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27 Black Dog posted 04-27-2009 07:31 PM ET (US)
Does anyone know what type of hydraulic fluid I need for my 27 Walkaround?
Don88outrage posted 04-27-2009 07:45 PM ET (US)
There's several, check the steering system manufactures site, it's probably a fluid that comply's with Mil-spec,
mil-5606.
jimh posted 04-27-2009 08:11 PM ET (US)
Hydraulic steering fluid is not specific to the brand and model of boat. It is specific to the brand and model of the hydraulic steering system used. Most of the time the OEM rigging on a Boston Whaler boat would have used a Teleflex hydraulic steering system.
phatwhaler posted 04-27-2009 09:02 PM ET (US)
FYI,
I had to reseal my steering cylinder a few months ago and was looking for a substitute for the $15 fluid. I had a few bottles of plain old ATF around and it's working great. Steering feels great with no leaks from the helm or cylinder.
I know it's not the official fluid however on a 13 year old boat I was willing to give it a try.
pw out.

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Author	Topic: Hydraulic Steering Fluid
27 Black Dog	posted 04-27-2009 07:31 PM ET (US) Does anyone know what type of hydraulic fluid I need for my 27 Walkaround?
Don88outrage	posted 04-27-2009 07:45 PM ET (US) There's several, check the steering system manufactures site, it's probably a fluid that comply's with Mil-spec, mil-5606.
jimh	posted 04-27-2009 08:11 PM ET (US) Hydraulic steering fluid is not specific to the brand and model of boat. It is specific to the brand and model of the hydraulic steering system used. Most of the time the OEM rigging on a Boston Whaler boat would have used a Teleflex hydraulic steering system.
phatwhaler	posted 04-27-2009 09:02 PM ET (US) FYI, I had to reseal my steering cylinder a few months ago and was looking for a substitute for the $15 fluid. I had a few bottles of plain old ATF around and it's working great. Steering feels great with no leaks from the helm or cylinder. I know it's not the official fluid however on a 13 year old boat I was willing to give it a try. pw out.