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.
What’s the difference between supercharger oil and regular oil?
Supercharger oil goes in the supercharger oil reservoir and works to lubricate those special gears inside. Some people have tried to use regular synthetic oil in their superchargers, but the oil that is meant for regular motors will not keep a supercharger lubricated the way supercharger oil can and will do for you.
Does a supercharger need oil?
Superchargers just require a dedicated 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.
What kind of oil goes in a Whipple supercharger?
5. Change the oil in the supercharger every 100 hours or seasonal, which ever comes first. 6. Lysholm compressors must use 5w-50 full synthetic motor oil while the Whipple SC utilizes a special SC oil, Whipple part number SCOIL-140 (W140) or SCOIL- 200 (W200), Ford Motorcraft PN# XL-4, GM PN#12345982.
How much oil goes in a supercharger?
How much oil does a Eaton supercharger take?
Eaton Supercharger Oil Chart
| Manufacturer/Engine: | Description: | Oil fill (fl oz): |
|---|---|---|
| Eaton | 89-95 Ford Super coupe | 7.4 |
| Eaton | Ford Lightning | 6.8 |
| Eaton | Nissan Frontier M62 | 4.9 |
| Eaton | 112 Jaguar | 6.8 |
How often should you change 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 I know if my supercharger needs oil?
Check the color of the gears. If the gears have turned blue-black or black, then there is not enough oil in the system. The gear teeth may also have worn down due to a lack of oil. Check for dripping or leaking oil from the supercharger.
How often should supercharger oil be changed?
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.”
