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CHAPTER 7
Checking Typical MerCruiser Power Steering Fluid
1. Stop the engine and center the stern drive unit.
2. Remove the combo fi ll cap/dipstick and observe the level.
a. Proper fl uid level with engine at normal operating
temperature should be within the warm range.
b. Proper fl uid level with engine cold should be within cold range.
3. Fill to line with Quicksilver Power Trim & Steering Fluid (Merc #
92-802880A1) or Dextron III automatic transmission fl uid. If you can
not see any fl uid in the power steering reservoir contact your Regal
dealer since a leak must of developed in the system.
a=Power Steering Pump
b=Engine Cold Range
c=Engine Warm Range