AC motor maintenance
 

Is there anything that can be done to help prolong the life of an AC motor? Any service tips? I've got a 2010 Star Street Legal EV. Thank you.

Re: AC motor maintenance
 

Mike,
I see no one replied to your question, here is my best answer for you.
Having worked in my younger days in an electric motor repair shop I have some knowledge. I purchased a 2016 Star Diablo LSV new (48volt ac), 3500 miles later there’s no maintenance for the motor it’s self. I would recommend changing the gear oil in the differential. The drain plug should be magnetic, so clean off the metal shavings from the run in. Next I refilled it with synthetic 75w / 140 gear oil. The tag on the axle says refill with .65 liters, or about 22 ounces.
Hope this helps.

Re: AC motor maintenance
 

Hey Buster, thanks for the reply! It seems like there is not a lot of love and support for these STAR vehicles, I appreciate your response! I am in the process of replacing the batteries in mine, I need to replace a front tire and a cracked windshield and my car will be like new. My rearend seems to have a little clunk in it when I take off, changing the rear gear oil is a good suggestion. Thanks again.