I dont know about Eatons, but Kenne Bell recommends twin screw oil changes every 12k. And their sc oil is $7. I just ordered 3 bottles today

 

You can change it daily and it won't hurt anything. I have found that the supercharger oil doesn't wear out. The coupling might, which justifies the oil change. Otherwise, be happy.

 

Oil that doesn't wear out? Really? Please tell us more!

Tony - either tell us with some evidence what information your statements are based on, or stop "trolling" this forum and go somewhere else with your good advice, please!

Vector

 

LOL, I dont buy that either seeing how I know the Eaton on my Nissan at 10psi boost @7000rpm shift points is turning 16,313 rpm with with a 2.36 drive ratio. and I also know that kenne bell now sells liquid cooled sc that has bearing housings that are cooled since temps can reach 400+*. its on the website as well as others.

 

Kenne Bell deals with Twin Screw SuperChargers only, and hence their SC oil is only recommened for Twin Screws. Kenne Bell Supercharger Gear Oil

I heard of this company too, one of my buddies ownes a Shelby GT500 10' with a Kenne Bell SC on it. I was going to try the SC oil out which he recommended, but I called up Tech Service and verified that its not compatible with the EATON SC's, thank god for that call!


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just trying out the new toy

 

Since we are discussing about Superchargers, I stumbled upon this FAQS for the EATON Superchargers which has very useful info for anyone who wants to be well informed and need help servicing.

FAQ for Superchargers

http://www.eaton.com/Eaton/ProductsS...gers/index.htm

 

Thanks jag79.

The "official" thanks button seems to be broken at the moment.

 

Button works for me

 

Button still no workee

 

Odd!

Browser / OS / who knows problem

I'm using firefox on Linux if that helps pin down what works.

 

To say the least.

You are hereby "officially" thanked.

Let's make today an official everyone thank someone day!

For those who have never played, the button looks like this >>

If the post helped you, click the button.

Sorry, can't play

 

An excellent contribution.

(and I hope it makes you feel less guilty now about all that leeching. )

Graham

 

My "button" works...Did you guys pay your electric bill???

 

MODS DO NOT HAVE A THANKYOU BUTTON. Once you become an elitest, you DO NOT THANK anyone, you are only expected to be THANKED
hense button no worky, thats mod 101, you guys were sleeping werent you

 

No trolling here, simply offering a different vantage point, which appears to be a mistake here.

As a dealer, I've changed more than a few couplings but never found oil that was the root cause of any supercharger failure.

It appears that this group likes those that agree with them.

 

More like justification of a statement especially with only 7 posts we're all friends here(sorta)

 

Q: How often do I need to change the oil in my supercharger?
A: The sealed oil reservoir in a supercharger is designed to last the life of the vehicle. Changing the oil is not recommended unless you suspect contamination, leakage, or other issues like bearing failure. Also, if your vehicle has an abnormally heavy duty cycle, such as racing or towing, you could consider changing the oil at regular intervals such as 20k, 30k, 50k, or 100k miles depending on usage.

Well i found my answer straight from the horse's mouth, thanks.

 

The way I read that it says that you don't need to change it unless for some reason you do have to change it.
If changing is required the interval may be short or fairly long.

 

Actually "joycesGTP" a 1997 Pontiac Supercharged Gran Prix's manual called for the supercharger oil to be changed at 100,000 miles and then every 50,000 afterward. I changed the oil twice. We sold the vehicle with 167,000 miles on it !

A pic of the engine compartment in the "for sale ad":