What kind of trim pump oil to use

[scott8058]

Ok so last week i found that i was getting water in my gear oil and trim pump oil. We are tearing the outdrive off to replace the gaskets and seals but my question is what kind of oil do i put in trim pump? The oil is a thick creamy yellowish color is why im assuming there is water getting in but idk what color its supposed to be.

Thanks

Oh yeah just in case it matters......5.7l i/o w alpha one

 

[Don S]

Re: What kind of trim pump oil to use

10 w 30 motor oil.

 

[scott8058]

Re: What kind of trim pump oil to use

really so thats just regular old motor oil in that little tank on it?

 

[Another retired guy]

Re: What kind of trim pump oil to use

really so thats just regular old motor oil in that little tank on it?

My mercruiser maintenance manual also says 10w 30 motor oil.

 

[ktbarrentine]

Re: What kind of trim pump oil to use

Yeah... you can spend the big bucks on the mercruiser power trim fluid, but 10w30 works just fine.... Now, if it is actually water contaminated, you need to figure out why and fix that.