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PostPosted: Tue Jun 02, 2009 11:28 am 
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alright at 190k the new bonne is due for a good tune up. oil,air filter etc etc. I'm also looking to change the supercharger oil. (last time it probably was changed I was playing with pogs while watching power rangers) anyway I did some searching and I'm trying to figure out if these superchargers really need supercharger oil or will some regular motor oil work?

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 Post subject: Re: supercharger oil
PostPosted: Tue Jun 02, 2009 11:32 am 
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IMO why take the risk? Just spend the $8 for the supercharger oil.

Edit: By the way POGS = da bomb......in like 1992

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 Post subject: Re: supercharger oil
PostPosted: Tue Jun 02, 2009 11:38 am 
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I would definitely use the recommended oil. The viscosity of the SC oil is different than standard motor oil.

Here is a link to the overall process if you need it...
http://www.pontiacbonnevilleclub.com/fo ... =56&t=1690

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 Post subject: Re: supercharger oil
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Plus it's made with special materials for use in that application. IIRC, S1's only need 1-4oz bottle from the dealer.

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 Post subject: Re: supercharger oil
PostPosted: Tue Jun 02, 2009 2:19 pm 
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alright. anyone have pics of the plug? i know its somewhere


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 Post subject: Re: supercharger oil
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 Post subject: Re: supercharger oil
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 Post subject: Re: supercharger oil
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Just out of curiosity, does Eaton have a recommended substitute (i.e. the same basic additives as what GM sells for SC oil?)

Just thinking of what might happen a few years down the road when the "new" GM doesn't have it available at the parts counter.

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PostPosted: Tue Jun 02, 2009 4:51 pm 
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clm2112 wrote:
Just out of curiosity, does Eaton have a recommended substitute (i.e. the same basic additives as what GM sells for SC oil?)

Just thinking of what might happen a few years down the road when the "new" GM doesn't have it available at the parts counter.



anyone have a part number? i'm looking to pick up a bottle localy


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 Post subject: Re: supercharger oil
PostPosted: Tue Jun 02, 2009 5:27 pm 
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 Post subject: Re: supercharger oil
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clm2112 wrote:
Just out of curiosity, does Eaton have a recommended substitute (i.e. the same basic additives as what GM sells for SC oil?)

Just thinking of what might happen a few years down the road when the "new" GM doesn't have it available at the parts counter.


I would expect the oil to be available from the various venders here.

I sent an email to Magnuson asking for alternatives to the dealer; here is the response:

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From: David Gonzalez [dgonzalez@magnacharger.com]
Sent: Thursday, June 04, 2009 12:12 PM
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Subject: S/C oil

Hello Mike, You can always order the oil direct from us. Feel free to
contact me or any of the salesmen or sales woman here.

Regards,
David Gonzalez
Account Manager
Magna Charger
1990 Knoll Dr.
Ventura Ca. 93003
(805)642-8833 ext.253
dgonzalez@magnacharger.com

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 Post subject: Re: supercharger oil
PostPosted: Thu Jun 04, 2009 5:59 pm 
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From: David Gonzalez [dgonzalez@magnacharger.com]
Sent: Thursday, June 04, 2009 12:12 PM
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Hello Mike, You can always order the oil direct from us. Feel free to
contact me or any of the salesmen or sales woman here.

Regards,
David Gonzalez
Account Manager
Magna Charger
1990 Knoll Dr.
Ventura Ca. 93003
(805)642-8833 ext.253
dgonzalez@magnacharger.com


WOW very PC! he separated salesmen and sales women....he coulda just said sales person....

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 Post subject: Re: supercharger oil
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supposedly there's a TSB out that mobil1 5w30 synthetic can be used in place of S/c oil. i have heard of it but haven't seen the bulletin for myself yet

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 Post subject: Re: supercharger oil
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Not worth it IMHO. You should be able to get the correct oil from anyone who deals with Eaton blowers.

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 Post subject: Re: supercharger oil
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I know of two instances where people cooked their blowers using motor oil. It made a nasty mess. One is a member here.

Use the proper oil.

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 Post subject: Re: supercharger oil
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willwren wrote:
I know of two instances where people cooked their blowers using motor oil. It made a nasty mess. One is a member here.

Use the proper oil.


gots me some oil :)

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could you elaborate more though on those cooked blowers?


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 Post subject: Re: supercharger oil
PostPosted: Wed Aug 12, 2009 7:04 pm 
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I just removed the old, dirty oil...flushed it....and now have brand new oil in!

Sounds a little better and boost also is more responsive, but that may be because I removed a birds nest in my intake also :)

PS, oil is a little over $10 here in SC...I get it for 7$ with tax (if your local, Charleston SC) lmk ill get you some too...


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