hello al- a newbie here - Volvo Penta in a 2003 lasron 190 LXi

[constable6]

I am an absolute greenhorn when it comes to I/0 boats. I have a 2003 Larson 190 Lsi and I am looking for a little info.
1, What is the best power steering fluid?
2, There is a reservoir on the rear right (if you are in the boat looking at the engine compartment). What is it and what fluid shoud go there. Current fluid looks pink and is low.
Any help would be GREATLY appreciated.
Jeff

 

[Bondo]

Ayuh,.... Welcome Aboard,.... We don't care what the boat is,..... What motor, 'n what drive,..??

 

[constable6]

it is the vovlo penta 4.3L I have looked at the online owners manual and can not tell what that reservoir in the back is for. I am guessing maybe the trim? I know this sounds ignorant, but how do I tell what the drive is

 

[Bondo]

it is the vovlo penta 4.3L I have looked at the online owners manual and can not tell what that reservoir in the back is for. I am guessing maybe the trim? I know this sounds ignorant, but how do I tell what the drive is

Ayuh,.... Both the motor, 'n drive should have an alphanumeric model number to Id 'em,....

 

[nitwhit]

Look for a sticker or metal tag on the motor. There should be a tag on the outdrive too.
http://www.volvopenta.com/volvopenta...odel_name.aspx

But it should use any standard power steering fluid in the power steering pump and the red fluid is likely transmission fluid for the trim pump. If it is pink, it could be water contaminated from a leaking seal. That would also explain it being low.

 

[constable6]

here are some pics of what I am trying to ID

 

[Bondo]

Ayuh,.... That's the Trim Pump,....

It should be fulla red Atf, the pink is probably water contamination,...

 

[constable6]

Thanks bondo for all the info. It was a big help!