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10-06-2006 | 08:42 AM

wrenchman

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Trim pump oil

What type of oil is used in the trim pump? I have heard,power steering fluid, ATF, 30wt. motor oil, 10wt. motor oil ,and or any hyd. oil. So what is the consensus?

10-06-2006 | 08:55 AM

merlyn1965

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Re: Trim pump oil

In my book they recommend dextron 2 or 3 (ATF)

10-06-2006 | 03:45 PM

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Re: Trim pump oil

Mine says 30 wt engine oil. I don't think it makes any difference, as long as the fluid has good lubricating qualities. I've also heard the thinner the oil, the faster they trim.

10-06-2006 | 04:23 PM

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Re: Trim pump oil

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Originally Posted by cuda

Mine says 30 wt engine oil. I don't think it makes any difference, as long as the fluid has good lubricating qualities. I've also heard the thinner the oil, the faster they trim.

thats the same as I heard .

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