How much oil does a r53 supercharger take?
We supply 250ml of the supercharger Oil – you only require 145 ml in the nose (pulley side) and 40ml in the rear – this leaves a little leftover should you need a top-up or in case you spill any.
What oil can I use in my 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.
How often should I change my supercharger oil?
For normal use, we recommend changing the oil every 12,000 miles. Severe use will require more frequent changes. The standard bottle holds 7 ounces and – depending on the kit – the supercharger takes approximately 5 ounces.
How do you change the oil in a Mini Cooper?
In a few minutes you will have it out of the car and can change the oil. To remove the supercharger, first remove the black intake tube bolt located on the bottom right of the supercharger. Next, unscrew the bolt connected to the belt tensioner on the far left of the supercharger. Next, you need to remove the off-white plastic vacuum line.
Can you change the oil in a R53 Mini Cooper supercharger?
Not true! The supercharger in your R53 has its separate oil reservoir and uses completely different oil than your engine. Let’s talk about how you can change the fluid in your supercharger to keep it lasting for many miles to come!
Can you change the oil on a Cooper supercharger?
A company Imperial Mini, Imperial MINI makes a hydraulic pipe and fittings, (kinda like the AC hose to extract, and recharge the freon), once the item is installed, you can change the oil “water pump” gears, with the out removing the supercharger. I got to see this item, at MOTD 2012, and a demo.
Is there a service for a Mini Cooper supercharger?
I believe there is a major service that’s needed which incorporates the supercharger but don’t know what’s the best way to go about it and who to take it to without being hung out to dry. I have a Mini Cooper s 2006 with 79000 on the clock.
How to change the oil on a Mini Cooper supercharger?
Use a 13mm socket and or wrench and remove the four bolts (red arrows) holding the supercharger to the water pump. Loosen the two 10 mm bolts holding the tube/bracket that the water pump sits in and connects to the block (red arrows) and then pull the pump off the supercharger and block.
How do you change the oil in a R53 Mini Cooper?
The R53 mini came out of the factory with an Eaton brand supercharger, and was designed with two oil reservoir plugs. In order to change the oil in the supercharger, both reservoirs must be drained and then refilled individually.
Can you change the oil in a R53 supercharger?
The supercharger in your R53 has its separate oil reservoir and uses completely different oil than your engine. Let’s talk about how you can change the fluid in your supercharger to keep it lasting for many miles to come!
Why is my R53 Mini Cooper supercharger not working?
This sound alone is one of the most distinguishable characteristics of a R53 mini cooper S. Now imagine what would happen if the oil in your supercharger had seeped out over years of driving, causing the inner workings to become dry, grinding against each other and rendering your supercharger useless.