Trim/tilt hydraulic fluid question - which type to use?

[Jonny2488]

Need to replace the hydraulic fluid in the trim and tilt system for a 1980's Mariner 200hp 2-stroke and was wondering what kind of fluid is required? To my knowledge, the trim/tilt unit is the standard unit supplied with the outboard.

Any thoughts?

Cheers.

P.S - yes, it's definitely seen better days!!

[CJL]

Standard ATF will do.

Drain out the current stuff and replace with new ATF. You can buy it cheaply at any Pirtek depot

Pirtek UK : Europe's Number One provider of fluid transfer solutions. Hose replacement, mobile hose replacement.

CJL

[Jizm]

I sell and use this stuff....

[Jonny2488]

Thanks for that guys.

Jizm, any chance of the details in writing? I can't tell from the size of the pic exactly what that stuff is.

Cheers.

[Jonny2488]

While I think of it, will I be able to use ATF for the steering fluid as well??! Or does that require something more specific?

[Jizm]

Originally Posted by Jonny2488

Thanks for that guys.

Jizm, any chance of the details in writing? I can't tell from the size of the pic exactly what that stuff is.

Cheers.

http://item.mobileweb.ebay.co.uk/vie...id=66790006365

This should help.

[Jonny2488]

Thanks a lot mate. Will that stuff be good for steering fluid as well?

[jyasaki]

ATF will work fine for steering, but may increase effort a bit. It's a bit thicker than the normal hydraulic fluid most manufacturers specify.

jky

[mick]

How do you get the fluid in to the tilt & trim it looks like a none return valve on mine.

[Jizm]

Originally Posted by Jonny2488

Thanks a lot mate. Will that stuff be good for steering fluid as well?

Yes, fine.