What fluid goes in a Volvo Penta trim pump?

What fluid goes in a Volvo Penta trim pump?

Sinopec AW Hydraulic Oil ISO VG 68, SAE 20, 5 Gallon.

What kind of fluid goes in tilt trim?

Dextron ATF is a good substitute for outboard tilt and trim oil, especially since the tilt-trim unit is a hydraulic system. As a substitute, Penzoil company has a marine tilt-and-trim hydraulic fluid that can be used for power steering and tilt-and-trim systems.

How do I add oil to my trim engine?

With the engine raised you will see a hexagonal nut on the LHS of the tilt trim unit itself. Undo the nut and add the oil via syringe or pump until oil starts coming back out, raise and lower once or twice then let it sit for an hour, recheck. Reservoir is full when oil runs out.

How do you put power steering fluid in a boat?

How to Add Fluid to Hydraulic Steering

1. Thread filler tube into helm pump.
2. Thread bottle of fluid onto filler tube.
3. Poke a hole into the bottom of the bottle (or, cut the bottom off and create a funnel).
4. Turn bottle upside down (like an IV).
5. Turn steering wheel hard to starboard.

How do you bleed air from tilt and trim?

Bleeding: OB tilt/trim units are “self-bleeding” and you should always perform these “purge cycles” even if you don’t need to add any more fluid. To purge/check, remove the tilt lock (if engaged) and cycle the OB down by “jogging” it down, in 3 second bursts. Then rest the motor about 15 seconds.

Can you put regular power steering fluid in a boat?

I used regular regular fluid when I fixed my port pump and refilled. Not that it actually does anything but does pump itself around. On a boat still under warranty you might want to use factory recomended fluid, but after that I don’t see an issue. You shouldn.

Is hydraulic steering fluid the same as power steering fluid?

There are different kinds of hydraulic fluids used in an automobile and they should not be mixed. Power steering fluid is the only hydraulic fluid that should be put in a power steering system.