Stupid question but what is this reservoir for?

adviner

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I know this sounds dumb but the manual i have doesnt say and im not sure at all. Is this the hydraulic steering reservoir? I thought it was up front by the steering wheel.

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And what type of fluid do I use on it?

Thanks
 

StickyWidget

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Re: Stupid question but what is this reservoir for?

This is just a wild guess but in picture two there is a chart with colors, do you have four caps that match those colors? If you do, I think the yellow chart bar reads engine oil.
 

adviner

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Re: Stupid question but what is this reservoir for?

I didnt even realize the chart there. But really engine oil like the 25w 40 engine oil that I put in the engine. I assumed the engine oil sits in the engine. I didnt know there was a reservoir for it. I guess i'm stumped if this is the same thing. Im very new to this so excuse my ignorance.

OK, I just looked but there is a yellow cap that is the engine filler tube. That is what i think its referring to. The thing im asking about is something else.
 

rockyrude

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Re: Stupid question but what is this reservoir for?

I'm sure somebody else will chime in, I believe 25w40 is a little heavy for the engine
 

Wingedwheel

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Re: Stupid question but what is this reservoir for?

Is that a picture of something on the cap?
 

FastFission

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Re: Stupid question but what is this reservoir for?

I'm pretty sure that's the reservoir for the outdrive trim hydraulics.
 

HT32BSX115

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Re: Stupid question but what is this reservoir for?

I know this sounds dumb but the manual i have doesnt say and im not sure at all. Is this the hydraulic steering reservoir? I thought it was up front by the steering wheel.

And what type of fluid do I use on it?

Thanks

You guys are killing me!!!


It's the trim/tilt system. You use Mercruisers branded trim oil, 10w30 motor oil or just about any hydraulic oil. Some use auto trans oil because it's red. If it leaks then you can identify it easier.
 

GasCan II

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Re: Stupid question but what is this reservoir for?

What HT32 said. I use trans fluid in mine .
 

Tail_Gunner

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Re: Stupid question but what is this reservoir for?

You guys are killing me!!!


It's the trim/tilt system. You use Mercruisers branded trim oil, 10w30 motor oil or just about any hydraulic oil. Some use auto trans oil because it's red. If it leaks then you can identify it easier.

Ahh but what type syth..dino...and brand may i ask..Woo huu another oil thread
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HT32BSX115

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Re: Stupid question but what is this reservoir for?

Ahh but what type syth..dino...and brand may i ask..Woo huu another oil thread
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Ok, ok, ok!!!!!!!!!!, You done drugged it outta me!! My favorite brand is in my avatar!
 
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