trim & tilt oil ?

[laker_jim]

Im new to the trim and tilt on the motors, on the tank that holes the oil it says [[ use only sae-5W-20 or 5W-30 motor oil ]] if this is an hydraulic unit, why does it not use hydraulic oil, and what weight do most use <br /><br />jim

 

[Kenny Bush]

Re: trim & tilt oil ?

I agree with you.... That does sound wierd. I always use transmission fluid in my mercury's. Tranny fluid is usually 30w but Motor Oil????.

 

[roscoe]

Re: trim & tilt oil ?

Mine uses motor oil. Says so no the unit, in the owners manual, the shop manual, and the Clymer's manual. 1995 70 hp Force<br /><br />If there is oil in it, continue with oil. If tranny/tilt fluid, continue with that. <br />I don't think you want to mix the two.

 

[RVAHA]

Re: trim & tilt oil ?

My 1981 with an exterior pump uses 10w30. <br /><br />I asked a mechanic at work that works on hydraulics about this. He said that 10w30 is fine for hydraulics on something like Power T/T since it runs intermittent and does not get very hot.<br /><br />Hydraulic fluid has additives in it to handle the heat better. <br /><br />I agree, I would go with what it calls for and not mix it.<br /><br />It's all slippery!!!!<br /><br />Rick