Steering

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Steering

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2002 Carver 346
While steering, it goes from easy to hard, then back to easy, then back to hard? Any suggestions on what the issue could be?

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Re: Steering

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When was the last time you topped off your hydraulic steering system fluid?
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Re: Steering

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Thanks Buster53

Its a new to me boat so Im not sure when it was last serviced? Do you know which hydraulic fluid it requires?

EDIT: Going to use Quicksilver "Power Trim and steering fluid"
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