Power Steering; Checking Fluid Level - Mercury MerCruiser D2.8L D-Tronic Service Manual

MAINTENANCE

Power Steering

Checking Fluid Level

IMPORTANT: Use only Power Trim and Steering Fluid or automatic transmission fluid
(ATF) Dexron III in power steering system.
ENGINE WARM
1. Stop engine and center the sterndrive unit.
2. Remove the dipstick from the power steering fluid reservoir and observe the fluid level.
3. The fluid level should be between the full hot mark and the full cold mark on dipstick.
4. If the fluid level is below marks, but fluid is visible in reservoir, add fluid to bring the level
up to the full hot mark on the dipstick. Do NOT overfill.
5. If fluid is not visible in reservoir, a leak exists in the power steering system. Find and
correct the cause.
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d - Full Cold Mark
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