Re: oil change

From: Ron Tebo (tebomr(at)cadvision.com)
Date: Sun Feb 06 2000 - 07:04:32 CST


Matt & Peggy wrote:

> Hi all,
> I'm really enjoying my first Sunbeam, a 66 Alpine V. What a great car.
> I've got all the oil leaks fixed and decided to change the transmission
> and diff. oil.
> Any recommendations on the best type to use? The Rootes manual says to
> use engine oil for both. That doesn't seem right to me. The rearend
> has some whine so a heavier weight gear oil might quite it down.
>
> Your thoughts on this subject would be appreciated.
>
> Matt

Matt:

Check the on-line manual at

http://members.xoom.com/Rootes_1725/wsm_p/p_02.htm

The correct differential lube should be 90 or 80 gear lube, dependent on
temperature.

Ron Tebo



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