Supercharger maintance?

03_StangGuy · May 7th, 2008, 10:24 AM

Ive been thinking bout gettin a Procharger since its easy to install (no oil lines to run). However I would then need to do a seperate oil change for the procharger. How often does the oil need to be change and what kinda of oil is needed? If I got say a Novi that used the engine oil does the s/c wear the oil like a turbo? Does it wear more than with out and can you run synthetic with a s/c? I know trubos can burn up oil, but the s/c doesnt get as hot correct? Im wondering if while a Novi s/c would be harder to install it would be easier to maintain over the long run, having to only change the engine oil, instead of the engine and supercharger oil. BTW my car is a dd so its gets some decent milage,TIA.

03_StangGuy · May 7th, 2008, 11:26 AM

bump

03_StangGuy · May 7th, 2008, 01:23 PM

anyone?

Arctic Fox · May 8th, 2008, 01:04 PM

I dont know about Prochargers, but on my Kenne Bell oil should be changed every 12000 miles.

Before i decided to go with KB i liked the Vortech systems just because it uses engine oil. To me it makes more sense, as i change oils quite often so it stays fresh. Synthetic works great. I dont think that centris burn the oil like turbos, because theres no exhaust temperature.

bottlefed02gt · May 25th, 2008, 08:13 PM

Prochargers need to be changed every 6000 miles. Oil can only be bought from procharger, I think it is around 20 bucks for 3 or 4 bottles. It takes almost one bottle per change. Changing it is not that bad, I usea funnel with a hose and it was not a problem.

Eagle2000GT · May 29th, 2008, 11:23 AM

It's really easy to change the oil on a ProCharger. I put paper towels over the belt so that oil splatter won't get on it or the pulleys and drain the oil without a funnel. I upgraded my warranty to three years for $75 and they sent me 6 bottles of oil at no additional charge so it will be a while before I have to buy oil. I've been changing oil every 5,000 miles (they recommend 6,000).

Be careful to not overfill the unit. Don't use the entire bottle. Use the dipstick to determine if the unit is full which leaves about an ounce still left in the bottle. If you overfill the unit, oil seaps out of the fill plug. It doesn't hurt anything but its a bit messy.

May 7th, 2008, 10:24 AM	#1
03_StangGuy I Poop Entirely Way Too Much Blown 03 GT Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 6,918 iTrader: 0 reviews	Supercharger maintance? Ive been thinking bout gettin a Procharger since its easy to install (no oil lines to run). However I would then need to do a seperate oil change for the procharger. How often does the oil need to be change and what kinda of oil is needed? If I got say a Novi that used the engine oil does the s/c wear the oil like a turbo? Does it wear more than with out and can you run synthetic with a s/c? I know trubos can burn up oil, but the s/c doesnt get as hot correct? Im wondering if while a Novi s/c would be harder to install it would be easier to maintain over the long run, having to only change the engine oil, instead of the engine and supercharger oil. BTW my car is a dd so its gets some decent milage,TIA.

May 29th, 2008, 11:23 AM	#6
Eagle2000GT I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2000 Mustang GT 12.73@111.36 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Shelbyville, IN Posts: 5,316 iTrader: 1 reviews	It's really easy to change the oil on a ProCharger. I put paper towels over the belt so that oil splatter won't get on it or the pulleys and drain the oil without a funnel. I upgraded my warranty to three years for $75 and they sent me 6 bottles of oil at no additional charge so it will be a while before I have to buy oil. I've been changing oil every 5,000 miles (they recommend 6,000). Be careful to not overfill the unit. Don't use the entire bottle. Use the dipstick to determine if the unit is full which leaves about an ounce still left in the bottle. If you overfill the unit, oil seaps out of the fill plug. It doesn't hurt anything but its a bit messy. __________________ ProCharger P-1SC, 9 psi, STD 396/383; Uncorrected 388/375; SAE 383/370 Mods list in Garage.

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May 7th, 2008, 11:26 AM	#2
03_StangGuy I Poop Entirely Way Too Much Blown 03 GT Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 6,918 iTrader: 0 reviews	bump

May 7th, 2008, 01:23 PM	#3
03_StangGuy I Poop Entirely Way Too Much Blown 03 GT Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 6,918 iTrader: 0 reviews	anyone?

May 25th, 2008, 08:13 PM	#5
bottlefed02gt Regular Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 152 iTrader: 0 reviews	Prochargers need to be changed every 6000 miles. Oil can only be bought from procharger, I think it is around 20 bucks for 3 or 4 bottles. It takes almost one bottle per change. Changing it is not that bad, I usea funnel with a hose and it was not a problem.

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