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Re: rear end oil change

To: Scott Donnelly <oharajem@free.midcoast.com>
Subject: Re: rear end oil change
From: Jarrid Gross <jarrid_gross@earthlink.net>
Date: Sat, 14 Oct 2000 09:42:38 -0700

Scott Donnelly wrote:

> I'm about to pick up some oil on my way home but am a little confused on
> the type.
> The manual talks about Hypoid, Spiral and Bevel type rear differentials,
> each with a different oil recommendation. Which oil do I use on my SV?
> Operating temps 40-85F.
> Scott Donnelly
> SV

  All original "series" alpines use hypoid ring and pinions.
Spiral beval was ONLY used on early rapiers, hillmans ECT.


Jarrid Gross


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