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Old 05-05-2024 | 11:22 AM
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I know that this subject, like all subjects, have been beat to death. I want to know where I can use ATF safely. Is it Trim Tabs, out drive trim, power steering?? thanks guys!!!
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Old 05-05-2024 | 11:29 AM
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I would think all of the above, use type F.......
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Old 05-06-2024 | 12:23 AM
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I use oil in my tabs and trim pumps, but really no reason you can't use ATF. I always have a few qts of oil in the boat. I use ATF in my hyd steering and only keep a qt in the boat.
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Old 05-06-2024 | 08:27 AM
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Originally Posted by F-2 Speedy
I would think all of the above, use type F.......
always type F in all 3. Never had any issues.
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Old 05-06-2024 | 09:22 AM
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When mine was rigged a few years ago steering and tabs were set up for ATF and trim uses 30w oil. I don't see any reason you can't use ATF if the system is clean and ready for fresh fluid.
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Old 05-06-2024 | 10:40 AM
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I run ATF (non-synthetic Type-F) in the above mentioned in my Scarab because I have transmissions and my bilge is painted red, also I don't want to carry extra fluids. I do not run ATF in anything in my Bravo boat because red ATF dye stains.
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