Cant believe this thread is still here and helpful after five years. On that note, my termi is still roaming to streets of ak with the same oil i put in it five years ago without blower failure . New owner is just lazy i guess.
Eaton oil change writeup (pics)
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go to your nearest walgreens and ask for one, i got one for free.
changing out my supercharger oil this weekend with motorcraft synthetic supercharger oil ($25
from the dealership)!
true statement... i'm just going to add a little more using mobil 1.
safe to mix the two oils? (motorcraft supercharger & mobil 1) thx!
Great job, I did this last night, awesome guide man. I got the pump for removing the oil at O'Reilly Auto parts for $9. The oil that came out smelled like cat shit. I put Mobile 1 10W30. Is that okay?
About to do this on my eaton. God knows how many miles my eaton has on it. Probably should have done this a while ago.
It is surprising that people are still using motor oil after all these years just because somebody posted a thread about it. If Eaton, the manufacturer of the supercharger, says anything besides supercharger oil can damage the unit, why would you question it?
Use supercharger oil.
Use supercharger oil.
I chose to use motor oil. Just FYI, the blower has 90k miles on it now and still going strong. Fluid hasnt been changed since. Smaller pullies damage blowers too right? So I guess nobody should be installing them because I am sure Ford frowns on it.
Regular motor oil DOES NOT have the correct specifications as the OEM supercharger oil. Some guys may get by using it, but the properties are not the same. As the reps at Eaton will tell you, it is not the correct fluid.
The OEM supercharger oil is made by a company called Nye. Here is everything you need to know about it:
http://productsearch.nyelubricants.com/pdf/TDS_English_SYNTHETIC OIL 605.pdf
The Ford AND GM oil are the same, so don't cut corners - just by two 4oz. bottles from your local GM dealer (much cheaper than Ford) and do it right!!
Edit: By the way, don't mix supercharger oil and motor oil - different base, different properties, and different viscosity!
The OEM supercharger oil is made by a company called Nye. Here is everything you need to know about it:
http://productsearch.nyelubricants.com/pdf/TDS_English_SYNTHETIC OIL 605.pdf
The Ford AND GM oil are the same, so don't cut corners - just by two 4oz. bottles from your local GM dealer (much cheaper than Ford) and do it right!!
Edit: By the way, don't mix supercharger oil and motor oil - different base, different properties, and different viscosity!
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Don't smell that oil it stinks horrendously lol
doing on memorial day...thanks.
My only advice is,...... DO NOT drop the plug! Ask me how I know....
I researched this for awhile.. My results.
Eaton suggests using GM/Ford oil because it has different properties compared to motor oil. Eaton says the oil will last the life time of the car unless raced or towing. Translation, we all own terminators and they arent being used to pickup grandma from bingo. 20,40,60,000 mile intervals.
Looking at what people have been using (motor oil) made me research it even more. Eaton is a OEM manufacture S/C company. translation they only make superchargers for STOCK setup car companies such as ford,chevy, benz ect. If they suggest using their product i think you really should!!! being OEM is the highest level of quality and reliability. Eatons are made to drive across the country, beat on like hell and still be reliable. Why on earth would you cut corners on a SVT cobra. This is a cobra not a honda. Besides from what ive seen the oil is cheaper at GM.
Personal experience.. I used differential addative GM/FORD, it costs 8$ and is made to reseal your differential if you blow it. A lot of people like to FORGET THIS and well your an idiot if you do. 8$ vs 4,000$, Theres reasons why they suggest their oil and its not because they want your money. If that was the case, they wouldnt be suggesting SVT ford guys to be using either ford OR GM!!!!! Superchargers are expensive, oil isnt. A short cuts a long cut. I plan on doing my oil this weekend since i bought my termi used and i like to play it safe! I will post pics of new/used oil and my exact amounts withdrawn from it. Oh yeah.. People are saying they only removed 4oz of oil ect. Every motor, car, burns oil. If you see your service manual you can find the suggested burned up oil/oil loss rate and whats acceptable and not. I wouldnt expect your eaton to have some exception to the logic thats been around since 1900's.
PS- amazing writeup!! was very interesting learning about everything
Eaton suggests using GM/Ford oil because it has different properties compared to motor oil. Eaton says the oil will last the life time of the car unless raced or towing. Translation, we all own terminators and they arent being used to pickup grandma from bingo. 20,40,60,000 mile intervals.
Looking at what people have been using (motor oil) made me research it even more. Eaton is a OEM manufacture S/C company. translation they only make superchargers for STOCK setup car companies such as ford,chevy, benz ect. If they suggest using their product i think you really should!!! being OEM is the highest level of quality and reliability. Eatons are made to drive across the country, beat on like hell and still be reliable. Why on earth would you cut corners on a SVT cobra. This is a cobra not a honda. Besides from what ive seen the oil is cheaper at GM.
Personal experience.. I used differential addative GM/FORD, it costs 8$ and is made to reseal your differential if you blow it. A lot of people like to FORGET THIS and well your an idiot if you do. 8$ vs 4,000$, Theres reasons why they suggest their oil and its not because they want your money. If that was the case, they wouldnt be suggesting SVT ford guys to be using either ford OR GM!!!!! Superchargers are expensive, oil isnt. A short cuts a long cut. I plan on doing my oil this weekend since i bought my termi used and i like to play it safe! I will post pics of new/used oil and my exact amounts withdrawn from it. Oh yeah.. People are saying they only removed 4oz of oil ect. Every motor, car, burns oil. If you see your service manual you can find the suggested burned up oil/oil loss rate and whats acceptable and not. I wouldnt expect your eaton to have some exception to the logic thats been around since 1900's.
PS- amazing writeup!! was very interesting learning about everything
what.. so all i need is Mobil 10w30 from a store? i always thought i had to use supercharger oil. saw some on ebay just for 04 cobras. is it just a rip-off?
saw this on ebay about 10 for a 4oz bottle. so i'll need 2.. $20
is this the right one?
Genuine GM 12345982 Supercharger Oil NEW! | eBay
is this the right one?
Genuine GM 12345982 Supercharger Oil NEW! | eBay
also found this one on eaby
8oz bottle for 11.99 plus 5.41 shipping
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Eaton Kenne Bell Whipple Lysholm Supercharger Oil 8oz | eBay
8oz bottle for 11.99 plus 5.41 shipping
Eaton Kenne Bell Whipple Lysholm Supercharger Oil 8oz | eBay
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