Ive heard that S/C's take oil. Is this true. Also how do i check it and what oil do i use when i replace it. VX series 2 S/C. Thanks.
Supposed to be OK for life! But it is worth checking. Listed in the 100000 service. I checked mine at 98000 km - found it needed two bottles (120 ml each) to bring the level up correctly. Total I believe is 2.5 bottles - thus mine was very low - I have a slight leak at the shaft. Holden dealer is $34 each! although have seen it in USA websites at $US7 each. Am now looking at a rebuilt snout from USA. Good luck.
Eaton (the manufacturer of the charger) say that the oil in the charger is good for 100,000 miles (160,000 kms), i had mine changed at the 160,000 service, and even then the mechanic said the oil was fine. needed 3 and a bit bottles of the oil and like wetwork65 said it aint cheap at around $30 for a 250ml bottle!!
I was also under the impression that the oil did not need checking/topping up, I swear I read somewhere that it was a fully sealed unit and required no maintenance. Why would they say that if its not true?? My 01 VX has never been checked and its at 130,000 I think Ill check it today. thanks all
Maybe this is why my one sounds a bit dry on start up and at high revs. stupid question (i know there aren't no stupid questions just stupid people ): how do you refill it/ check it without losing oil?
Take a look at the picture a few posts ago (thanks six-shooter for this pic). When you take the screw out there should be no loss of oil. The oil should be up to the bottom of the thread - may need a torch to help see inside.
Well they say it because it probably is true in a perfect world. But in the real world seals get old and start to leak.
I looked at the pic. Just thought that seeing its the drain and fill hole that oil loss might occur. observation.
***** Please Note ***** Make sure that the engine/supercharger is cold before opening the S/C Oil plug. If its hot, it can splurt hot oil and steam out the hole (Which stinks and will cause oil loss). Just a warning for all.
For the oil I asked an Auto 1 shop, and they said it will take Syntrans 75W/85 (castrol i think) these come in 1 litre bottles @ $25. They had to ring around and find out and seemed geniune helpful. This sounds like a cheaper and get more for your buck option than Holden dealerships.
