hyd steering oil?

[Jomusky]

Is there a non OEM hydraulic steering oil available?

For Seastar or Uflex as used on an outboard engine.

Is it just 5W or 10W hydraulic oil?

The OEM stuf is $11+ per quart.

Thanks for your help

 

[Bondo]

Re: hyd steering oil?

Is it just 5W or 10W hydraulic oil?

Ayuh,....... Pretty Much........ I use ATF......

 

[F_R]

Re: hyd steering oil?

Dexron ATF will do it. Some ATF types have stuff in it to modify how the clutches hold and are bad for steering systems (add friction-hard steering) I used to could tell you what we paid for that $11 a qt stuff off the bulk tanker truck, but I don't remember.

 

[Bondo]

Re: hyd steering oil?

I used to could tell you what we paid for that $11 a qt stuff off the bulk tanker truck, but I don't remember.

My Guess is,........... $.11 Cents,....................Or Less.............

 

[studlymandingo]

Re: hyd steering oil?

I have regular power steering fluid in my setup. It is the Advance brand which looks and smells suspiciously like ATF.​

 

[Solittle]

Re: hyd steering oil?

While you can use ATF (I do) the major manufacturers advise using the "special stuff". They claim that the ATF is less viscous (thicker) and will make the steering a bit harder to respond to the helm.