Hey everyone,
I was just thinking when is it a good time to change the blower oil on the STR? Also could someone explain where the filler plug for the blower is and the procedure involved, ex, which blower oil to use?. Mine isn't leaking, but I was thinking since I'm getting close to the 100k mile mark, I should swap out the blower oil with a fresh one.

Thanks in advance for your help.

Update: OKay I did a bit of searching around and I found this thread stating they used "GM SuperCharger Oil" for the EAton M112 Supercharger;GM p/n: 12345982 , this can be purchased at any GM dealership
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=39369

My only problem now is locating the dam filler plug on the blower???, any help on how to reach it would be much appreciated

 

Step 1 says:
Unscrew the super charger oil inspection plug (a black plug at the front of the super charger snout using a 3/16 hex head).

And later to add oil in there.

 

LOLz...ummm...yeah that I know , but my question is; there is soo much stuff in the way, whats the easiest way to get to the filler plug?

 

jag79, I have a dim feeling jagv8 is gunna suggest ya start marking what yul need to move aside as a means to put it back correctly when yer dun. Take pics prior so you can have an idea what it looked like before....

 

Yeah bfs it seems like a PITA just to get to the filler plug, I might just have to take your suggestion to take the prior pics

Thanks amigo.

 

jag79, my 03 STR has 105k on the clock without a blower oil swap. R U seeing oil anywhere in the vicinity? I'm thinking these blowers don't punish the oil as one may think? Let's ask the experts. Send a PM to AVOS. I'm sure he'll know.

 

Hi BFS, my STR isn't leaking blower oil, but I called up EATON and they recommended every 100k to refresh the blower oil to keep it well maintained.

 

Please get the JTIS (Jaguar Technical Information System) disc off EBay. They are less than $10 shipped. This will be the best $10 you ever spend on the Jag!!! The JTIS has a nice diagram of the super charger filler plug. Be aware that it takes a BIG Allen wrench!!

Yes the oil should be changed somewhere around 60K miles. You can use the GM or Ford part number as well as Jaguar. The cheapest will be the kits sold on EBay.

If you search there have been long discussions about which oil to use. You can also use some special BP made turbine oil. Which is used in commercial jet engines. A quart of that is about $20 on EBay.
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See what ya did jag79!? Now ya have all of us changin our blowers' oil.... Man, I can't seem to get some rest. I'm either fixin peoples bodies or cars. I'm going to Disney World instead! BYE!, I'm outta here.

 

I did not know the SC was a scheduled service item. I will look again but I did not notice this in the service section of the owners manual. Makes sense though...

I just turned over 50K last week so this will be something I can look forward to doing to my STR in the Spring. It is too cold and snowing today in Maryland to even think about doing it now.

 

...AAaaaaHH ShIat! lolz,....BFs, I'm sorry bro, when you have changed all the fluids you cant leave one left out (SC oil change), Hey if you come down to Disney I'll pick ya up in my STR no problem But yeah thanks Tbird for the info, I do have the JITS, only thing is I have a MAc and don't have Windows on it, but I will get to it. I have found a lot of info digging up in other forums on Jag that mention about using the BP Turbine JEt oil,lolz...but the cheapest is the GM which is the same crap more or less of JAg Dealers. YOu only need two bottles of the 4oz GM I read about. IF anyone who can share the diagram where the filler oil cap is on the SC for the STR that would be great help, so atleast others and I can get a good idea of what things to move out of the way to access it

Cheers!

 

If anyone is seeing oil leaking from the blower I can just about guarantee you'll be needing more than an oil change. It's usually bye bye coupler, bye bye bearings, and bye bye seals before the oil finds its way out.

How many fluids does the Jag use

Motor Oil
Transmission Fluid
Supercharger Oil
Brake Fluid
Differential Oil
Power steering Fluid
Radiator Coolant
Washer Fluid
A/C Refrigerant
Gasoline

What am I missing?

 

Battery acid

 

The XK cabriolet guys also have the infamous green convertible top hydraulic fluid.

 

Don't forget the Dragons Blood in the auto dimming rear view mirror!!


Several Mac guys have got it running with some kind of a windows virtual machine?? I had to do something similar because I am running 64 bit Win7 and the Jaguar JTIS is 32 bit.
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Water in the spare tire well.

 

hahahaha

For any newbies: check you don't have that!!

 

Lol!

 

I always change my exhaust fluid, and topping off the EGR, have make sure she sounds right all the time!

 

Not a fluid, but make sure to change the muffler bearings every 33,333.33 miles..