Oil oozing from steering wheel

[stwendl]

I recently had some small amount of oil peeking from the screw on top of the steering wheel column. My under standing is that this a venting screw for some expansion of the liquid.

Anyone experienced this? Not a convenient place to have oil exiting and dripping on the floor (small amount)

 

[nzfisher]

Hydraulic fluid for steering. If I am not mistaken the reservoir is in the housing around the steering column. I was sort of surprised when I found this out. I believe it is not uncommon for an occasional drip but perhaps others have input on this.

 

[Brian B]

In the heat of the Summer I will get a small amount oozing out, no other time. I believe it is normal.
My previous boat had the same system and it would happen on that system also.
Just make sure your fluid level is OK.

 

[doke01]

Yep, it's normal. If you take the plug out you'll see two groves that allow for venting. If it's a little overfilled it will vent. It takes a bit if time but eventually enough oozes out that it really doesn't happen anymore.