General question about tilt/trim fluid

[chipmaker1966]

Is it a must to use the expensive tilt/trim fluid? Can dextron, generic power steering fluid, or hydraulic fluid be used? I will be having to reseal my tilt/trim unit anyway.

[boats.net]

Can use Dextron ATF as an alternative choice.

[MarshMan]

Good morning. New member here with a 2008 eTec 150 issue. Nbr 2 cylinder has 82lbs of compression, all others good. Removed the head, no scarring on cylinder walls, no metal, spark plug not damaged. Looking for guidance on what it "could" be. Thanks

[boats.net]

Head gasket blown? Could be worn piston rings or worn cylinder walls. Have cylinder tolerances checked to see within specs.