One quick question ,...why trim fluid goes in clear , comes out pink when go to change it in the spring ? Normal ? 1996 merc. 75 hp 0G394786 ELPTO . Power works fine , never had a problem with it .
One quick question ,...why trim fluid goes in clear , comes out pink when go to change it in the spring ? Normal ? 1996 merc. 75 hp 0G394786 ELPTO . Power works fine , never had a problem with it .
Last edited by Marky1; 04-13-2017 at 07:17 AM.
somebody prob put some trans fluild in it at one time or heat may change its color when operated. Are you changing trim fluid every year?
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Yes , been using Mercury trim fluid since I bought the boat . Drain & replace it every spring .
that's good that you do this but really not needed as a yearly maintenance ,personaly I don't open tilt systems unless theres a prob ,airlocs and grit dirt chances/ good job though
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Factory used a leak detection dye in the system (originally)...
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Trim. Can a weak or bad battery cause the trim to work on its on?
Not likely, unless first "triggered" by a switch.
Dual Mercury Master Technician- for Mercury Outboards, Mercruiser and Mercury Racing at European Marine in Greenville, SC.
Still consider myself a "Marine Apprentice" after 47 years (learn something new every day).
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Are the any alternate fluids you can use if you can not find Mercury brand trim fluids.
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Mercury or Quicksilver Power Trim and Steering Fluid.
In a pinch- ATF can be used (I personally do not recommend mixing).
Dual Mercury Master Technician- for Mercury Outboards, Mercruiser and Mercury Racing at European Marine in Greenville, SC.
Still consider myself a "Marine Apprentice" after 47 years (learn something new every day).
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