Changing Blower Oil Yes/No

[hand-to-ball]

Just picked up two bottles of GM Supercharger oil, was $22 with tax. Going to change it out next weekend.

For the hell of it, does anyone actually know what Eaton recommends for change intervals?

 

[03SVTKB]

HEll yes! why not??

 

[suaveflooder]

Just picked up two bottles of GM Supercharger oil, was $22 with tax. Going to change it out next weekend.

For the hell of it, does anyone actually know what Eaton recommends for change intervals?

100k miles is what is suggested by ford.......you were correct in your original post.

 

[Strato_Chief]

Ford designed our motors and they recommend 5w-20 motor oil in the crankcase. Is that what you use?????

Of course they put 5w-20 on the oil cap for a reason :bash:

 

[Strato_Chief]

This thread is a perfect example why when you buy a pre-owned vehicle you should change all the fluids.

 

[IronTerp]

Of course they put 5w-20 on the oil cap for a reason :bash:

I don't know of ONE person that uses 5w-20 in their Terminator. Ford did that to meet gas mileage standards. We all use 5w-30.:bash:

 

[Strato_Chief]

I don't know of ONE person that uses 5w-20 in their Terminator. Ford did that to meet gas mileage standards. We all use 5w-30.:bash:

All? I don't think so... :read:

 

[suaveflooder]

Of course they put 5w-20 on the oil cap for a reason :bash:

Ford also put, 17 inch rims, and a 3.4 inch pulley on for a reason as well....hope you don't plan on changing those because you would be crazy!!! oke:

This thread is a perfect example why when you buy a pre-owned vehicle you should change all the fluids.

oh lord. You change fluids when you get a new car to make sure that everything is fresh and to see if there is anything wrong internally (look for metal shavings, color, quantity etc).....wow. All I really have to say....wow

 

[Posi]

Here's the cheapest I can find the oil. Let alone replacement parts.


ZZ Performance

 

[Strato_Chief]

Ford also put, 17 inch rims, and a 3.4 inch pulley on for a reason as well....hope you don't plan on changing those because you would be crazy!!! oke:

Totally... :rockon: JK

oh lord. You change fluids when you get a new car to make sure that everything is fresh and to see if there is anything wrong internally (look for metal shavings, color, quantity etc).....wow. All I really have to say....wow

Try contacting Eaton see what they have to say about the supercharger oil. ;-)

Automotive products, services and solutions - Eaton Corporation

 

[suaveflooder]

Totally... :rockon: JK



Try contacting Eaton see what they have to say about the supercharger oil. ;-)

Automotive products, services and solutions - Eaton Corporation

They would tell me that it doesn't need to be changed for 100k miles ;-) and that I'm about 30k miles from needing to do it.....oops.....already been done :rolling:

 

[Strato_Chief]

They would tell me that it doesn't need to be changed for 100k miles ;-) and that I'm about 30k miles from needing to do it.....oops.....already been done :rolling:

True, but try asking them about using synthetic motor oil ;-) ;-)

 

[Voodoo Snake]

I have a stock Eaton with Amazon 2.8 upper and just changed the S/C oil. I went to local Chevy dealer and got 2 GM bottles, it was like 23.00 for 2 4 oz. bottles.

Only took about 10 minutes to do. Highly recommended.

 

[Posi]

Guys you can talk the GM dealers down on their prices. At least I did. Got it for $9.99 a bottle today. Started a lot more than that. If people send their blowers in and specify they want this then I'll do it at my cost.

Although I will say my prices are about to go up. Not because of this but just saying.

 

[Brutal Metal]

All? I don't think so... :read:

Don't question Iron Terp, I see your "Read" icon in the quote? you need to more of it on this matter it's 7 quarts of 5W30 in the crankcase of a 4.6L 4V PERIOD!!

 

[Strato_Chief]

you need to more of it on this matter it's 7 quarts of 5W30 in the crankcase of a 4.6L 4V PERIOD!!

Sure, I will more of it on this matter...

I was just saying that not everyone uses 5w30 for engine oil, some of us use what Ford recommends. :read:

 

[i8urSS]

ya i know this started out a blower oil thread but i run 5w 20 as well and would probably run the recommended blower oil when i change it. jmo

 

[93 347 Cobra]

Stieg is an Eaton certified R&R shop. They've examined wear on how many thousand eatons?

If you want to waste money and feel good about yourself then fine. I'd say Stieg carries more weight than what the Ford factory recommends.