Generic substitute for Volvo Penta Marine Power Steering & Trim Fluid

[table]

In order to find a generic substitute, I was trying to figure out what's in Volvo Penta tilt/trim fluid. I could not find any references . Does anyone know? I don't want to damage my pump or seals, but I also don't want to pay $50 for a liter of this stuff!

 

[Johnny248]

I've always used ATF in mine.

 

[BrendanC]

In order to find a generic substitute, I was trying to figure out what's in Volvo Penta tilt/trim fluid. I could not find any references . Does anyone know? I don't want to damage my pump or seals, but I also don't want to pay $50 for a liter of this stuff!

IIRC isn’t that stuff biodegradable?

 

[kschachn]

Are you located in the US? It shows a cost of under $16 on Amazon. This compatible one is $9 here and NAPA has it for $14:

https://www.sierraparts.com/en-us/sierra/oils-and-lubes/18-9701-2-319641

 

[Donald]

You only need a QT or two why not buy Volvo OEM fluid.

 

[alarmguy]

I can understand not wanting to spend the money, but it’s not an every day item. $15 a pint, $30 a quart
https://www.amazon.com/Volvo-Penta-...S5R68XZ/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=1MRSG7VDDAACD&dib

I wonder if Mercury Marine Quiksilver product is the same. Quicksilver $22 a quart online.