DIY: Supercharger oil refilling
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DIY: Supercharger oil refilling
I had the engine apart for a routine rebuild, so I decided to take the time to replace the oil in the supercharger as well. It was pretty straight forward, and it has been done a few times by some members here. I figured that 50K miles of gear-mashing mayhem was worthy of freshing up the lube.
Again, I had the supercharger off of the engine for part of this so the emptying part was easier I'm sure. I've heard of people using syringes with hoses like I used to literally suck the old oil out. That should work pretty well too.
On with the show:
Here is the oil inlet/drain. Standard Allen plug...no hanky-panky:
With the supercharger off, I was able to just tip and drain the oil out. Again, this was the easiest way possible...but sucking it out would work well too:
Mobil Jet Oil II is the recommended oil for the supercharger. I got it off of an aviation supply web site (www.airplaneoil.com). I ordered two quarts just because I had no idea how much it would take. I used less than one quart.
I bought a syringe from a local farm supply house and some small flexible hose. I think the syringe was intended for cows or enimas or something. It was an appropriate size (35cc). and wasn't overly large or small. The can is weird...like a soup can. I opted to just punch a hole in it versus trying to "open" it.
I packed some shop rags down below the hole and continued to suck and fill until it oozed back out the drain plug I removed. It didn't take much to fill...probably less than half a quart. There was quite a difference in color and smell so I'm glad I opted to pull the old oil out.
Basic stuff and pretty straight forward.
Enjoy!
Again, I had the supercharger off of the engine for part of this so the emptying part was easier I'm sure. I've heard of people using syringes with hoses like I used to literally suck the old oil out. That should work pretty well too.
On with the show:
Here is the oil inlet/drain. Standard Allen plug...no hanky-panky:
With the supercharger off, I was able to just tip and drain the oil out. Again, this was the easiest way possible...but sucking it out would work well too:
Mobil Jet Oil II is the recommended oil for the supercharger. I got it off of an aviation supply web site (www.airplaneoil.com). I ordered two quarts just because I had no idea how much it would take. I used less than one quart.
I bought a syringe from a local farm supply house and some small flexible hose. I think the syringe was intended for cows or enimas or something. It was an appropriate size (35cc). and wasn't overly large or small. The can is weird...like a soup can. I opted to just punch a hole in it versus trying to "open" it.
I packed some shop rags down below the hole and continued to suck and fill until it oozed back out the drain plug I removed. It didn't take much to fill...probably less than half a quart. There was quite a difference in color and smell so I'm glad I opted to pull the old oil out.
Basic stuff and pretty straight forward.
Enjoy!
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As far as I know, there isn't a normal service interval for the S/C oil. I've heard some say it's not meant to be changed. Mercedes indicates what brand/blend of oil to use in their maintenance manual so I'm assuming it is "supposed" to be changed at some point. I'm not sure what to believe...so I changed it. Worst case, it's got fresh oil.
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I had the engine apart for a routine rebuild, so I decided to take the time to replace the oil in the supercharger as well. It was pretty straight forward, and it has been done a few times by some members here. I figured that 50K miles of gear-mashing mayhem was worthy of freshing up the lube.
Again, I had the supercharger off of the engine for part of this so the emptying part was easier I'm sure. I've heard of people using syringes with hoses like I used to literally suck the old oil out. That should work pretty well too.
On with the show:
Here is the oil inlet/drain. Standard Allen plug...no hanky-panky:
With the supercharger off, I was able to just tip and drain the oil out. Again, this was the easiest way possible...but sucking it out would work well too:
Mobil Jet Oil II is the recommended oil for the supercharger. I got it off of an aviation supply web site (www.airplaneoil.com). I ordered two quarts just because I had no idea how much it would take. I used less than one quart.
I bought a syringe from a local farm supply house and some small flexible hose. I think the syringe was intended for cows or enimas or something. It was an appropriate size (35cc). and wasn't overly large or small. The can is weird...like a soup can. I opted to just punch a hole in it versus trying to "open" it.
I packed some shop rags down below the hole and continued to suck and fill until it oozed back out the drain plug I removed. It didn't take much to fill...probably less than half a quart. There was quite a difference in color and smell so I'm glad I opted to pull the old oil out.
Basic stuff and pretty straight forward.
Enjoy!
Again, I had the supercharger off of the engine for part of this so the emptying part was easier I'm sure. I've heard of people using syringes with hoses like I used to literally suck the old oil out. That should work pretty well too.
On with the show:
Here is the oil inlet/drain. Standard Allen plug...no hanky-panky:
With the supercharger off, I was able to just tip and drain the oil out. Again, this was the easiest way possible...but sucking it out would work well too:
Mobil Jet Oil II is the recommended oil for the supercharger. I got it off of an aviation supply web site (www.airplaneoil.com). I ordered two quarts just because I had no idea how much it would take. I used less than one quart.
I bought a syringe from a local farm supply house and some small flexible hose. I think the syringe was intended for cows or enimas or something. It was an appropriate size (35cc). and wasn't overly large or small. The can is weird...like a soup can. I opted to just punch a hole in it versus trying to "open" it.
I packed some shop rags down below the hole and continued to suck and fill until it oozed back out the drain plug I removed. It didn't take much to fill...probably less than half a quart. There was quite a difference in color and smell so I'm glad I opted to pull the old oil out.
Basic stuff and pretty straight forward.
Enjoy!
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Thanks for the detailed write up. I've had alot of experience with Eaton superchargers and a huge mistake would be to overfill the supercharger. Other than refilling just the amount of old oil that came out, would anyone know how much oil is recommended by the manufacturer?
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thanks man. If i cannot find the Jet Aviation Oil II locally, would you want to sell the extra quart you have. That is if you dont have any use for it.
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The oil level is at the height of the drain plug. It's like a differential...the fill hole indicates the oil level height. But yeah, if it were to need more fluid, it would be impossible to fill with the S/C on the car.
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Perhaps businesses just don't need any money. I get that a lot here too.
But yeah, just hit me up if you can't find anything. Otherwise, I'll probably just give it out for Halloween.
But yeah, just hit me up if you can't find anything. Otherwise, I'll probably just give it out for Halloween.
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Does anyone know where I can get a replacement fill screw? My ball end allen key wasn't as "magnetic" as I first thought.
I'm fishing around for it today with a pickup stick so hopefully I'll find it but please let me know if it's a standard metric one, or has a flanged face etc.
So annoying and nooby I know.
I'm fishing around for it today with a pickup stick so hopefully I'll find it but please let me know if it's a standard metric one, or has a flanged face etc.
So annoying and nooby I know.
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Great thread and post kjlindgr (like most of your threads are!). I will definitely embark upon this service soon, as I work with ExxonMobil, I will have to ask the local availability of the Jet Oil.
How is the engine rebuild on E55 and the RB FD?
Yasin
How is the engine rebuild on E55 and the RB FD?
Yasin
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Thanks for the very useful write up, how long does it take with the charger on the engine......30mins?
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I love the fact that you can do a routine maintanance engine rebuild . A full service takes me quite a few hours.
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I love the fact that you can do a routine maintanance engine rebuild . A full service takes me quite a few hours.
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Excellent write up thanks so much for this. Any difference in engagement or feel for those who have done this already?