When to change the oil on a Mercedes Benz supercharger?

When to change the oil on a Mercedes Benz supercharger?

The supercharger oil would then be changed when the blower was rebuilt. In other words, the maximum service interval is 100,000 miles, even if the bearings aren’t whining. Spirited drivers of supercharged cars increase performance and longevity by changing the forced-induction unit’s oil at around 50,000 miles.

How big is the bottle of supercharger oil?

The special Supercharger Fluid comes in 4-ounce bottles. Capacities for the M62 and M45 superchargers used in the SLK Kompressors is about 3.7 ounces/110 ml, so one bottle is enough for an oil change. The Mercedes-Benz “kompressor oil” part number is A000-989-62-01.

Can a Mercedes Benz supercharger be removed before facelift?

Removal methods likely vary among models. The demonstration here is on a pre-facelift 2000 SKL230 Kompressor, which has the M62 supercharger. Our car also has TLEV California emissions, which often means more clean-air plumbing than cars built for the international market.

Can a supercharger be removed from a Mercedes SLK 230?

After watching a YouTube clip of a British mechanic remove the supercharger in a matter of minutes (TV magic?), we decided to attempt a minimalist approach. The upshot: It is possible to jockey an M62 supercharger out of an SLK230 Kompressor (engine 111.973) with the motor mounts and fan/shroud still intact.

What kind of supercharger does Mercedes Benz use?

The highest-performance component in the Mercedes-Benz R170 SLK Kompressor is a US-sourced Eaton supercharger. This “kompressor” is a proven Roots-type twin-rotor design, one of many Eaton forced-induction units used in several other factory-supercharged cars.

How long does it take to remove a supercharger on a Mercedes?

The demonstration here is on a pre-facelift 2000 SKL230 Kompressor, which has the M62 supercharger. Our car also has TLEV California emissions, which often means more clean-air plumbing than cars built for the international market. M-B lists 1.8 hours of shop time for supercharger removal, but plan on significantly more time when doing it at home.

When to change oil on Mercedes SLK 230 supercharger?

The supercharger oil would then be changed when the blower was rebuilt. In other words, the maximum service interval is 100,000 miles, even if the bearings aren’t whining.

What kind of supercharger kit do I Need?

Mercedes AMG 5.5l supercharger pulley Shim Ring Washer Kit for M113K Engine. MERCEDES M-45 SUPERCHARGER COMPLETE REBUILD KIT- ALL NEW PARTS! MERCEDES CLUTCHED SUPERCHARGER COMPLETE REBUILD KIT- ALL NEW PARTS!

Posted In Q&A