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Old 05-20-2016 | 10:49 AM
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Default Which fluid for the trim system on my 96 bravo
Is the Merc powersteering/trim the correct stuff? I read somewhere it could also be 0-30 oil.........
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Old 05-20-2016 | 11:14 AM
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Stick a piece of something in there and see what color the fluid is.
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Old 05-20-2016 | 11:55 AM
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It's a runny dirty brown right now. I think it's power steering.... I dumped it all out right now. I'm changing over to the GRP bracket and reservoir. I'll go with the Merc stuff.
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Old 05-20-2016 | 02:12 PM
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10 w - 30 motor oil
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Old 05-20-2016 | 03:22 PM
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Every boat I've ever had used engine oil. If I've had to add oil, I used 10w-30.
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Old 05-20-2016 | 03:28 PM
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I'm going to change all my trim fluids out next week, and I'll use 10W-30 motor oil
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Old 05-20-2016 | 03:50 PM
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No kidding? Trim tabs too?
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Old 05-20-2016 | 05:57 PM
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No kidding? Trim tabs too?
Somehow did we mis something or is this a joke. My whole day has been like this. I'm starting to question my sanity.
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Old 05-20-2016 | 07:13 PM
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Not sure about other brands but my Dana tabs take 30wt oil.

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Old 05-20-2016 | 07:19 PM
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I never mentioned anything about trim tab fluid the OP asked about the trim reservoir for the outdrive. I have used 10 w 30 motor for 25 years for the Merc side.

Some tabs for fluid use ATF as well
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