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Old 10-31-2012 | 02:35 PM
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What power steering fluid should I use on a 502 mercruiser system? Can I use automotive power steering fluid? Thanks
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Old 10-31-2012 | 04:45 PM
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Use ATF
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Old 10-31-2012 | 07:44 PM
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I use the Mercury High Performance fluid. I could climb into the boat and get you the number if you are interested.
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Old 11-01-2012 | 12:38 AM
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ATF or any PS fluid will work fine.
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Old 11-01-2012 | 05:29 AM
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Amsoil synthetic PS fluid
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Old 11-01-2012 | 06:15 AM
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Old 11-01-2012 | 08:01 AM
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I've been using Valvoline SynPower. Readily available at most auto parts stores.
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Old 11-01-2012 | 10:11 AM
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Thanks, guys.
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Old 11-02-2012 | 09:26 AM
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I have been using 10w fork oil for the past 7 years.

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Old 11-02-2012 | 09:47 AM
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if running full hyd they recommend GM non-foaming HP P/S fuild
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