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PostPosted: Fri Jun 08, 2007 12:18 pm    Post subject: SC oil Reply with quote

how often does the supercharger oil have to be replaced.. i juts changed my engine oil 2 days ago... should i change my sc oil as well?
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PostPosted: Fri Jun 08, 2007 12:31 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I think the manual recommends every 15k. ...assuming you're running a stock pulley.
Use a spray pump, like from an empty bottle of Windex, to siphon it out into a soda bottle or something you can cap off.
You'll need two (actually about 1.5) of these: GM#12345982
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PostPosted: Fri Jun 08, 2007 12:56 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I remeamber 50k for L67's.
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PostPosted: Fri Jun 08, 2007 1:32 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

50k GM

thats with stock shiftpoints, and 3.8 pulley. So more often is helpfully
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PostPosted: Fri Jun 08, 2007 3:10 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I have been using 5w30 synthetic oil and change it every other regular oil change. That is probably about 8,000 miles. I estimate that I change my oil every 4k.

Seems to be working ok.
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 12, 2007 11:10 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Replace? Naw, just top off when you hear the rattling sound from under the hood.

Oh, your results may vary.

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PostPosted: Sun Jul 29, 2007 7:01 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Several people I've talked to have said that only top-offs are required for the life of vehicle and that you don't have to change it.

My dealer actually said they've never changed any supercharger oil before, just check the level to make sure its not going anywhere.

I suppose it wont get "dirty" like engine oil but I'd imagine some wear material ends up in their.
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 29, 2007 8:50 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

hahahah...okay.


Do me a favor....leave it in there till around 100k, then pop that cap open and sniff it reallll deep. Make sure someone is taping you when you do it...I need to see your reaction.
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 29, 2007 9:39 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Oh man that is the worst smell!
Friction and heat break the oil down.
If you are modded and have a smaller pully you should change it more often.
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 29, 2007 10:09 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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My dealer actually said they've never changed any supercharger oil before, just check the level to make sure its not going anywhere.

The dealers are not the best sources of information, neither are the tech.'s for that matter. Which is frightful since they are SAE certified.

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As far as the S/C oil every 25k mi. on a 3.4" or smaller is good. Stock, 50k mi. Or dont change it at all.....[/quote]
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 29, 2007 10:50 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

read your manual 50K
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 30, 2007 6:06 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

didn't say it was gospel...thought it was a little odd too.
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 30, 2007 11:12 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

na the dealer will also tell you the blower isnt rebuildable, or fixable. Ive done both to a bunch. But they can sell you new blower for $2,200 Ive seen.
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