What type of oil is used in a supercharger?
You should run a High Quality 80w/90 gear oil with a GL-5 rating with Zinc. Synthetic oil or Synthetic blends are OK to use. We do sell oil with Zinc, the part number is #4110.
How do you check the oil level in a supercharger?
You will need a 3/16 inch Allen key to remove the plug to check the oil level. (Make sure the plug and the area around the plug is cleaned to avoid any possible contamination). The oil level in the tank should be maintained at a level as close as possible to the bottom of the screw threads in the oil filler plug hole.
What kind of oil does a GM Eaton supercharger use?
After research, The oil level must be filled to the TOP of the FILL hole just like filling a rearend differential. There is NO drain hole, the oil is sucked out of the FILL hole with a sirenge or turkey baster and a hose. You can use GM Eaton SuperCharger oil, Magnuson SuperCharger oil or an Equivalent oil.
Where do I put the supercharger oil plug?
You can use GM Eaton SuperCharger oil, Magnuson SuperCharger oil or an Equivalent oil. The FILL hole (depending on model and year of charger) could be anywher high on the unit end. It will be a pipe style plug or bolt style plug. Mine is on the rear, in the middle of the unit above the rear belt assembly.
How much oil does an alkydigger supercharger take?
Without a sight glass, you can remove the snout bolt at 7 O Clock and fill it up until it runs out of that bolt hole. 6-71 and 8-71 usually take approx. 16 oz 10-71 14-71 sometimes take about 20 oz. We sell a Synthetic supercharger oil on our site . https://www.alkydigger.net/proddetail.php?prod=ADBLOWEROIL Q.
What kind of oil should I run in my supercharger?
Q. What type of oil should I run in my supercharger? A. You should run a High Quality 80w/90 gear oil with a GL-5 rating with Zinc. Synthetic oil or Synthetic blends are OK to use. We do sell oil with Zinc, the part number is #4110. How Much oil ? With a sight glass, fill it up until you see it.
How often should you change the oil in a charger?
Eaton (the manufacturer of the charger) say that the oil in the charger is good for 100,000 miles (160,000 kms), i had mine changed at the 160,000 service, and even then the mechanic said the oil was fine. needed 3 and a bit bottles of the oil and like wetwork65 said it aint cheap at around $30 for a 250ml bottle!!
How much does a Holden supercharger oil cost?
Holden dealer is $34 each! although have seen it in USA websites at $US7 each. Am now looking at a rebuilt snout from USA. Good luck.
What happens if you dont lubricate your supercharger?
If your supercharger is not kept properly lubed for the entirety of its lifespan, it will break down over time, forcing you to either repair it, or replace it! One common misunderstanding some people have is that a supercharger is lubricated when you add motor oil to your engine.