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  1. 10-17-2018, 10:40 AM #1
    BIGFLAT
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    Tilt / Trim noise & where to fil, & with what?l

    1995 Mariner III / OG 166441. Raised it up today after L/U lube change and motor made a unusual noise when it went from trim to tilt. I have never done anything as far as the fluid is concerned. Looking from the rear, on the left side, is a plastic 'nut' near the left trim ram. Is this the fill for the fluid? And what type fluid should I use to add to it, and since its age, should I try and empty and refill? Til now have not had any problems with tilt and/or trim. Thanks for the help...BF 's to all!
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    #2 10-17-2018, 11:58 AM
    Use Mercury TRIM fluid.


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    #3 10-17-2018, 03:34 PM
    put a dab of grease on the little balls at the end of the trim rams.
    That may well be what is making the unusual noise.
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    #4 10-17-2018, 05:08 PM
    +1 to both above.

    When checking fluid, the engine must be all the way up, with the safety support locked in place. Fluid level is "just to the opening" of the plug/fill, with boat/trailer level.


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    #5 10-18-2018, 04:43 AM
    So, where do I check the fluid? Is it the plastic looking nut, and should I 'change' the fluid?. Thanks...BF
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    #6 10-18-2018, 07:38 AM
    No need to change fluid. Just add if low.


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