23 02:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Bandit 200 XP
Tilt and trim is probably different than steering fluid like T BIrd ,is saying

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