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I searched and found a few sites where there was a direct comparison between MIL-H5606G seastar recomendation and LHM one by a hydraulic engineer and LHM is almost identical. A perfect blend of viscosity stabilizers anti-wear agents and corrosion inhibitors will ensure maximum steering life performance.
After replacing the steering ram I went with their snake oil.
Sea star steering fluid alternative. It is called LHM. I searched and found a few sites where there was a direct comparison between MIL-H5606G seastar recomendation and LHM one by a hydraulic engineer and LHM is almost identical. For me in the UK Seastar fluid is 20 a qrt and and 50 miles away LHM is 8 and 2 miles away.
Sea star says you can use ATF on a temporary basis when you dont have ready access to their 25qt snake oil. After replacing the steering ram I went with their snake oil. 10 years of no problems definitive answer.
Sea Star Steering oil prices are quite high. Has anyone used Aeroshell fluid 41 as a substitute or other mil spec HA5606G oil. Some say you can use regular auto power steering fluid IN AN EMERGENCY as long as you flush your system on returning to port.
I am installing a new helm next week and am looking at choices. ATF will void the warranty and decrease the efficiency of the steering system. SeaStar Steering Fluid can be replaced by any Hydraulic fluid with Mil Spec H5606.
For a list of approved oils you can read page 46 of the installation manual at this link. Take the other end cut a hole in the bottom of your hydraulic fluid bottle and place the end of the tygon tubing in it making sure the tube is submerged so it wont pickup air. Now hang the bottle upside downover the top of your helm attach the bottle to the helm using the filler tube.
A complete Seastar steering system is around 1200 bucks give or take. I just replaced mine last year and I opted to go with the cable system unassisted by a steering pump against seastar recommendations and it works FANTASTIC. Point being Im not completely uneducated in this area.
2242021 54417 PM EDT. SeaStar cant force you to use their hydraulic oil exclusively because its not a unique product specifically for their steering system. So instead they list a substitute product Like Mil Spec H5606 thats not so common so that its a little more difficult to get than their 26 quart of oil at West Marine.
Thats a much higher load than your steering will ever see. -But hydraulic oils doesent mix with water so id go for a THF universal tractor tranny fluid wich has some mixing ability. And change the stuff now and then- its cheap.
If you use hydraulic fluid check for watertry to heat a sample and se if it forms bubbles if so change. Due to recent upgrades in our steering system components SeaStar Solutions recommends use of SeaStar Steering Fluid ONLY in our hydraulic steering systems. SeaStar Steering Systems have been engineered and validated using our proprietary SeaStar Hydraulic Steering Fluid.
SeaStar Steering fluid is engineered with special additive package that contains anti-foaming. I am having my steering arm rebuilt and would like to know some alternatives to the Hynautic 5606 steering fluid. I know Phillips 66 is compatible.
Is Teleflex SeaStar Hydraulic Fluid HA-5430 a compatible alternative or Seastar HA 5430H. I can get a gallon and of Phillips 66 on amazon for 43 including shipping. SeaStarBayStar hydraulic steering fluid is formulated to provide the best performance for your SeaStarBayStar steering system.
A perfect blend of viscosity stabilizers anti-wear agents and corrosion inhibitors will ensure maximum steering life performance. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy Safety How YouTube works Test new features Press Copyright Contact us Creators. Due to recent upgrades in our steering system components SeaStar Solutions recommends use of SeaStar Steering Fluid ONLY in our hydraulic steering systems.
SeaStar Steering Systems have been engineered and validated using our proprietary SeaStar Hydraulic Steering Fluid. SeaStar Steering fluid is engineered with special additive package that contains anti-foaming. SeaStar Solutions Hydraulic Oil.
SeaStar Solutions hydraulic steering systems require the use of ten grade aviation quality hydraulic fluid. Substitution of other than SeaStar Solutions hydraulic oil may result in heavier steering andor irreparable damage to your steering system. I wanted to see if anyone had any ideas on my leaking SeaStar hydraulic steering.
The issue is the steering wheel module is steadily leaking oil especially when we take the boat out. Sometimes is so much that it creates small puddles on the deck. You can see the stream running down the helm station.
This is the video description here. Teleflex Seastar Hydraulic Oil is for use in all Seastar Hydraulic Steering Systems and meets military spec. This fluid is the required.
Lastly inspect the hydraulic oil for cleanliness. If it looks dirty flush the system with clean oil. This may be a task best handled by your dealer as theyve probably got an automatic pump like SeaStars Power Purge Jr that will refill and re-bleed your system more quickly and.
SeaStar Solutions Hydraulic Steering Systems including SeaStar and BayStar systems require the use of this special high quality hydraulic fluid. Meets MIL SPEC H-5606 G. Available in 1 liter quart or 1 gallon sizes.
For steering helmcylinder systems Only. 5606H equivalent fluid that is filtered through a fine mesh screen can. The system MUST be thoroughly flushed as soon as possible.
With genuine SeaStar Steering Fluid after using an emergency fluid. In an EXTREME emergency any non-toxic non-flammable fluid that is. Filtered through a fine mesh screen may provide temporary steering.
SeaStar Solutions HA5430 hydraulic steering fluid is formulated to provide the best performance for your SeaStar or BayStar hydraulic steering system. A perfect blend of viscosity stabilizers anti-wear agents and corrosion inhibitors will ensure maximum steering life performance. If you find your hydraulic steering isnt as smooth and easy to use as it should be it may be down to the use of a non-approved steering fluid.
HA5430H SeaStar Hydraulic Fluid. Higher steering effort particularly at high ambient or lower temperatures due to steering fluid degradation and breakdown. Increased steering slip or.