What type of power steering fluid do you use in your engine?

[volleybiggs]

I checked my fluids and found I need to add some power steering fluid. I looked in the manual and it said to use Quicksilver Power Trim and Sterring Fluid or Automatic Transmisson Fluid Dexron or Dexron II. What do most people use and is there % of quick silver power trim and sterring fluid people use?

 

[Don S]

Re: What type of power steering fluid do you use in your engine?

I looked in the manual and it said to use Quicksilver Power Trim and Sterring Fluid or Automatic Transmisson Fluid Dexron or Dexron II.

What's the difference what others use, you seem to know what belongs in it. If someone says they use gasoline, is that what you plan on using?

 

[dubs283]

Re: What type of power steering fluid do you use in your engine?

either is fine

the real question is, where did the fluid go??

 

[volleybiggs]

Re: What type of power steering fluid do you use in your engine?

I dont know what to use. I just got the boat and then bought the manual and looks like it gave me the options of a combo of tim and power sterring fluid but did not give me a % of what to use or to use regular transmission fluid. That is why I asked.I am pretty sure there are other on this forum with a Mercuriser V-6 that can let me know their experience in power sterring fluid. THank you for your advice though.

 

[Don S]

Re: What type of power steering fluid do you use in your engine?

You can use either, or even mix the two. Just look in the power steering reservoir, if it's red, use ATF.