Camshaft & Stage Two Head
Posted 24 March 2014 - 07:29 PM
Is there any reccommended oil change for the Eaton M45 charger? Mines been in for about 18 months, not used every day but when is used its used in anger.
Still pulls like a train so assume its all good but want to ensure I am not going to run into problems. Also, what oil should be used with it?
I do not have short legs!!!
Posted 24 March 2014 - 07:36 PM
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There isn't a recommended oil change interval, however about 90k miles is about right.
I've just changed the oil in the MINI Cooper S and it sounds much better after (it's on 72k miles)
I do not have short legs!!!
Posted 24 March 2014 - 07:39 PM
I assume you are aware there are two oil reservoirs?
Up Into Fourth
Posted 24 March 2014 - 07:55 PM
I do not have short legs!!!
Posted 24 March 2014 - 07:59 PM
They only say no need for oil change so that when yours is knackered, you'll buy a new one from them.
Seriously, I've stripped ones where the oil reservoirs are just dust from where the gears have chewed each other apart.
Camshaft & Stage Two Head
Posted 25 March 2014 - 07:33 AM
Thanks both! Where are the oil drain/fill points located? The s/c is on the car and ideally dont want to remove it to do this.
Camshaft & Stage Two Head
Posted 25 March 2014 - 08:29 AM
If i can remember one is on the nose end cover with the pulley and the other is for the water pump which isn't used. I will check my spare charger later if you like.
Camshaft & Stage Two Head
Posted 25 March 2014 - 09:15 AM
Could you? That would be great! I can see one on the pulley side, a hex bolt that looks like its been undone before by the look of it.
Cheers
Camshaft & Stage Two Head
Posted 25 March 2014 - 09:40 AM
Yeah thats the one! I will check the other when i get home from work for you.
I do not have short legs!!!
Posted 25 March 2014 - 12:23 PM
Yes, one is by the pulley and one is by where the water pump would be. They are both hex bolts.
Camshaft & Stage Two Head
Posted 25 March 2014 - 01:12 PM
Found them, they both look rounded off a bit so guess they have already been looked at.
I do not have short legs!!!
Posted 25 March 2014 - 03:24 PM
Not surprised, I should imagine they are also done up to every mechanic's favourite torque setting, 5000 ft/lbs 
Camshaft & Stage Two Head
Posted 26 March 2014 - 10:44 AM
Will have a look today - why do I feel a surpercharger removal and strip down about to happen...!?
Camshaft & Stage Two Head
Posted 27 March 2014 - 03:10 PM
Only if its has a noisy bearing or coupler in the nose.
Camshaft & Stage Two Head
Posted 27 March 2014 - 03:48 PM
Stuart at VMAX reckons change at aprox 5k, engine done just under 2500 with s/c - and passed MoT today - yay!
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