Hydraulic Steering

[Regina E]

I'm going to change the fluid and filter in my steering and am wondering if there's a concensus on hydraulic fluids... Which one is best?

 

[MDI45]

Chet ,not necessary....if you have no major pump failures..i dont see the need

 

[Frigate]

I agree with MDI 45 about changing hydraulic oil. However I do change the filter every year.

But if you want to change oil, use type R & O Hydraulic Oil. Napa has it.

For the filter use LENZ. Call Hamilton Marine (800-639-2715) and they can get you the correct size LENZ filter for your system.

 

[Regina E]

Super Thanks
I have the filter already.... just wanted to top off with the right fluid.

 

[mainely boats]

be careful topping it off to much...

 

[Regina E]

Only what comes out with the filter change will go back in.

 

[Del]

I am away from home and the manuals, but have a Capilano 1250V hydraulic steering system and do not recall a filter at all when I had the "opportunity" to repair & reroute the plumbing. Is the filter typically integral with the pump or added in-line to the plumbing?

Incidentally, bleeding the system afterwards was a time consuming pain, and a very messy lesson learned.

 

[F/V First Team]

I am away from home and the manuals, but have a Capilano 1250V hydraulic steering system and do not recall a filter at all when I had the "opportunity" to repair & reroute the plumbing. Is the filter typically integral with the pump or added in-line to the plumbing?

Incidentally, bleeding the system afterwards was a time consuming pain, and a very messy lesson learned.

Power steering, not a Capilano helm.
Probably additional hydraulics too, like a thruster or hauler, net reel, etc

 

[Regina E]

The boat has hydro slave steering. The hauler is electracadyne.

 

[Del]

Power steering, not a Capilano helm.
Probably additional hydraulics too, like a thruster or hauler, net reel, etc

Ahhh... yes, totally different animal. Last summer I was in the engine room of 50+ Nordic with a hydraulic steering and thrusters system -- impressive!